SolidWorks 2009: The Basics is targeted toward any beginning
to intermediate SolidWorks user looking for a step-by-step project based approach with an enclosed 1.5 hour
Multi-media CD. Learn by doing, not just by reading!
The book covers the SolidWorks User Interface and CommandManager, Document
and System properties, simple machine parts, SimulationXpress analysis, simple
and complex assemblies, design tables, configurations, multi-sheet, multi-view
drawings, BOMs, Revision tables using basic and advance features, and a section
on the Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA program with sample exam questions
and models.
Follow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple assemblies that
combine over 80 Extruded machined parts and components. Formulate the skills to
create, modify and edit 2D sketches and 3D features. Learn the techniques to
reuse features, parts and components through symmetry, patterns, copied
components, design tables, and configurations. Learn by doing, not just by
reading!
Desired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each project. Know
your objectives up front. Follow the step-by step procedures in Project 1 - 5 to
achieve your design goals. Work between multiple documents, features, commands,
and custom and document properties that represent how engineers and designers
utilize SolidWorks in industry. Note: Project 6 provides a basic introduction
into the curriculum and categories of the Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA
exam.
The following features are used in this book: Extruded Base, Extruded Boss, Extruded Cut, Fillet, Chamfer, Revolved Base, Revolved Thin Boss, Revolved Thin Cut,
Dome, Shell, Hole Wizard, Circular Pattern, Swept Base, Swept Boss, Loft Base, Loft Boss, Mirror, Draft, Shape, Rib, and Linear Pattern.
Project 6 provides a bonus section on the Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA
program with sample exam questions and initial and final SolidWorks models.
Supplemental pdf information with SolidWorks models is included on a CO2
Car Design, example: F1 in SchoolsTM Design Project, and the Vex
Robotics Design System used in contests around the world.
Learn the techniques to reuse 2D sketches and 3D features through symmetry, patterns, and design tables. The following Geometric relations are addressed: Vertical,
Coincident, Pierce, Tangent, Equal, Intersection, Midpoint, Symmetric, and Perpendicular.
Work between multiple documents, features, commands, and properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SolidWorks in industry. Review individual
features, commands, and tools for each project with the book' s 1.5 hour Multi-media CD and SolidWorks Help. The project exercises analyze and examine usage competencies
based on the project objectives.
The book is designed to compliment the Online Tutorials contained within SolidWorks. Each section explores the SolidWorks Online User's Guide to build your
working knowledge of SolidWorks.
The authors developed the industry scenarios by combining their own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, vendors and
manufacturers. These professionals are directly involved with SolidWorks everyday. Their responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model.
