Take your SOLIDWORKS skills to the next level with this curated collection of advanced practice drawings. Whether you’re preparing for the CSWP certification, working in mechanical design, or just ready to push your modeling abilities, this guide is for you.
We’ve compiled 25 advanced-level mechanical parts and assemblies in a free PDF eBook format to help you improve your modeling efficiency and precision.
Why Practice Advanced Drawings in SOLIDWORKS?
Practicing advanced drawings helps you:
- Apply multi-body modeling
- Use complex features like Loft, Sweep, Shell, and Draft
- Develop your design intent with efficient feature trees
- Master assembly mates, top-down design, and more
What’s Included in the eBook?
- 25 Advanced SOLIDWORKS Drawing Challenges
- Fully dimensioned drawings ready for modeling
- Practice with sketches, features, and assemblies
- Ideal for engineers, technical designers, and advanced learners
Advanced Drawing Previews
Here are a few examples from the free eBook:
Drawing #1 – Vented Housing
Focus: Shell command, rib feature, vent pattern
Drawing #2 – Complex Gear Support
Focus: Lofted boss, reference planes, symmetry
Drawing #3 – Multi-Body Bracket Assembly
Focus: Multi-body part, combine feature, mirror bodies
Drawing #4 – High-Precision Flange
Focus: Hole wizard, counterbore, pattern-driven features
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7 Tips for Tackling These Advanced Drawings
1. Plan Your Feature Tree Before You Start
Think about the order of operations and use sketches that can be reused in multiple features.
2. Master Reference Geometry
Work with planes, axes, and coordinate systems to model with high precision.
3. Use Equations and Parameters
Define key dimensions using global variables and equations for scalability and design logic.
4. Leverage Multi-Body Part Design
Understand when to build components as a single part with bodies before making an assembly.
5. Use the Shell Command Strategically
When designing enclosures or thin parts, Shell saves time and simplifies geometry.
6. Simplify with Sketch Blocks
Use sketch blocks for repeating or mirrored complex geometry.
7. Evaluate Mass and Tolerances
Use Evaluate tools like Mass Properties and Interference Detection during each stage.
Ready to level up your SOLIDWORKS skills? Download the free eBook and start practicing today.