Master SolidWorks Sheet Metal – the most comprehensive guide to every tool in the module
InstructorJohno Ellison
Editorial course preview
These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
This diagram illustrates the physical mechanics of sheet metal bending, highlighting the compression zone, neutral axis, and stretching area.
This SolidWorks screenshot illustrates a sheet metal forming tool operation, highlighting the stopping face where the tool's movement terminates.
This view demonstrates the creation of a circular vent pattern using the specialized Sheet Metal Vent tool within the SOLIDWORKS property manager.
This view shows a completed sheet metal enclosure model in SOLIDWORKS, featuring complex flanges and patterned cutouts defined by the visible feature history.
The curriculum spans a wide array of functions, including miter flanges, hems, jogs, gussets, and various corner treatments.
Instruction is noted for being clear and to the point, providing the reasoning behind modeling actions rather than just demonstrating button clicks.
While the course includes an enclosure project, some signals suggest a lack of highly complex models or 2D dimensioned drawings to facilitate deeper exploration.
The curriculum aligns with the needs of users looking to expand their existing SolidWorks skills into sheet metal.