Learning SolidWorks - Softcover

Lueptow, Richard M.; Minbiole, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130334936 ISBN 13: 9780130334930

Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2001

Synopsis

For courses where SolidWorks is used.

Basing its instruction on the design of a pizza cutter, this text walks you through techniques in modeling, assembly, and creation of working drawings moving from basic to more advanced design techniques. The text is heavily illustrated with screen captures and sample drawings and includes end-of-chapter modeling problems for further practice.

About this title

About the Author

Richard M. Lueptow is the Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. He has five patents and over 40 refereed abstracts, and presentations.

Michael Minbiole studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern University and works at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector.

From the Back Cover

Learning SolidWorks is designed to get you up and running on this powerful , easy-to-use, solid-modeling package in no time. Basing its instruction on the design of a pizza cutter, this text walks you through techniques in modeling, assembly, and creation of working drawings moving from basic to more advanced design techniques. The text is heavily illustrated with screen captures and sample drawings and includes end-of-of chapter modeling problems for further practice.

Table of Contents

• Solids Modeling with SolidWorks
• Getting Started in SolidWorks
• Modeling Parts with SolidWorks: Revolves
• Modeling and Assembly: The Pizza Cutter
• Creating Working Drawings
• Modeling the Handle as a Plastic Injection Molded Part
• Redesigning the Handle

Thoroughly tested on SolidWorks 2001 and SolidWorks 2000. Look for yearly web updates based on new releases at http://www.prenhall.com/lueptow

Richard M. Lueptow is the Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. He has five patents and over 40 refereed journal and proceedings papers along with many other articles, abstracts, and presentations.

Michael Minbiole studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern University and works at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector.

Edition details

• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130334936
• ISBN 13: 9780130334930
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 214