SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering, 2nd Edition (With CD-ROM)

SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction for students. Little or no prior experience is needed to benefit from this liberally-illustrated work. Use the book in any educational setting from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and vocational / technical schools and industrial training centers. The book is also a reliable reference on the job. It functions well as a self-study manual. Authors Valentino and DiZinno have carefully and thoughtfully arranged the contents in a clear, logical sequence.

Many hundreds of well-drawn visuals supplant wordy explanations, demonstrating the power of the software. Many learning aids are included throughout the 500 page book.

• Strong graphical illustrations rather than long text and definitions are emphasized. Key definitions are boxed in.
• Examples provide step-by-step instructions, supported with excellent graphics.
• Needless cross-referencing has been eliminated. Each example is presented with all explanations appearing on the same page.
• Exercises are presented at the ends of chapters
• A CD provided with the text contains files that are keyed in sequence to the selected examples. Students can follow interactively when learning the procedure with the concepts presented in the text.
• The text contains exercises and materials that are key to preparing students for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. Appendix B contains a complete key and sample exam solutions.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction to SolidWorks
Chapter 2 : The SolidWorks User Interface
Chapter 3 : Creating 2D Sketches on Reference Planes
Chapter 4 : Advanced Sketch Tools
Chapter 5 : Creating Extrude, Fillet and Hole Features
Chapter 6 : Producing 2D Engineering Drawings from 3D Solid Parts
Chapter 7 : Creating Shells Draft and Rib Features
Chapter 8 : Patterns, Mirror Features and the Hole Wizard
Chapter 9 : Creating Sweep, Curve and Loft Features
Chapter 10 : Creating Assemblies
Chapter 11 : Producing 2D Engineering Drawings from 3D Solid Assemblies
Chapter 12 : Animation
Chapter 13 : Configurations
Chapter 14 : Design Stress Analysis with SimulationXpress
Chapter 15 : Sheet Metal Parts
Chapter 16 : Using Links and Equations

Appendix A : Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)Exam
Appendix B : Customizing
Index