SOLIDWORKS 2021 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2021. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. The SOLDIWORKS 2021 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly.
Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs.
Salient Features of SOLIDWORKS 2021 for Designers book are
- Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
- Comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2021 concepts and techniques.
- Hundreds of illustrations and tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2021.
- Summary on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
- Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process.
- Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects.
- Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
- Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2021
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 3: Editing and modifying Sketches
Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options
Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 9: Editing Features
Chapter 10:Advanced Modeling Tools-III
Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV
Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 14: Working with Drawing View-I
Chapter 15: Working with Drawing View-II
Chapter 16: Surfacing Modeling
Chapter 17: Working with Blocks
Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design
Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features*
Chapter 20: Motion Study*
Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design*
Student Projects
SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam
Index
(*Chapters for free download)
Free Teaching and Learning Resources:
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- Technical support by contacting techsupport at 'CADCIM'
- All part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations.
- Instructor Guide with solutions to all review questions and exercises*
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