NOTE:This title does not have a CD with it. The videos can be downloaded from our website using the access code on the inside front cover of the book. Instructions for download are also included on the inside front cover.

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Tutorial with video instruction is targeted towards a technical school, two year college, four year university or industry professional that is a beginner or intermediate CAD user. The text provides a student who is looking for a step-by-step project based approach to learning SOLIDWORKS with video instruction, SOLIDWORKS model files, and preparation for the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam.

The book is divided into three sections. Chapters 1 - 6 explore the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, Document and System properties, simple machine parts, simple and complex assemblies, proper design intent, design tables, configurations, multi-sheet, multi-view drawings, BOMs, Revision tables using basic and advanced features.

Chapters 7 - 10 prepare you for the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) exam. The certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering practices and principles.

Review Chapter 11 on Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) and its benefits and features. Understand the terms and technology used in low cost 3D printers.

Follow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple assemblies that combine over 100 extruded machined parts and components. Formulate the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features.

Learn the techniques to reuse features, parts and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, apply proper design intent, design tables and configurations. Learn by doing not just by reading.

Desired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each chapter. Know your objective up front. Follow the steps in each chapter to achieve your design goals. Work between multiple documents, features, commands, custom properties and document properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SOLIDWORKS in industry.

Introduction
1. Overview of SOLIDWORKS and the User Interface
2. Parts and Assembly Creation
3. Front Support Assembly
4. Fundamentals of Drawing
5. Advanced Features
6. Pneumatic Test Module and Final Robot Assembly
7. Introduction to the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) Exam and Drafting Competencies
8. CSWA Basic & Intermediate Part Creation and Modification
9. CSWA Advanced Part Creation and Modification
10. CSWA - Assembly Creation and Modification
11. Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing
Appendix
Glossary
Index

About the Author

David Planchard is the founder of D&M Education LLC. Before starting D&M Education, he spent over 27 years in industry and academia holding various engineering, marketing, and teaching positions. He holds five U.S. patents. He has published and authored numerous papers on Machine Design, Product Design, Mechanics of Materials, and Solid Modeling. He is an active member of the SOLIDWORKS Users Group and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). David holds a BSME, MSM with the following professional certifications: CCAI, CCNP, CSDA, CSWSA-FEA, CSWP, CSWP-DRWT and SOLIDWORKS Accredited Educator. David is a SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner, an Adjunct Faculty member and the SAE advisor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the Mechanical Engineering department. In 2012, David s senior Major Qualifying Project team (senior capstone) won first place in the Mechanical Engineering department at WPI. In 2014 and 2015, David s senior Major Qualifying Project team won the Provost award in Mechanical Engineering for design excellence.

David Planchard is the author of the following books:

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Reference Guide with Video Instruction, 2015, 2014 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2008
Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2016 and Video Instruction, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001Plus, 2001 and 1999
Engineering Graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2016 and Video Instruction, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
SOLIDWORKS 2016 in 5 Hours with Video Instruction, 2015, 2014
SOLIDWORKS 2016 Tutorial with Video Instruction, 2015,2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2001/2001Plus
Drawing and Detailing with SOLIDWORKS 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001/2001Plus
Official Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) Certification Guide with Video Instruction, Version 3: 2014-2012 Version 2, 2013-2012; Version 1, 2011, 2010
Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSDA, CSWSA-FEA Version 2: 2015 - 2012, Version 1: 2013, 2012
Assembly Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005-2004, 2003 and 2001Plus
Applications in Sheet Metal Using Pro/SHEETMETAL & Pro/ENGINEER

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