Siemens Nx 12 Design Fundamentals

This textbook explains how to create solid models, assemblies and drawings using Siemens NX 12. NX is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Siemens PLM Software Inc., Germany. This textbook is based on NX 12. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our website. Almost all files are in NX 6.0 so readers can open the files using NX 6.0 and later releases. It is assumed that readers of this textbook have no prior experience in using Siemens NX for modeling 3D parts. This textbook is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D modeling using Siemens NX. Each chapter deals with the major functions of creating 3D features using simple examples and step by step, self-paced exercises. Additional drawings of 3D parts are provided at the end of each chapter for further self exercises. The final exercises are expected to be completed by readers who have fully understood the content and completed the exercises in each chapter. Topics covered in this textbook - Chapter 1: Basic components of Siemens NX 12, options and mouse operations. - Chapter 2: Basic step by step modeling process of NX 12. - Chapter 3 and 4: Creating sketches and sketch based features. - Chapter 5: Usage of datums to create complex 3D geometry. - Chapter 6: Additional modeling commands such as fillet, chamfer, draft and shell. - Chapter 7: Modification of 3D parts to take advantage of parametric modeling concepts. - Chapter 8: Copying features, modeling objects and bodies. - Chapter 9: Additional modeling commands such as trim body, tube, sweep along guide, emboss and various commands in synchronous modeling. - Chapter 10: Advanced sketch commands. - Chapter 11: Measuring and verifying 3D geometries. - Chapter 12 and 13: Constructing assembly structures and creating or modifying 3D parts in the context of assembly. - Chapter 14 and 15: Creating drawings for parts or assemblies. - Appendix A: Selecting Objects

This textbook explains how to create solid models, assemblies and drawings using Sie- mens NX 12. NX is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Siemens PLM Software Inc., Germany. This textbook is based on NX 12. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our web- site. Almost all files are in NX 6.0 so readers can open the files using NX 6.0 and later releases. It is assumed that readers of this textbook have no prior experience in using Siemens NX for modeling 3D parts. This textbook is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D modeling using Siemens NX. Each chapter deals with the major functions of creating 3D features using simple exam- ples and step by step, self-paced exercises. Additional drawings of 3D parts are provided at the end of each chapter for further self exercises. The final exercises are expected to be completed by readers who have fully understood the content and completed the exercises in each chapter. Topics covered in this textbook - Chapter 1: Basic components of Siemens NX 12, options and mouse operations. - Chapter 2: Basic step by step modeling process of NX 12. - Chapter 3 and 4: Creating sketches and sketch based features. - Chapter 5: Usage of datums to create complex 3D geometry. - Chapter 6: Additional modeling commands such as fillet, chamfer, draft and shell. - Chapter 7: Modification of 3D parts to take advantage of parametric modeling concepts. - Chapter 8: Copying features, modeling objects and bodies. - Chapter 9: Additional modeling commands such as trim body, tube, sweep along guide, emboss and various commands in synchronous modeling. - Chapter 10: Advanced sketch commands. - Chapter 11: Measuring and verifying 3D geometries. - Chapter 12 and 13: Constructing assembly structures and creating or modifying 3D parts in the context of assembly. - Chapter 14 and 15: Creating drawings for parts or assemblies. - Appendix A: Selecting Objects

This textbook explains how to create solid models, assemblies and drawings using Siemens NX 10. NX is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Siemens PLM Software Inc., Germany. This textbook is based on NX 10. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our website. Almost all files are in NX 6.0 so readers can open the files using NX 6.0 and later releases. It is assumed that readers of this textbook have no prior experience in using Siemens NX for modeling 3D parts. This textbook is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D modeling using Siemens NX. Each chapter deals with the major functions of creating 3D features using simple examples and step by step, self-paced exercises. Additional drawings of 3D parts are provided at the end of each chapter for further self exercises. The final exercises are expected to be completed by readers who have fully understood the content and completed the exercises in each chapter. Topics covered in this textbook - Chapter 1: Basic components of Siemens NX 10, options and mouse operations. - Chapter 2: Basic step by step modeling process of NX 10. - Chapter 3 and 4: Creating sketches and sketch based features. - Chapter 5: Usage of datums to create complex 3D geometry. - Chapter 6: Additional modeling commands such as fillet, chamfer, draft and shell. - Chapter 7: Modification of 3D parts to take advantage of parametric modeling concepts. - Chapter 8: Copying features, modeling objects and bodies. - Chapter 9: Additional modeling commands such as trim body, tube, sweep along guide, emboss and various commands in synchronous modeling. - Chapter 10: Advanced sketch commands. - Chapter 11: Measuring and verifying 3D geometries. - Chapter 12 and 13: Constructing assembly structures and creating or modifying 3D parts in the context of assembly. - Chapter 14 and 15: Creating drawings for parts or assemblies. - Appendix A: Selecting Objects

It is assumed that readers of this textbook have no prior experience in using Siemens NX for modeling 3D parts. This textbook is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D modeling using Siemens NX.Each chapter deals with the major functions of creating 3D features using simple examples and step by step, self-paced exercises. Additional drawings of 3D parts are provided at the end of each chapter for further self exercises. The final exercises are expected to be completed by readers who have fully understood the content and completed the exercises in each chapter.Topics covered in this textbook- Chapter 1: Basic components of Siemens NX, options and mouse operations. Basic modeling process.- Chapter 2 and 3: Creating sketches and sketch based features.- Chapter 4: Usage of datums to create complex 3D geometry.- Chapter 5: Additional modeling commands such as fillet, chamfer, draft and shell.- Chapter 6: Modification of 3D parts to take advantage of parametric modeling concepts.- Chapter 7: Copying features, modeling objects and bodies.- Chapter 8: Additional modeling commands such as trim body, tube, sweep along guide, emboss and various commands in synchronous modeling.- Chapter 9: Advanced sketch commands.- Chapter 10: Measuring and verifying 3D geometries.- Chapter 11 and 12: Constructing assembly structures and creating or modifying 3D parts in the context of assembly.- Chapter 13 and 14: Creating drawings for parts or assemblies.- Appendix A: Selecting Objects

