SolidWorks 2014 Part II - Advanced Techniques
Parts, Surfaces, Sheet Metal, SimulationXpress, Top-Down Assemblies, Core & Cavity Molds
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Description
Key Features
- Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects
- Comprehensive coverage of advanced SolidWorks tools and techniques
- Covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds
- Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Professional practice exam
In Detail
SolidWorks 2014 Part II - Advanced Techniques picks up where SolidWorks 2014 Part I - Basic Tools leaves off. Its aim is to take you from an intermediate user with a basic understanding of SolidWorks and modeling techniques to an advanced user capable of creating complex models and able to use the advanced tools provided by SolidWorks. The text covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds.
Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.
Who this book is for
This book is for the intermediate user, who has already completed the Part I - Basic Tools book, or someone who is very familiar with the SolidWorks Program and its add ins.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction: SolidWorks 2014 User Interface
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Advanced Modeling Topics
- Introduction to 3D Sketch
- Plane Creation
- Advanced Modeling – 5/8” Spanner
- Sweep with Composite Curves – Helical Ext. Spring
Using Variable Pitch - Advanced Modeling with Sweep & Loft
- Loft vs. Sweep – Water Meter Housing
- Loft with Guide Curves – Waved Washer
Advanced Sweep - Wire Form - Using Surfaces – Advanced Modeling
Lofted Surface – Remote Control Casing - Advanced Surfaces–Offset Surface & Ruled Surface
Using the Deform Feature - Using Filled Surfaces
Boundary and Freeform Surfaces
Sweep with Solid Body - Surfaces vs. Solid Modeling – Safety Helmet
Using PhotoView 360 - SimulationXpress – 5/8” Spanner
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Sheet Metal Topics
- Sheet Metal Parts – Post Cap
Sheet Metal Parts – Vents - Sheet Metal Forming Tools – Button with Slots
Designing Sheet Metal Parts – Mounting Tray - Sheet Metal Conversions
Sheet Metal Gussets
Flat Pattern Stent
Stent Sample - Sheet Metal Approach - Working with Sheet Metal STEP Files
Adding Parts to the Toolbox Library
Weldments – Structural Members
- Sheet Metal Parts – Post Cap
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Top-Down Assembly Topics
- Top-Down Assembly
Core & Cavity – Assembly Level
Core & Cavity – Part Level - Top-Down Assembly - Miniature Vise
- Top-Down Assembly – Water Control Valve
- External References & Repair Errors
- Top-Down Assembly
Downloads
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Product Details
Publisher | SDC Publications |
Authors | Paul Tran CSWE, CSWI |
Published | December 20, 2013 |
User Level | Intermediate - Advanced |
Pages | 722 |
Binding | Paperback |
Printing | Black and White |
Print ISBN | 978-1-58503-854-1 |
Print ISBN 10 | 1585038547 |
eBook ISBN | 978-1-63056-151-2 |