Mastering SolidWorks
- Length: 1248 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Sybex
- Publication Date: 2018-11-20
- ISBN-10: 1119300576
- ISBN-13: 9781119300571
- Sales Rank: #598198 (See Top 100 Books)
The complete SolidWorks reference-tutorial for beginner to advanced techniques
Mastering SolidWorks is the reference-tutorial for all users. Packed with step-by-step instructions, video tutorials for over 40 chapters, and coverage of little-known techniques, this book takes you from novice to power user with clear instruction that goes beyond the basics. Fundamental techniques are detailed with real-world examples for hands-on learning, and the companion website provides tutorial files for all exercises. Even veteran users will find value in new techniques that make familiar tasks faster, easier, and more organized, including advanced file management tools that simplify and streamline pre-flight checks.
SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and is an essential tool for engineers, mechanical designers, industrial designers, and drafters around the world. User friendly features such as drag-and-drop, point-and-click, and cut-and-paste tools belie the software’s powerful capabilities that can help you create cleaner, more precise, more polished designs in a fraction of the time. This book is the comprehensive reference every SolidWorks user needs, with tutorials, background, and more for beginner to advanced techniques.
- Get a grasp on fundamental SolidWorks 2D and 3D tasks using realistic examples with text-based tutorials
- Delve into advanced functionality and capabilities not commonly covered by how-to guides
- Incorporate improved search, Pack-and-Go and other file management tools into your workflow
- Adopt best practices and exclusive techniques you won’t find anywhere else
Work through this book beginning-to-end as a complete SolidWorks course, or dip in as needed to learn new techniques and time-saving tricks on-demand. Organized for efficiency and designed for practicality, these tips will remain useful at any stage of expertise. With exclusive coverage and informative detail, Mastering SolidWorks is the tutorial-reference for users at every level of expertise.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introducing SolidWorks Basics
Chapter 1: Introducing SolidWorks
Chapter 2: Navigating the SolidWorks Interface
Chapter 3: Working with Sketches and Reference Geometry
Chapter 4: Creating Simple Parts and Drawings
Chapter 5: Using Visualization Techniques
Part II: Building Intelligence into Your Parts
Chapter 6: Getting More from Your Sketches
Chapter 7: Modeling with Primary Features
Chapter 8: Selecting Secondary Features
Chapter 9: Patterning and Mirroring
Chapter 10: Using Equations
Chapter 11: Working with Part Configurations
Chapter 12: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting
Part III: Working with Assemblies
Chapter 13: Building Efficient Assemblies
Chapter 14: Getting More from Mates
Chapter 15: Patterning and Mirroring Components
Chapter 16: Working with Assembly Sketches and Layouts
Chapter 17: Using Assembly Tools
Chapter 18: Using Libraries, Assembly Features, and Hole Wizard
Chapter 19: Controlling Assembly Configurations and Display States
Chapter 20: Modeling in Context
Chapter 21: Editing, Evaluating, and Troubleshooting Assemblies
Chapter 22: Working with Large Scale Design
Chapter 23: Animating with the MotionManager
Part IV: Creating Drawings
Chapter 24: Automating Drawings: The Basics
Chapter 25: Working with Drawing Views
Chapter 26: Using Annotations and Symbols
Chapter 27: Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Chapter 28: Using Layers, Line Fonts, and Colors
Chapter 29: Working with Tables and Drawings
Chapter 30: Creating Assembly Drawings
Part V: Using Advanced and Specialized Techniques
Chapter 31: Modeling Multibodies
Chapter 32: Working with Surfaces
Chapter 33: Employing Master Model Techniques
Chapter 34: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools
Chapter 35: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings
Chapter 36: Creating Weldments and Weldment Drawings
Chapter 37: Using Imported Geometry and Direct-Editing Techniques
Chapter 38: Using Plastic Features
Chapter 39: Using Mold Tools
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