This textbook explains how to create solid models, assemblies and drawings using Siemens NX 9. NX is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Siemens PLM Software Inc., Germany. This textbook is based on NX 9. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our website. It is assumed that readers of this textbook have no prior experience in using Siemens NX for modeling 3D parts. This textbook is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D modeling using Siemens NX. Each chapter deals with the major functions of creating 3D features using simple examples and step by step, self-paced exercises. Additional drawings of 3D parts are provided at the end of each chapter for further self exercises. The final exercises are expected to be completed by readers who have fully understood the content and completed the exercises in each chapter. Topics covered in this textbook - Chapter 1: Basic components of Siemens NX 9, options and mouse operations. - Chapter 2: Basic step by step modeling process of NX 9. - Chapter 3 and 4: Creating sketches and sketch based features. - Chapter 5: Usage of datums to create complex 3D geometry. - Chapter 6: Additional modeling commands such as fillet, chamfer, draft and shell. - Chapter 7: Modification of 3D parts to take advantage of parametric modeling concepts. - Chapter 8: Copying features, modeling objects and bodies. - Chapter 9: Additional modeling commands such as trim body, tube, sweep along guide, emboss and various commands in synchronous modeling. - Chapter 10: Advanced sketch commands. - Chapter 11: Measuring and verifying 3D geometries. - Chapter 12 and 13: Constructing assembly structures and creating or modifying 3D parts in the context of assembly. - Chapter 14 and 15: Creating drawings for parts or assemblies. - Appendix A: Selecting Objects

Siemens NX 12.0 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to feature based 3D parametric solid modeling using the NX 12.0 software. The book covers all major environments of NX with a thorough explanation of all tools, options, and their applications to create real-world products. In this book, about 39 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 34 as exercises to ensure that the users can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. After reading the book, the user will be able to create parts, assemblies, drawing views with bill of materials, and learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. Also, in this book, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. Salient Features: Consists of 16 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Comprehensive coverage of NX 12.0 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of NX 12.0. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. More than 39 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, 34 as exercises, and projects with step-by-step explanation. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to NX 12.0 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Geometric and Dimensional Constraints to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving Sketches Chapter 5: Working with Datum Planes, Coordinates Systems, and Datum Axes Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 8: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 10: Surface Modeling Chapter 11: Advanced Surface Modeling Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning the Drawing Views Chapter 13: Synchronous Modeling Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 15: Introduction to Injection Mold Design (For Free Download) Chapter 16: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (For Free Download) Index

NX 12 Tutorial is written to help new users to learn the basics of NX and some advanced solid modeling techniques. The Author guides readers through NX 12 with clear and step-by-step tutorials that help you to design solid models from day one. The first four chapters of this book cover the user interface, part modeling, assemblies, and drawings. After learning the basics, you can learn additional sketching tools, feature modeling tools, expressions, sheet metal modeling, some advanced assembly techniques, drawing annotations, simulation basics, PMI, and rendering. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started 2. Modeling Basics 3. Constructing Assembly 4. Generating Drawings 5. Sketching 6. Additional Modeling Tools 7. Expressions 8. Sheet Metal Modeling 9. Top Down Assembly 10. Dimensions and Annotations 11. Simulation Hands on Tutorial 12. Product and Manufacturing Information 13. Visualization and Rendering Download Resource files from: http: //onlineinstructor.org/book/nx-12-tutorial

This textbook explains how to create solid models, assemblies and drawings using Siemens NX 8.5. NX is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Siemens PLM Software Inc., Germany. This textbook is based on NX 8.5. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our website. All files are in NX 6.0 so readers can open the files using NX 6.0 and later releases.It is assumed that readers of this textbook have no prior experience in using Siemens NX for modeling 3D parts. This textbook is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D modeling using Siemens NX. Each chapter deals with the major functions of creating 3D features using simple examples and step by step, self-paced exercises. Additional drawings of 3D parts are provided at the end of each chapter for further self exercises. The final exercises are expected to be completed by readers who have fully understood the content and completed the exercises in each chapter. Topics covered in this textbook - Chapter 1: Basic components of Siemens NX 8.5, options and mouse operations. - Chapter 2: Basic step by step modeling process of NX 8.5. - Chapter 3 and 4: Creating sketches and sketch based features. - Chapter 5: Usage of datums to create complex 3D geometry. - Chapter 6: Additional modeling commands such as fillet, chamfer, draft and shell. - Chapter 7: Modification of 3D parts to take advantage of parametric modeling concepts. - Chapter 8: Copying features, modeling objects and bodies. - Chapter 9: Additional modeling commands such as trim body, tube, sweep along guide, emboss and various commands in synchronous modeling. - Chapter 10: Advanced sketch commands. - Chapter 11: Measuring and verifying 3D geometries. - Chapter 12 and 13: Constructing assembly structures and creating or modifying 3D parts in the context of assembly. - Chapter 14 and 15: Creating drawings for parts or assemblies.