SolidWorks 2007 for Designers

SolidWorks 2007 for Designers introduces readers to SolidWorks 2007, the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. The chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. About 60 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 40 as exercises to ensure that the user can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, surfaces, and drawing views with bill of materials. Also, the user will learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. In this book, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user.

Salient Features of the Textbook

· Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. These chapters cover the Part Design, Assembly Design, and Detailing and Drafting of SolidWorks in detail.
· The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.
· Every chapter begins with the command section that provides the detailed explanation of the SolidWorks 2007 commands.
· Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.
· Self-evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Free Teaching and Learning Resources

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with the textbooks:

· Free online technical support at techsupport@cadcim.com
· Part, assembly, and drawing files of the models used in illustrations, tutorials, and exercises
· Customizable PowerPoint presentations for every chapter in this textbook
· Instructor’s guide that provides solutions to review questions and exercises provided in the textbook
· Student projects to enhance the skills
· Class tests that can be used by faculty in the class.
· Course outline listing the topics that should be covered in basic and advanced classes

To access these free teaching resources, please send your contact information to sales@cadcim.com, mentioning clearly your name, designation, university/college, street address, city, state, zip, and country.

This textbook has been jointly authored by Prof Sham Tickoo and the CAD Engineers at CADCIM Technologies, USA.

Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Calumet, USA where he has taught design, drafting, CAD, and other engineering courses for over fifteen years. Before joining Purdue University, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, and software developer. He has received a US patent for his invention "Self Adjusting Cargo Organizer for Vehicles". Professor Tickoo also leads the team of authors at CADCIM Technologies to develop world-class teaching and learning resources for Computer Aided Design And Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and related technologies.

The team at CADCIM Technologies, under the leadership of Professor Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet, USA, consists of engineering professionals, experienced authors, and editors who have extensive experience in CAD/CAM, manufacturing, design engineering, and education. CADCIM Technologies is one of the world’s leading providers of quality CAD/CAM textbooks and online training services. It also provides free teaching and learning resources to faculty and students. Working with the mission of providing reliable, cost-effective and competitive engineering solutions to the manufacturing industry, the company has established an unrivalled market worldwide through its textbooks on CAD/CAM software such as NX, CATIA, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, EdgeCAM, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit Building, and AutoCAD LT. Apart from being well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of subject, the textbooks published by CADCIM have been translated in many languages including Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian, and Serbian.