Basic to Advanced Computer Aided Design Using NX12: Modeling, Drafting, Assemblies & Sheetmetal

Basic to Advanced NX12 Modeling, Drafting and Assemblies is the newly revised version of our previous CAD training textbooks. We have greatly expanded the content, detail, and exercises included in this edition.Topics include: Synchronous and Master Modeling; Fundamental and Intermediate Curves; Editing Entities; Design, Reference, Surface and Detail Features; Sheet Metal Features; True Studio Task; and Injection-Molded Parts and Castings. Using NX12 is like playing a piano. In the same way that chords are as important as individual notes, NX commands are far more powerful when used in concert with others. Our book makes an effort to show not only the details of the most important commands, but the powerful combinations that we have used to bring about excellent designs.This manual teaches you the modeling, assemblies, and drafting functionality including all the latest and greatest tools found only in NX12.

Stephen M. Samuel PE, Founder and President of Design Visionaries, has over 25 years of experience developing and using high-end CAD tools and mentoring its users. During a ten-year career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, he was responsible for implementing advanced CAD/CAM technology in a design/manufacturing environment. He has trained thousands of engineers in Unigraphics, written self-paced courses in UG Advanced Modeling and Best Practices, and performed design work for numerous Fortune 500 companies. Stephen is the author of distinctive publications on Nastran, UG/NX CAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, and Teamcenter Engineering PLM. Stephen holds several US patents and enjoys a life of creativity and intellectual challenge in the city of San Jose, CA. He happily shares his life with three amazing children, his wife and his 84-year-old powerhouse of a mother that lives in a home right next door.