The purpose of Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2007 is to help the student learn the basic concepts of SolidWorks and good solid modeling practices in an easy to follow guide. It is intended for the new SolidWorks user, users with experience in different CAD systems, and as a teaching aid in classroom training. After completing the exercises in this book, the student will have a good understanding of the SolidWorks interface and the most commonly used commands for part modeling, assembly and detailing by completing a project designing all the components, their 2D drawings and assembly drawing with Bill of Materials. The book is focused on the processes to complete a certain task, instead of focusing on individual operations, which are generally simple enough to learn.

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Introduction 

1. The SolidWorks Interface

2. Part Modeling 

The Housing 
The Side Cover 
The Top Cover 
The Offset Shaft 
The Worm Gear 
The Worm Gear Shaft 

3. Detail Drawing 

Drawing One: The Housing 
Drawing Two: The Side Cover 
Drawing Three: The Top Cover 
Drawing Four: The Offset Shaft 
Drawing Five: The Worm Gear 
Drawing Six: The Worm Gear Shaft 

4. Assembly Modeling 

The Gear Box Assembly 
Fasteners 
Exploded View 
Assembly Drawing Section 

5. Final Comments 

Appendix 

Index

218 pages

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SolidWorks 2010
ISBN:  978-1-58503-573-1

SolidWorks 2009
ISBN:  978-1-58503-513-7

SolidWorks 2008
ISBN:  978-1-58503-430-7

SolidWorks 2007
ISBN:  978-1-58503-348-5

SolidWorks 2006
ISBN:  978-1-58503-262-4

SolidWorks 2005
ISBN:  978-1-58503-251-8