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Alignex now has regularly scheduled training classes in the following cities:

Edina, MN
Davenport, IA
Fargo, ND
Eau Claire, WI
Sioux Falls, SD
Duluth, MN

We have made these additions in order to provide more consistent training opportunities throughout our territory. 

If you would like to request a specific class in your area, please fill out the form linked below.

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Alignex Training Certifications 

Our trainers at Alignex are certified by SolidWorks in the areas they teach.  We guarantee you will be trained in an expert in the software you are learning.  Below is a list of the certifications our Application Engineers hold.

Mechanical Design:
SLD-CSWP - Certified SolidWorks Professional
SLD-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Support Technician
SLD-INST - Certified SolidWorks Instructor

Data Management:
WPDM-TECH - Certified Workgroup PDM Support Technician
EPDM-TECH - Certified Enterprise PDM Support Technician
EPDM-PRO - Certified Enterprise PDM Professional

Design Validation:
SIM-INST - Certified SolidWorks Simulation Instructor
SIMP-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Simulation Professional Support Technician
SIMA-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Simulation Advanced Professional Support Technician
SIMF-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Flow Simulation Support Technician

These certifications can be verified on the SolidWorks website here.

SolidWorks Simulation Training

 

Length: 3 days          Price: Contact Us for Pricing

Prerequisites: Knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts is recommended.

Course Description: This course is designed to make SolidWorks users productive more quickly with the SolidWorks Simulation Bundle. This course will provide an in-depth coverage on the basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), covering the entire analysis process from meshing to evaluation of results for parts and assemblies. The class discusses linear stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices.

Who should attend: All SolidWorks Simulation users wishing to create better designs in SolidWorks by performing analysis and evaluating the behavior of their parts and assemblies under actual service conditions.

Topics: 

  • Introduction to FEA
  • The Analysis Process
  • Mesh Controls, Stress Concentrations and Boundary Conditions
  • Assembly Analysis with Contacts
  • Symmetrical and Free Self-Equilibrated Assemblies
  • Assembly Analysis with Connectors
  • Compatible/Incompatible Meshes
  • Assembly Analysis Mesh Refinement
  • Analysis of Thin Components
  • Mixed Meshing Shells & Solids
  • Mixed Meshing Solids, Beams & Shells
  • Design Scenarios
  • Thermal Stress Analysis
  • Adaptive Meshing
  • Large Displacement Analysis

Syllabus: Click Here for a PDF document on the complete topics covered in this course.

Click here to view our Upcoming Training Schedule. 
If you do not see a time or location that will work for you, pleaseSimulation 10 email training@alignex.com to request training.