SolidWorks 2013 Tutorial with Video Instruction
A Step-by-Step Project Based Approach Utilizing 3D Modeling
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Description
Key Features
- Uses step-by-step, project based tutorials designed for beginning or intermediate users
- Includes 1.5 hours of video instruction on a multimedia disc
- Uses over 50 feature and sketch tools
- Covers SimulationXpress, Sustainability, DFMXpress and Intelligent Modeling Techniques
- Will prepare you for the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam
In Detail
SolidWorks 2013 Tutorial with Video Instruction is targeted towards a technical school, two year college, four year university or industry professional that is a beginner or intermediate CAD user. The text provides a student who is looking for a step-by-step project based approach to learning SolidWorks with an enclosed 1.5 hour video instruction DVD, SolidWorks model files, and preparation for the CSWA exam.
The book is divided into two sections. Chapters 1 - 7 explore the SolidWorks User Interface and CommandManager, Document and System properties, simple machine parts, simple and complex assemblies, design tables, configurations, multi-sheet, multi-view drawings, BOMs, Revision tables using basic and advanced features along with Intelligent Modeling Techniques, SustainabilityXpress, SimulationXpress and DFMXpress.
Chapters 8 - 11 prepare you for the new Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam (CSWA). The CSWA certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering practices and principles.
Follow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple assemblies that combine over 100 extruded machined parts and components. Formulate the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features.
Learn the techniques to reuse features, parts and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables and configurations. Learn by doing, not just by reading!
Desired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each chapter. Know your objective up front. Follow the steps in each chapter to achieve your design goals. Work between multiple documents, features, commands, custom properties and document properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SolidWorks in industry.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Linkage Assembly
- Front Support Assembly
- Fundamentals of Drawing
- Advanced Features
- Pneumatic Test Module and Robot Assembly
- SimulationXpress, Sustainability, DFMXpress
- Intelligent Modeling Techniques
Certified SolidWorks Associate Examination Study Material:
- CSWA Introduction and Drafting Competencies
- Basic & Intermediate Part Creation and Modification
- Advanced Part Creation and Modification
- CSWA - Assembly Creation and Modification
Appendix
Index
Downloads
The files needed to complete the tutorials in Chapter 8 and 9 were mistakenly left off some of the discs packaged with this book. They are available for download below.
For additional information on downloading, unzipping, and using these files visit the downloads section on our FAQ page.
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
- 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 1, 2013 |
User Level | Beginner - Intermediate |
Pages | 631 |
Binding | Paperback |
Printing | Black and White |
Print ISBN | 978-1-58503-779-7 |
Print ISBN 10 | 1585037796 |
eBook ISBN | 978-1-63056-042-3 |