Study Multibody Dynamics Using SOLIDWORKS with this Hands-On Skill-Lync Course

Sreram V

08 June 2023

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Course Overview

Multibody Dynamics using Solidworks course by Skill-Lync has a hands-on approach with the demonstration of various Motion Study tools in Solidworks. You will be introduced to part design and assembly and learn to perform motion analysis on the assembly in Solidworks. You will also learn the inbuilt Motion Study add-ons.

This course provides an introduction to the concepts of the Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) and the motion study tools in Solidworks. Skill Lync is the provider of this intermediate-level certification program. It is intended for mechanical, automotive, and aerospace engineering graduates and professionals.

Even freshers looking to gain project experience in automotive lighting design can apply. Some of the top skills gained in this course are Project Planning, Project Selection Technique, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Automotive Design, Simulation and Design Simulation.

"This MBD course helped me to virtually operate my product through various loading conditions. This helped me be sure of the workability of my product. It even got me better grades in Product Design subjects."

- Sreram V

Course Structure

This self-paced certification is an intermediate course taught online by experienced faculty. There are 5 modules in the curriculum of the program. It has a forum for learners to clear their doubts and to interact. Students get an opportunity to be mentored by industry specialists associated with Fortune 500 companies.

Students get access to high-quality recorded content and practice assignments given at the start of each week during the program. The faculty consists of industry experts working in Fortune 500 companies. They offer projects and the Learning Management System (LMS), which helps learners complete the assignments and keep a project portfolio ready in the chosen discipline.

No examination is mandatory for the certificate course. To get a verified course completion certificate, learners must have completed all the course lectures, assignments, and technical projects. The evaluations are designed to ensure continuous student engagement with the program and encourage learning.

Technically, the curriculum is spread over 5 distinct modules:

Module 1: Design and MBD Simulation on Geneva Mechanism
Module 2: Design and MBD Simulation on a Machine Vice
Module 3: Design and MBD Simulation on Planetary Gear Train
Module 4: Design and MBD simulation on IC Engine Piston Assembly
Module 5: Design and MBD simulation on IC Engine Valve Train

Insider Tips

In order to get the best out of this course, I have included some important tips below that I think you might find useful:

Prepare Yourself

Master the MBD in SolidWorks with these actionable:

Your ultimate aim should be to understand MBD and not to complete it.
Take a minimum of 3 days per exercise. Meanwhile, practice basic MBD exercises that are available on the Official GrabCad website. (https://grabcad.com/library/software/solidworks#).
Practice the assignment models by taking handouts of the drawings for modeling. It naturally allows more viable visualization.
Display clear wireframes and isometric views in your drawing sheet for future reference.
Develop a practice to use shortcut keys for modeling in SolidWorks software as this will save you time.

Assessment or Grading Criteria

Hands-on Training

Professionals get an edge over their counterparts by working considerably on industry-relevant projects, practicing on tools and software that set them apart and help them get ahead of the competition. The course boosts the project portfolio to get better grants and scholarship opportunities for MS Admits, exploring research and development options. One of the main projects in the course module is the Geneva Mechanism or Piston Assembly.

Prerequisites

To master the course, you should be knowledgeable in the below mentioned areas :

Design and MBA simulation on geneva mech - Basics of mechanisms, Degrees of freedom, Grashof’s law, Kinematic inversions, Transmission angle, Velocity and acceleration analysis of simple mechanisms using graphical method, Spur gear terminology and definitions,
Design and MBD simulation on a machine vice - Solid modeling and sectioning of mechanical elements, conventional representation of details, countersink and counterbore holes, Internal & external threads, Conventions to represent standard components, limits fits and tolerances,
Design and MBD simulation on planetary gear train - Principles of gear sizes and gear ratios, applications of planetary gears in automobiles, transmission of helicopters, turbines, Equations of energy, Mohr’s circle method, Theory of torsion and assumptions,
Design and MBD simulation on IC engine piston assembly - Components of Internal Combustion engine, 2 & 4 stroke engines, Engine morphology, Valve and port diagrams, conventional and electric injection systems, Need of cooling and Lubricating injection systems, heat balance performance characteristics
Design and MBD simulation on IC engine valve train - Applications of CAM, Stresses in Spring, Types of springs, Simple harmonic paths, layout of plate CAM profiles for different types of followers, knife edged and roller

Learn Further

If you are interested in pursuing a career in MBD, certain concepts will help. These are namely, Lagrangian Dynamics, Newton-Euler equations, Articulated Rigid Body Dynamics, Conversion between Cartesian and Generalized Coordinates and Recursive Inverse Dynamics.

Final Take

As engineers are naturally inclined towards designing and bringing designs to life, MBD helped me to virtually operate my product through various loading conditions. This helped me be sure of the workability of my product. It even got me better grades in Product Design subjects. We even designed, assembled, analyzed and used 3D printers for the prototypes. This MBD course covers the basics well, thus, offers comprehensive learning throughout the course.