Solidworks 2018 For Designers 16th Edition

SOLIDWORKS 2018 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2018. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. The SOLIDWORKS 2018 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2018. Detailed explanation of SOLIDWORKS 2018 tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Consists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2018 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Several real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter for the users to assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2018 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 14: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 15: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 16: Surface Modeling Chapter 17: Working with Blocks Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features (For free download) Chapter 20: Motion Study (For free download) Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design (For free download) Student Projects Index

SOLIDWORKS 2019 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature-based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2019. This book provides a detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. The SOLDIWORKS 2019 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. Special emphasis has been laid on the explanation of the concepts, which have been described in detail using text as well as graphical examples, wherever required. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2019. Hundreds of illustrations and comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2019 concepts and techniques. Detailed explanation of SOLIDWORKS 2019 tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2019 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 14: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 15: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 16: Surface Modeling Chapter 17: Working with Blocks Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features Chapter 20: Motion Study Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design Index

SOLIDWORKS 2018: A Tutorial Approach introduces readers to SOLIDWORKS 2018 software, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. In this book, the author has adopted a tutorial-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SOLIDWORKS. This book has been written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme to help the users easily understand the concepts covered in it. The book consists of 12 chapters that are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes the book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. The book covers a wide range of topics such as Sketching, Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Drafting in SOLIDWORKS 2018. In addition, this book covers the basics of Mold Design, FEA, and SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Salient Features: Consists of 12 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain various concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2018. First page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Several real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2018 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling Chapter 10: Working with Drawing Views Chapter 11: Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation Chapter 12: Introduction to Mold Design Student Project Index

This book introduces the readers to SOLIDWORKS 2018, the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this book, the author has adopted a project-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SOLIDWORKS. This unique approach has been used to explain the creation of parts, assemblies, and drawings of a real-world model. The book will provide the users a sound and practical knowledge of the software while creating a motor cycle as the real-world model. This knowledge will guide the users to create their own projects in an easy and effective manner. Keeping in view the requirement of the users, a single project has been divided into many chapters to make the users understand the concepts in a better way. The creation of each part, assembly, and drawing has been explained using small steps which make the learning process quite simple and effective. Additionally, the tools introduced for the first time have been dealt with in detail, so that you can gain expertise and proficiency in SOLIDWORKS. After reading the book, the user will be able to create parts, assemblies, drawing views with bill of materials, and also learn the techniques that are essential for designing multiple models of similar geometry with ease. Salient Features: Project-based book consisting of 12 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Explanation of tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2018 Chapter 2: Creating Axle and Disc Plate Chapter 3: Creating Rim and Tire Chapter 4: Creating Caliper Piston, Pad, and Body Chapter 5: Creating Fork Tube, Cap, Holder, and Bodies Chapter 6: Creating Handlebar and Handle Holders Chapter 7: Creating Muffler and Swing Arm Chapter 8: Creating Shock Absorber and Engine Parts Chapter 9: Creating Mudguards, Fuel Tank, Headlight Mask, and Seat Cover Chapter 10: Weldment Structural Frames Chapter 11: Creating Motor Cycle Assembly Chapter 12: Generating Drawing Views Index Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook: Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Part files used in exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises * Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' and 'youtube.com/cadcimtech'

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2019 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2019, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modeling software are covered in this book with thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. Additionally, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies, and apply direct modeling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Salient Features: Detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2019 Tutorial approach to explain the concepts Step-by-step instructions and real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects Additional information in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter for the users can assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]' Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 13: Presentation Module Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 15: Introduction to Stress Analysis Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments * Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools * Chapter 18: Working with Special Design Tools * Chapter 19: Introduction to Plastic Mold Design * Index *(Free download from CADCIM Website) Free Teaching and Learning Resources Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and exercises* (* For faculty only)

Exploring AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 book introduces the users to the powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution, AutoCAD Civil 3D. The BIM solution in AutoCAD Civil 3D helps create and visualize a coordinated data model. This data model can then be used to design and analyze a civil engineering project for its optimum and cost-effective performance. This book has been written considering the needs of the professionals such as engineers, surveyors, watershed and storm water analysts, land developers and CAD technicians, who wish to learn and explore the usage and abilities of AutoCAD Civil 3D in their respective domains. This book consists of 13 chapters covering Points Creations, Surface Creations, Surface Analysis, Corridor Modeling, Pipe Networks, Pressure Networks, and Parcels and so on. The chapters are organized in a pedagogical sequence to help users understand the concepts easily. Each chapter begins with a command section that provides a detailed explanation of the commands and tools in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The chapters in this book cover the basic as well as advanced concepts in AutoCAD Civil 3D such as COGO points, surfaces and surface analysis, alignments, profiles, sections, grading, assemblies, corridor modeling, earthwork calculations, and pipe and pressure networks. Salient Features: Consists of 13 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence. Contains 808 pages, 50 tutorials, about 26 exercises, and more than 770 illustrations. Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials, exercises, and explaining various tools and concepts. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2019 Chapter 2: Working with Points Chapter 3: Working with Surfaces Chapter 4: Surface Volumes and Analysis Chapter 5: Alignments Chapter 6: Working with Profiles Chapter 7: Working with Assemblies and Subassemblies Chapter 8: Working with Corridors and Parcels Chapter 9: Sample Lines, Sections, and Quantity Takeoffs Chapter 10: Feature Lines and Grading Chapter 11: Pipe Networks Chapter 12: Pressure Networks Chapter 13: Working with Plan Production Tools, and Data Shortcuts Index

Learning SOLIDWORKS 2019: A Project Based Approach book introduces the readers to SOLIDWORKS 2019, the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this book, the author has adopted a project-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SOLIDWORKS. This unique approach has been used to explain the creation of parts, assemblies, and drawings of a real-world model. The Learning SOLIDWORKS 2019 book will provide the users a sound and practical knowledge of the software while creating a motor cycle as the real-world model. This knowledge will guide the users to create their own projects in an easy and effective manner. Salient Features: Chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter Real-world mechanical engineering problems used as tutorials 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 Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2019 Chapter 2: Creating Front Axle, Rear Axle and Disc Plate Chapter 3: Creating Rim ,Front Tire and Rear Tire Chapter 4: Creating Caliper Piston, Pad, and Body Chapter 5: Creating Fork Tube, Holder, and Bodies Chapter 6: Creating Handlebar and Handle Holders Chapter 7: Creating Muffler, Clamp, Swing Arm and Headlight Clamp Chapter 8: Creating Shock Absorber and Engine Parts Chapter 9: Creating Mudguard, Fuel Tank, Headlight Mask, and Seat Cover Chapter 10: Creating Weldment Structural Frame and Seat frame Chapter 11: Creating Motorcycle Assembly Chapter 12: Generating Drawing Views Index

Creo Parametric 6.0 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric approach of Creo Parametric 6.0 effectively. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, sheetmetal as well as in mold. This book also covers the latest surfacing techniques like Freestyle and Style with the help of relevant examples and illustrations. The Creo Parametric 6.0 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. It also includes the concept of Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing. The examples and tutorials given in this book relate to actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Comprehensive coverage of Creo Parametric 6.0 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of Creo Parametric 6.0. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions, notes and tips, hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and exercises. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Creo Parametric 6.0 Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I Chapter 3: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II Chapter 4: Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Datums Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I Chapter 7: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II Chapter 8: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-III Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Modifying the Drawing Views Chapter 12: Dimensioning the Drawing Views Chapter 13: Other Drawing Options Chapter 14: Working with Sheetmetal Components * Chapter 15: Surface Modeling * Chapter 16: Introduction to Mold Design * Chapter 17: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Index