SOLIDWORKS 2018 for Designers, 16th Edition - Softcover

Prof. Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ.; CADCIM Technologies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640570098 ISBN 13: 9781640570092

Publisher: CADCIM Technologies, 2018

Synopsis

SOLIDWORKS 2018 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2018. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. The SOLIDWORKS 2018 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly.
Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this textbook with the practical industry designs.

Salient Features:

• Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
  
• The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2018.
• Detailed explanation of SOLIDWORKS 2018 tools.
• The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it.
• Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2018 concepts and techniques.
• Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process.
• Several real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects.
• Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions are given at the end of chapters so that the users can assess their knowledge.
  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2018
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 3: Editing and Modifying Sketches
Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options
Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 9: Editing Features
Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling Tools-III
Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV
Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 14: Working with Drawing Views-I
Chapter 15: Working with Drawing Views-II
Chapter 16: Surface Modeling
Chapter 17: Working with Blocks
Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design
Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features (For free download)
Chapter 20: Motion Study (For free download)
Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design (For free download)
Student Projects
Index

About this title

About the Author

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering(CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.

Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640570098
• ISBN 13: 9781640570092
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1122