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Create customized models that are ready for manufacture or prototyping

If you want to gain proficiency and expertise with SolidWorks surface modeling, this is the resource for you. You'll learn how to apply concepts, utilize tools, and combine techniques and strategies in hands-on tutorials. This Bible covers the range from sketching splines and shelling to modeling blends and decorative features. Complete with professional tips and real-world examples, this inclusive guide enables you to coax more out of SolidWorks surfacing tools.
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Gain total control over splines
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Discover when to apply Boundary, Loft, or Fill surface features
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Make use of SolidWorks direct editing capabilities
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Interchange between solids and surfaces
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Learn to use master model techniques
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Work from digitized data
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Utilize model evaluation techniques

Companion Web site
The companion Web site, www.wiley.com/go/solidworkssurfacingbible, contains start to finish points for the tutorials in the book as well as finished example models..
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"The most complete resource for SolidWorks on the market. Matt Lombard's in-depth knowledge plus his snappy wit and wisdom make SolidWorks accessible to users at all levels."
-- Mike Sabocheck, Territory Technical Manager, SolidWorks Corporation

The most comprehensive single reference on SolidWorks

Whether you're a new, intermediate, or professional user, you'll find the in-depth coverage you need to succeed with SolidWorks 2007 in this comprehensive reference. From customizing the interface to exploring best practices to reinforcing your knowledge with step-by-step tutorials, the techniques and shortcuts in this detailed book will help you accomplish tasks, avoid the time-consuming pitfalls of parametric design, and get a firm handle on one of the leading 3D CAD programs on the market.

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Create sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings
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Build intelligence into parts
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Work with patterns, equations, and configurations
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Learn multibody, surface, and master model techniques
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Write, record, and edit Visual Basic(r) macros

Design with advanced 3D features

Increase speed and efficiency with subassemblies

Use multibody models to their full potential

What's on the CD-ROM?

The CD includes all the parts, assemblies, drawings, and examples you need to follow the tutorials in each chapter. You'll also find finished models, templates, and more.

See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.
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This text focuses on providing a solid foundation in SolidWorks along with a competency based project approach. Commands are introduced in a step-by-step manner. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation. The book complements the on-line tutorials contained within SolidWorks.

Engineering Design with SolidWorks covers parts, assemblies and drawings. The part section covers all the major solid features in SolidWorks. There are 3 assemblies.

The first assembly, GUIDE-ROD utilizes industry components and simple extruded parts. Individual part drawings and assembly drawings with Bill of Materials are developed for the GUIDE-ROD assembly.

The FLASHLIGHT assembly utilizes 8 parts made up of Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft features. The parts are combined into small subassemblies and the final FLASHLIGHT assembly.

The BOX assembly utilizes a top down assembly modeling approach with layout sketches and parts developed in context. The BOX works through sheet metal features and introduces design tables and configurations.

This edition covers enhancements to the User Interface section, Design Intent area and Sheet Metal features.

The Multimedia CD includes 4 hours of movie files, 1/2 hour on individual feature tips and creation.

This book focuses on machined, plastic and sheet metal parts, assemblies and drawings. Included in this book are activity layouts to distinguish step-by-step instructions in the text.

This book contains instructions utilizing Mold Tools to modify plastic parts and to develop a cavity mold for the Batteryplate part. There are also flash movies for Mold Tools and MoldflowXpress on the MultiMedia CD.

Separate editions of this textbook are available for SolidWorks 99, 2000, 2001, 2001Plus, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Fundamentals of Part Modeling
2. Fundamentals of Assembly Modeling
3. Fundamentals of Drawing
4. Extrude and Revolve Features
5. Swept and Loft and Additional Features
6. Top Down Assembly Modeling
Appendix
Index.
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SolidWorks Bible is a comprehensive reference-tutorial that covers the basics, but then quickly ramps up to more advanced level topics. Every feature is thoroughly covered yet written in a way that makes learning this robust program seem non-threatening and uncomplicated. In a market full of books for beginners this is the one book that goes into extensive detail, not just on “how” the software works, but in many cases “why” it works the way it does. The author is well known in the SolidWorks community and uses SolidWorks on a daily basis as his main design tool in his contracting and consulting work. Many topics covered in SolidWorks Bible are not found in any other publication or even documentation directly from SolidWorks. A valuable CD contains example parts and assemblies, before and after files for tutorials as well as the entire book in searchable PDF format..
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Whether it’s your first venture into 3D technical drawing software or you’re switching to SolidWorks from something else, you’re probably excited about what this CAD program has to offer.   Chances are, you figure it’s going to take awhile to get the hang of it before you can begin cranking out those perfectly precise 3D designs. SolidWorks For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, can help you dramatically shorten that get-acquainted period!

