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Parametric Modeling with I-DEAS 12 is written as a training guide for students. The text covers I-DEAS 12 and is a hands-on, exercise-intensive look at all the important concepts needed to do feature-based parametric solid modeling. The basic premise of this book is that the more models you create using I-DEAS, the better you learn the...

The primary goal of An Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using I-DEAS 12 is to introduce the aspects of finite element analysis that are important to the software user. Theoretical aspects are introduced as they are needed to help better understanding of the operation. Emphasis is on the practical concepts and procedures to using...

SolidWorks 2006 Tutorial is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals. The book provides a introduction to the user interface, menus, toolbars, concepts and modeling techniques of SolidWorks to create parts, assemblies and drawings. Follow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple assemblies that...

The nine lessons in this book introduce the reader to effective finite element problem solving by demonstrating the use of the comprehensive ANSYS FEM software in a series of step-by-step tutorials. Topics covered include problems involving trusses, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and three-dimensional geometries, beams,...

The exercises in the ANSYS Workbench Tutorial introduce the reader to effective engineering problem solving through the use of this powerful modeling, simulation and optimization tool. Topics that are covered include solid modeling, stress analysis, conduction/convection heat transfer, thermal stress, vibration and buckling. It is designed...

This tutorial provides an overall look over STAAD Pro 2005. It demonstrates the steps to be followed to produce the structural analysis and design of two types of buildings: concrete and steel. Also, the tutorial concentrates on the different results generated from the program, how to read them, view them, and finally generate the necessary...

GibbsCAM Tutorial has 19 exercises for production mill, production mill with solids import, and lathe users. The exercises cover the following topics: Creating Geometry Importing 2D and 3D CAD Geometry The CAM Process Setting up Tools Creating Machining Operations...

Automating SolidWorks 2006 Using Macros is designed to help beginner to intermediate programmers develop macros for SolidWorks and PDMWorks through the SolidWorks VBA interface and macro recorder. It teaches Visual Basic fundamentals as well as SolidWorks, PDMWorks and Excel API functions.

This book has been written for a finite element analysis course given to industry designers and college Mechanical Engineering Students who want to perform finite element analysis using Pro/MECHANICA in integrated mode. It is assumed by the author that the reader has a basic knowledge of Pro/Engineer (minimum 200 hours) in order to be able...

This is a tutorial manual for the beginning user of Pro/MANUFACTURING Wildfire 2.0. The manual assumes the user has a basic working knowledge of Pro/ENGINEER. It begins with a simple click-by-click procedure to perform a volume milling sequence for the beginner to gain a basic familiarity with the manufacturing module. The manual includes a...

This book is written for industry designers and engineering students with limited knowledge of finite element analysis. By going through the lessons, the user will be able to perform structural static analysis and model large assemblies in FEA.

The text provides a set of step-by-step lessons that assist the user in creating parts to be used in an assembly.

This book focuses on strengthening 3D visualization skills through sketching exercises. It does not make reference to any particular computer-aided design software package. Points emphasized: Shape representation and problem solving using freehand sketching. Assignments can be completed outside class. Surface Analysis...

This book focuses on strengthening 3D visualization skills through sketching exercises. It does not make reference to any particular computer-aided design software package. Points emphasized: Shape representation and problem solving using freehand sketching. Assignments can be completed outside class. Surface Analysis...

This purpose of this workbook is to give new users a basic introduction to Mastercam's functionality and features. Topics covered include creating models using Mastercam, importing geometry from other CAD packages, setting up a job, and creating facing, contouring, pocket, drill/surface, and lathe toolpaths. This book is not intended to be...

This book is intended to provide a foundation to understanding MicroStation and its use as a tool for computer-aided drafting and design. It is written in a tutorial manner allowing the reader to better understand the concepts by actually working with the software.

The CNC Workshop workbook is designed to introduce students to CNC and provide them with an opportunity to learn and practice at their own pace. The CBT and software, CNC Workshop with TORCOMP CNCez Java Edition, enforces important concepts and allows students to create CNC programs and test them in a simulated manufacturing environment....

This textbook represents a major breakthrough in the delivery of up to date and inexpensive material for engineering graphics courses. Each student will receive a workbook bundled with a CD. The 190-page workbook contains an overview of topics covered and problem sets for each area. The CD contains hundreds and hundreds of PowerPoint...

Visualization is one of the most important skills in engineering. The primary goal of this text is to extend perceptual skills, which will result in improved visualization skills, which in turn will serve the student in the design process.