Engineering Graphics with SolidWorks 2013 and Video Instruction
A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach
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Description
Key Features
- Covers engineering graphics and SolidWorks 2013 in a step-by-step manner
- Designed for beginning or intermediate SolidWorks users
- Includes a multimedia DVD with 1.5 hours of video instruction
- Contains a bonus chapter on the Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA program
In Detail
Engineering Graphics with SolidWorks 2013 and Video Instruction DVD is written to assist technical school, two year college, four year university instructor/student or industry professional that is a beginner or intermediate SolidWorks user. The book combines the fundamentals of engineering graphics and dimensioning practices with a step-by-step project based approach to learning SolidWorks with the enclosed 1.5 hour Video Instruction DVD. Learn by doing, not just by reading.
The book is divided into two parts: Engineering Graphics and SolidWorks 3D CAD software. In Chapter 1 through Chapter 3, you explore the history of engineering graphics, manual sketching techniques, orthographic projection, isometric projection, multi-view drawings, dimensioning practices and the history of CAD leading to the development of SolidWorks.
In Chapter 4 through Chapter 8, you apply engineering graphics fundamentals and learn the SolidWorks User Interface, Document and System properties, simple parts, simple and complex assemblies, design tables, configurations, multi-sheet, multi-view drawings, Bill of Materials, Revision tables, basic and advanced features. Follow the step-by-step instructions in over 70 activities to develop eight parts, four sub-assemblies, three drawings, and six document templates. Formulate the skills to create and modify solid features to model a 3D FLASHLIGHT assembly. Chapter 9 provides a bonus section on the Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA program with sample exam questions and initial and final SolidWorks models. Passing the CSWA exam proves to employers that you have the necessary fundamental engineering graphics and SolidWorks competencies.
Review individual features, commands, and tools for each project with the book’s 1.5 hour Video Instruction DVD and SolidWorks Help. The chapter exercises analyze and examine usage competencies based on the project objectives. The book is designed to complement the SolidWorks Tutorials located in the SolidWorks Help menu. Each section explores the SolidWorks Online User’s Guide to build your working knowledge of SolidWorks.
Desired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each project. Know your objectives up front. Follow the step-by step procedures to achieve your design goals. Work between multiple documents, features, commands, and properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SolidWorks in industry. The authors developed the industry scenarios by combining their own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, vendors, and manufacturers. These professionals are directly involved with SolidWorks every day. Their responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- History of Engineering Graphics
- Isometric Projection and Multi View Drawings
- Dimensioning Practices, Tolerancing, and Fasteners
- Introduction to SolidWorks Part Modeling
- Revolved Features
- Swept, Loft and Additional Features
- Assembly Modeling
- Fundamentals of Drawing
- Introduction to the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam
Appendix
Index
Instructor Resources
The following downloadable resources require that you are registered, logged in and have been authenticated as an instructor.
The authors have created additional resources for instructors to use when using this book in a classroom setting. It contains:
- Instructor's Guide
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Sample Exams
- Project Labs
- Term Project Labs
- Model Files
- Video Tutorials
- Video Animations
- What's New in SolidWorks
- Grid Paper Printouts
Requestable Resources
These resources require shipping and are included when you request an examination copy of this book. You may also request just these resources by contacting us.
- Instructor's DVD
Product Details
Publisher | SDC Publications |
Authors | David C. Planchard CSWP |
Published | February 27, 2013 |
User Level | Beginner - Intermediate |
Pages | 500 |
Binding | Paperback |
Printing | Black and White |
Print ISBN | 978-1-58503-780-3 |
Print ISBN 10 | 158503780X |
eBook ISBN | 978-1-63056-041-6 |