SolidWorks 2015 Part I - Basic Tools
Parts, Assemblies and Drawings
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Description
Key Features
- Starts at an introductory level designed for beginners
- Comprehensive coverage of beginning to intermediate tools and techniques
- Uses a step by step, tutorial approach with real world projects
- Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings
- Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SolidWorks Associate practice exam
In Detail
SolidWorks 2015 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. 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 beginner, who is not familiar with the SolidWorks program and its add ins.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction: SolidWorks 2015 User Interface
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Setting the System Parameters
- System Options
- Document Templates
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Basic Modeling Topics
- Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options
- Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve
- Revolved Parts - Ball Joint Arm
Derived Sketches - Center Ball Joint - Rib & Shell Features - Formed Tray
Using Shell and Mirror
Using the Intersect Feature - Linear Patterns - Test Tray
Circular Patterns - Spur Gear
Circular Patterns - Circular Base Mount
Curve Driven Patterns & Hole Wizard - Part Configuration - Machined Block
Contour Selection - Modeling Threads - Threaded Insert
Working with MultiBody Parts - Bottom Up Assembly - Ball Joint Assembly
Bottom Up Assembly - Links Assembly - Using Advanced Mates
Limit and Cam Mates
Radial Explode
Using Smart Mates - Layout Assembly
SolidWorks Animator - The Basics
Working with Sketch Pictures - Working with Sketch Pictures
PhotoView360 Basics
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Drawing Topics
- Drawing Preparations
- Assembly Drawings - Links Assembly
Assembly Drawing - Alternate Position View - Drawing Views - Machined Block
- Detailing - Machined Block Details
- Sheet Metal Drawings - Post Cap
2D to 3D - Convert AutoCAD into SolidWorks
e-Drawings - Soft Lock Assembly - Configurations Part I - Button Assembly
Configurations Part II - Assembly & Drawing - Design Tables
Assembly - Design Tables
Level 2 Final Exams - using the Intersect Feature
CSWA Core Preparation Practice
Glossary
Index
SolidWorks 2015 Quick-Guides
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Product Details
Publisher | SDC Publications |
Authors | Paul Tran CSWE, CSWI |
Published | December 12, 2014 |
User Level | Beginner - Intermediate |
Pages | 768 |
Binding | Paperback |
Printing | Black and White |
Print ISBN | 978-1-58503-943-2 |
Print ISBN 10 | 1585039438 |
eBook ISBN | 978-1-63056-223-6 |