Matt Lombard

Mastering SolidWorks (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The complete SolidWorks reference-tutorial for beginner to advanced techniques Mastering SolidWorks is the reference-tutorial for all users. Packed with step-by-step instructions, video tutorials for over 40 chapters, and coverage of little-known techniques, this book takes you from novice to power user with clear instruction that goes beyond the basics. Fundamental techniques are detailed with real-world examples for hands-on learning, and the companion website provides tutorial files for all exercises. Even veteran users will find value in new techniques that make familiar tasks faster, easier, and more organized, including advanced file management tools that simplify and streamline pre-flight checks. SolidWorks is the leading 3D CAD program, and is an essential tool for engineers, mechanical designers, industrial designers, and drafters around the world. User friendly features such as drag-and-drop, point-and-click, and cut-and-paste tools belie the software's powerful capabilities that can help you create cleaner, more precise, more polished designs in a fraction of the time. This book is the comprehensive reference every SolidWorks user needs, with tutorials, background, and more for beginner to advanced techniques. * Get a grasp on fundamental SolidWorks 2D and 3D tasks using realistic examples with text-based tutorials * Delve into advanced functionality and capabilities not commonly covered by how-to guides * Incorporate improved search, Pack-and-Go and other file management tools into your workflow * Adopt best practices and exclusive techniques you won't find anywhere else Work through this book beginning-to-end as a complete SolidWorks course, or dip in as needed to learn new techniques and time-saving tricks on-demand. Organized for efficiency and designed for practicality, these tips will remain useful at any stage of expertise. With exclusive coverage and informative detail, Mastering SolidWorks is the tutorial-reference for users at every level of expertise.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 1248
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119300588
• Artikelnr.: 56886467

Autorenporträt

Matt Lombard is the author of all six SolidWorks Bibles as well as several video tutorials and the Dezignstuff.com blog. Since 1995 he has been a mechanical engineer, working in plastics design, microelectronic assembly, contract design, and CAD consultation. He uses SolidWorks every day in his job, and is known throughout the SolidWorks community.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction xxxiii

Part I Introducing SolidWorks Basics 1

Chapter 1 Introducing SolidWorks 3

Installing SolidWorks for the First Time 3

Starting SolidWorks for the First Time 6

Identifying SolidWorks Documents 9

Understanding Feature-Based Modeling 15

Understanding History-Based Modeling 16

Sketching with Parametrics 19

Understanding Design Intent 21

Editing Design Intent 21

Working with Associativity 24

The Bottom Line 24

Chapter 2 Navigating the SolidWorks Interface 25

Identifying Elements of the SolidWorks Interface 25

Making the Interface Work for You 47

The Bottom Line 59

Chapter 3 Working with Sketches and Reference Geometry .61

Creating a New Part 61

Creating a Sketch 62

Identifying Sketch Entities 64

Driving Sketches with Smart Dimensions 83

Using Tools on the Dimensions/Relations Toolbar 86

Inferencing in Sketch 89

Exploring Sketch Settings 90

Using Sketch Blocks 92

Working with Reference Geometry 93

Tutorial: Learning to Use Sketch Relations 98

Tutorial: Using Blocks and Belts 102

Tutorial: Creating Reference Geometry 105

The Bottom Line 109

Chapter 4 Creating Simple Parts and Drawings 111

Discovering Design Intent 111

Creating a Simple Part 113

Creating a Simple Assembly 125

Creating a Simple Drawing 128

The Bottom Line 142

Chapter 5 Using Visualization Techniques 143

Manipulating the View 143

Using the View Tools 149

Using the DisplayManager 157

The Display Pane 173

Part II Building Intelligence into Your Parts 181

Chapter 6 Getting More from Your Sketches 183

Editing Sketch Relations 183

Getting More from Dimensions 189

Working with Sketch Entities 189

Using Sketch Pictures 193

Using Sketch Text 196

Using Colors and Line Styles with Sketches 198

Using Other Sketch Tools 199

Sketching in 3D 201

Tutorial: Editing and Copying 204

Tutorial: Controlling Pictures, Text, Colors, and Styles 208

Tutorial: Using Metadata 211

Tutorial: Sketching Calculator 212

The Bottom Line 214

Chapter 7 Modeling with Primary Features 217

Identifying When to Use Which Tool 217

Understanding Fillet Types 231

Using Chamfers 253

Tutorial: Bracket Casting 256

The Bottom Line 260

Chapter 8 Selecting Secondary Features 261

Creating Curve Features 261

Selecting a Specialty Feature 267

Tutorial: Creating a Wire-Formed Part 280

The Bottom Line 282

Chapter 9 Patterning and Mirroring 283

Patterning in a Sketch 283

Mirroring in a Sketch 289

Working with 3D Patterns 291

Understanding Pattern Types 295

Cosmetic Patterns 307

Mirroring 3D Solids 308

Tutorial: Creating a Circular Pattern 310

Tutorial: Mirroring Features 311

Tutorial: Applying a Cosmetic Pattern 313

The Bottom Line 314

Chapter 10 Using Equations 317

Understanding Equations 317

Using Global Variables 326

Using the Modify Box 327

Using Expressions 329

Controlling Suppression States of Features 329

Linking to External Equations 330

Tutorial: Using Equations 330

The Bottom Line 333