A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2024

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Kirstie Plantenberg

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English

SDC Publications
10 May 2024

Technical design; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Computer-aided design (CAD); Computer science

Specifically written for those who are new to SOLIDWORKS, A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2024 allows you to relax and learn as you follow an expert in SOLIDWORKS through the basics of the software to its more in-depth capabilities. This book works perfectly for a freshman design class or as a companion text to an engineering graphics textbook. Each tutorial in the book teaches you how to use engineering graphics concepts while modeling real-world parts and assemblies. Learn how to model parts, configurations, create part prints, and assembly drawings. As you become more comfortable with SOLIDWORKS, later chapters introduce FEA, how to create more complex solid geometries with parametric modeling, apply tolerances, and use advanced and mechanical mates. Important commands and features are highlighted and defined in each chapter to help you become familiar with them.

Instructional videos for all the tutorials and the end-of-chapter problems come with the book, so if you need more help, or are a visual learner, you can refer to them. Some problems are purposely left open ended to simulate real life design situations; therefore, more than one solution is possible. After completing all the tutorials in this book, you will be able to accurately design moderately difficult parts and assemblies and have a firm foundation in SOLIDWORKS.

Why this book?

Instructors and learners will appreciate the thoughtful and well-organized layout of A Hands-On Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2024. Every chapter begins with the prerequisites needed to complete the tutorials found in the chapter and a list of what you will learn. You do not necessarily need to complete the tutorials within the book in order, but make sure that you have the pre-requisite knowledge before you begin. Practice modeling problems and/or quiz problems at the end of each chapter offer an extra challenge and let you practice your newfound skills.

Working with realistic part models and assemblies means that questions and problems might arise as they would when you are working on your real-life projects. The author anticipates these questions and how to address them. For example, if you are in the wrong standard or not on the correct layer, or an unexpected window appears on the screen, tips and notes quickly remedy the issue. Work alongside the author using the instructional videos included for every tutorial and end-of chapter problems in the book. Information on new commands or steps appear at the beginning of each chapter. They include definitions of new features and concepts and images of how they look on the screen. Everything is clearly labeled for easy identification. Throughout the book, readers are referred to the appropriate section of the chapter for more information on the command when needed. A command index at the back of the book lists where each command can be found for easy reference at any time.

Topics covered

Part modeling Part configurations Assembly Static FEA

Part Prints Assembly drawings Fasteners Tolerancing Parametric Modeling 3D-sketches Rendering Sample Video

By: Kirstie Plantenberg
Imprint: SDC Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.140kg
ISBN: 9781630576332
ISBN 10: 1630576336
Pages: 550
Publication Date: 10 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Basic Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 2. Basic Drawings in SOLIDWORKS 3. Intermediate Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 4. Intermediate Drawings in SOLIDWORKS 5. Configurations in SOLIDWORKS 6. Static FEA in SOLIDWORKS 7. Basic Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 8. Assembly Drawings in SOLIDWORKS 9. Advanced Part Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 10. Intermediate Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 11. Tolerancing and Threads in SOLIDWORKS 12. Parametric Modeling in SOLIDWORKS 13. Advanced Assemblies in SOLIDWORKS 14. 3D Sketches in SOLIDWORKS 15. Rendering in SOLIDWORKS