I often get asked about the different tables in SOLIDWORKS drawings. This blog will cover Bill Of Materials (BOM), Hole Table, Revision Tables, Weldment Cut List Tables, General Table, Weld Table, Bend Table, and Punch Tables.
If we were documenting the procedures for creating this table, we might use some of the following tables:
Bill Of Materials
The BOM is a list of the components and the quantities of each needed to manufacture the end product. This can be customized to show different properties, different fonts, etc.
Once you get it looking the way you want, you can save it out as a template so you can easily create new BOMs using the same style and information. To do this, Right Mouse Click (RMC) on the table and save it. Then specify that you want to save it as a template and place it with your other template files. Next time you create a BOM, choose your new template.
Another nice feature is the ability to export the BOM. When you RMC, you will notice that you can save the BOM as an Excel file. Once it is saved in an Excel format, you can import it to an ERP/MRP system.
Hole Table
This is used to automatically generate hole information in a tabular format. The table will show the location and hole size from a specified origin.
You also have the ability to customize it with a specific font and size. You can also add tolerances for the locations and the hole sizes.
Revision Tables
This type of table is used to represent the latest revision of the drawing. You can see the description of the change, the date it occurred, who did it, and the revision symbol in the drawing.
The revision table can also update the Revision Block in your title block.
Weldment Cut List Tables
A cut list is similar to a BOM. This is used with the weldment function to represent the cut lengths for structural shapes.
The cut list can also be customized like the BOM to show what is important for final manufacturing. It has the same ability to be saved as a template and
Excel file. This is only active when you have a part file that is a weldment.
General Table
This would be used when you need to type in data in the cells rather than having the software automatically generate the data. You have the same ability as other tables. You can split, merge, sort, and save this table just like the other types.
Weld Table
The weld table is a summary of weld specifications. It will represent weld quantity, size, symbol, length, and other custom bead properties.
The weld table will get the data from the drawing view. If you add the weld beads to the model, it will automatically fill the table out. If you are only placing the weld symbols on the drawing views, there is an option in the property manager to include drawing annotations.
Bend Table
Bend tables are used with Sheet Metal parts. In place of having many call-outs for each bend, you can represent these in a table. It will specify the bend direction, the angle of the bend, and the radius of the bend.
Punch Table
Punch tables are also used with Sheet Metal parts. The punch table is very similar to hole tables but in place of holes, it is used with the SOLIDWORKS Form Features. The table will represent the location of the punch on the flat pattern, the punch ID, the quantity, and the angle between the X-axis and the tool.
There are many tables available that can automate and organize the use of key information in your drawings. If you aren’t utilizing some of these tables, consider implementing them to save time and bring clarity to your drawings.
If we were documenting the procedures for creating this table, we might use some of the following tables:
Bill Of Materials
The BOM is a list of the components and the quantities of each needed to manufacture the end product. This can be customized to show different properties, different fonts, etc.
Once you get it looking the way you want, you can save it out as a template so you can easily create new BOMs using the same style and information. To do this, Right Mouse Click (RMC) on the table and save it. Then specify that you want to save it as a template and place it with your other template files. Next time you create a BOM, choose your new template.
Another nice feature is the ability to export the BOM. When you RMC, you will notice that you can save the BOM as an Excel file. Once it is saved in an Excel format, you can import it to an ERP/MRP system.
Hole Table
This is used to automatically generate hole information in a tabular format. The table will show the location and hole size from a specified origin.
You also have the ability to customize it with a specific font and size. You can also add tolerances for the locations and the hole sizes.
Revision Tables
This type of table is used to represent the latest revision of the drawing. You can see the description of the change, the date it occurred, who did it, and the revision symbol in the drawing.
The revision table can also update the Revision Block in your title block.
Weldment Cut List Tables
A cut list is similar to a BOM. This is used with the weldment function to represent the cut lengths for structural shapes.
The cut list can also be customized like the BOM to show what is important for final manufacturing. It has the same ability to be saved as a template and
Excel file. This is only active when you have a part file that is a weldment.
General Table
This would be used when you need to type in data in the cells rather than having the software automatically generate the data. You have the same ability as other tables. You can split, merge, sort, and save this table just like the other types.
Weld Table
The weld table is a summary of weld specifications. It will represent weld quantity, size, symbol, length, and other custom bead properties.
The weld table will get the data from the drawing view. If you add the weld beads to the model, it will automatically fill the table out. If you are only placing the weld symbols on the drawing views, there is an option in the property manager to include drawing annotations.Bend Table
Bend tables are used with Sheet Metal parts. In place of having many call-outs for each bend, you can represent these in a table. It will specify the bend direction, the angle of the bend, and the radius of the bend.
Punch Table
Punch tables are also used with Sheet Metal parts. The punch table is very similar to hole tables but in place of holes, it is used with the SOLIDWORKS Form Features. The table will represent the location of the punch on the flat pattern, the punch ID, the quantity, and the angle between the X-axis and the tool.
There are many tables available that can automate and organize the use of key information in your drawings. If you aren’t utilizing some of these tables, consider implementing them to save time and bring clarity to your drawings.
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