SolidWorks For Dummies, 2^nd Edition will help you get up and running quickly on the leading 3D technical drawing software. You’ll see how to set up SolidWorks to create the type of drawings your industry requires and how to take full advantage of its legendary 3D features. You’ll discover how to:

• Work with virtual prototypes
• Understand the user interface
• Use templates and sketch, assemble, and create drawings
• Automate the drawing process
• Review drawings and collaborate with other team members
• Define and edit sketches
• Create dimensions and annotations
• Print or plot your drawings
• Leverage existing designs

Sample files on the bonus CD-ROM show you how to apply the latest version of SolidWorks and accomplish specific tasks. Even if you’re brand-new to CAD software, SolidWorks For Dummies, 2^nd Edition will have you feeling like a pro in no time. You’ll find you’ve entered a whole new dimension..
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SolidWorks 2008 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the users to SolidWorks, a feature based 3D parametric solid modeling software. The textbook covers all major environments of SolidWorks with a thorough explanation of all tools, options, and their applications to create real-world products. About 75 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 40 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 textbook, 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 of the Textbook

Consists of 17 pedagogical sequenced chapters covering the Sketching, Modeling, Assembly, Drafting, SheetMetal environments, and Equations and Configurations in SolidWorks.

The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.

Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience.

Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process.

Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.

Self-Evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Free Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources with this textbook:

Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

Drawing files of the models used in illustrations, examples, and exercises.

Customizable PowerPoint presentations for every chapter in this textbook.

Instructor s guide that provides solutions to the review questions and exercises provided in the textbook.

Student projects to enhance the skills.

Course outline listing the topics that will be covered in the basic and advanced classes.

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SolidWorks 2008 Tutorial with MultiMedia CD is written to assist students, designers, engineers, and professionals The book provides an introduction to the SolidWorks 2008 User Interface (UI); CommandManager, Task Pane, Menus, Toolbars, and general concepts, and modeling techniques to create parts, assemblies, and drawings.

Follow the step-by-step procedures and develop multiple assemblies that combine over 80 extruded machined parts and components. Formulate the skills to create, modify, and edit sketches and solid features. Learn the techniques to reuse features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, and configurations.

Desired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each project. Know your objective up front. Follow the step-by step procedures in Project 1 through Project 4 to achieve your design goals. Work between multiple documents, features, commands, and custom properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SolidWorks in industry.

The book is designed to compliment the SolidWorks 2008 Tutorials and Help files. The goal is to illustrate how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful projects.

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.

Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Linkage Assembly
2. Front Support Assembly
3. Fundamentals of Drawing
4. Pneumatic Test Module Assembly
Appendix
Index.
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If you're looking for an authorized, reliable guide to prepare you to pass the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam, look no further-this is the only authorized CSWA preparation exam guide on the market today. Official Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA Exam Guide covers the key topics contained on the exam with the aim of helping readers to master each topic as well as the exam itself. The book is more than a collection of practice exam questions because it also devotes attention to the concepts and implementation details that underlie the CSWA process, providing readers with a thorough and comprehensive foundation in SolidWorks. Each chapter includes specially crafted features that introduce key CSWA exam topics, explain them in detail, give the reader an opportunity to apply them in short tutorials, and identify areas of weakness. Ideal for anyone with a basic knowledge of SolidWorks and engineering fundamentals, this book will help you get the certification you need to land the best jobs, get the best promotions, and become a successful professional. Contents: Chapter 1: Basic Theory and Drawing Theory Chapter 2: Part Modeling Chapter 3: Advanced Part Modeling Chapter 4: Assembly Modeling Chapter 5: Advanced Modeling Theory and Analysis.
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Learn to effectively create, modify, and edit sketches and solid features using the latest release of one of the most popular software programs in the industry, SolidWorks 2008. A Commands Guide for SolidWorks 2008 offers readers a comprehensive reference guide that begins with an overview of the software's concepts and terminology. Subsequent chapters address System and Document properties, FeatureManagers, PropertyManagers, ConfigurationManagers, and RenderManagers as well as 2D and 3D sketch tools, sketch entities, and more. This thorough coverage provides readers with a solid understanding of the techniques for reusing features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, and configurations. The perfect resource for users with beginner to intermediate-level experience with SolidWorks, this book illustrates clearly and carefully how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful designs. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1 – Quick Start Chapter 2 – System Options Chapter 3 – Document Properties Chapter 4 – Sketching and Sketch Entities Chapter 5 – Sketch Tools, Geometric Relations, and Dimensions/Relations tools Chapter 6 – Extruded Boss, Extruded Cut, and Fillet Features Chapter 7 – Extruded Boss, Extruded Cut, and Fillet Features Chapter 8 – Shell, Draft, and Rib Features Chapter 9 – Pattern and Mirror Features Chapter 10 – Sweep and Loft Features Chapter 11 – Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling Chapter 12 – Top-Down Assembly Modeling Chapter 13 – Drawings and eDrawings Chapter 14 – Sheet Metal and COSMOSXpress Chapter 15 – PhotoWorks Summary Appendix Types of Decimal Dimensions ASME Y14.5M SolidWorks Keyboard Shortcuts Helpful On-Line Information Index.
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Get the strategies you need for successful CAD management in this one-of-a-kind resource You’ll learn basics such as how to assign tasks, set budgets, and formulate ROI-and gradually delve into more complex issues such as managing intellectual property, selling ideas to management and end users, and configuring for specific engineering environments. This indispensable resource is packed with savvy insights, practical techniques, and real-world advice to broaden your technical, business, and management skills..
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