Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

SolidWorks

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

CAD and Analysis

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: November 4, 2026 · Program starts on November 5, 2026

About Programme

Learn 3D Modeling, Assembly Design, Sheet Metal, Surfacing, and GD&T with SolidWorks in 24 Live Sessions

Certification on successful completion of the program
Live instructor-led sessions with real-time doubt solving and feedback
Hands-on assignments and a mini project to build a job-ready design portfolio

What you'll learn

Understand engineering drawing fundamentals including projection angles, scaling, title box conventions, and standard view types used in industry
Work with geometrical and dimensional constraints in SolidWorks Sketcher to create fully defined, error-free 2D sketches
Build 3D models using core and advanced solid features including Extrude, Revolve, Loft, Sweep, Shell, Rib, Hole Wizard, and 3D Patterns
Generate detailed engineering drawings with proper dimensioning, GD&T, nominal tolerances, fits, surface roughness, and datum features
Design and manage assemblies using bottom-up and top-down approaches with balloon generation and Bill of Materials
Model sheet metal components including unbent views, weldments, and welding symbols within the SolidWorks environment
Apply surfacing tools such as Sweep, Loft, Revolve, Offset, Knit Surface, Filled Surface, and Trimming for advanced component design

Skills you'll gain

Engineering Drawing and Projection TechniquesConstraint-Based 2D Sketching in SolidWorks3D Solid Modeling and Feature DesignDrafting, Dimensioning, and GD&TAssembly Design - Bottom-Up and Top-DownSheet Metal Design and WeldmentSurfacing and Advanced Form ToolsIndustrial Drawing Standards and Tolerancing

Programme Content

Topics Covered

  • Engineering Drawing Basics
  • Tools: Paper, Pencil, Margin, Title Box, Scaling
  • Angle of Projection – Concept, Generation, Symbols
  • Types of Views – Isometric View, Diametric View, Section View, Trimetric View, Orthographic View

  • 2D Sketching & Constraints
  • Geometrical Constraints
  • Dimensional Constraints
  • Constraint Colors

  • Sketching Tools
  • Line, Arc, Circle (Fully Constrained)

  • Editing Tools
  • Mirror, Trim, Extend
  • Copy, Move, Rotate

  • Additional Sketch Tools
  • Fillet, Chamfer
  • 2D Pattern (Fully Constrained)

    • Download Full Curriculum

    Topics Covered

  • Basic 3D Modeling
  • Extrude
  • Revolve
  • Selection Procedure

  • Advanced Modeling Features
  • Plane Creation
  • Loft
  • Sweep
  • Mirror Features
  • Hole Wizard

  • Feature Enhancements
  • 3D Pattern
  • Rib
  • Shell
  • Fillet
  • Chamfer

    • Download Full Curriculum

    Topics Covered

  • Drafting Views
  • Projection Views
  • Section Views
  • First Angle View

  • Dimensioning
  • Dimension Placement
  • Template Modification

  • GD&T Concepts
  • Nominal Tolerance
  • Surface Roughness
  • Fits & Tolerances
  • Tolerance Placement
  • Datum Feature
  • Section View

    • Download Full Curriculum

    Topics Covered

  • Assembly Drafting
  • Balloon Generation
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Edit Sheet Background

  • Assembly Techniques
  • Bottom-Up Approach
  • Top-Down Approach

  • Sheet Metal Design
  • Sheet Metal Drafting
  • Welding Symbols
  • Unbent View
  • Weldments

    • Download Full Curriculum

    Topics Covered

  • Introduction to Surfacing Tools

  • Surfacing Operations
  • Sweep
  • Loft
  • Revolve
  • Offset
  • Filleting
  • Trimming

  • Surface-Based Features
  • Knit Surface
  • Filled Surface
  • Offset Surface

  • Sheet Metal & Forming Tools

  • Assignments & Mini Project
  • Mini Project
  • Regular Assignments
  • Examinations

    • Download Full Curriculum

    Program Certificate

    Earn a career certificate

    Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

    Other programs in this subject area you might find useful

    Same topic, Similar duration - Broader exploration across all institutes

    Contact us for the further details

    Speak with an Advisor

    1. Pedagogy (case method, experiential learning, coaching, simulations)
    2. Target Audience
    3. Programme Objective
    4. Faculty Information
    5. Testimonials
    6. Programme Benefits
    7. Brochure

    Prashansa Uttam

    Programme Advisor

    +91 9403890085contact@echomind.oneMon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

    Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

    Executive Education Office

    NA
    NA
    NA
    https://www.iitk.ac.in
    Kanpur, India

    Tell us about your program enquiry

    Fill out the form below and our team will get back to you within 24 hours.

    SolidWorks | IIT Kanpur