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Mastering SolidWorks, Matt Lombard

eng

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non fiction

Mastering SolidWorks

1032353411

Matt Lombard

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

Introducing SolidWorks -- Navigating the SolidWorks interface -- Working with sketches and reference geometry -- Creating simple parts and drawings -- Using visualization techniques -- Getting more from your sketches -- Modeling with primary features -- Selecting secondary features -- Patterning and mirroring -- Using equations -- Working with part configurations -- Editing, evaluating, and troubleshooting -- Building efficient assemblies -- Getting more from Mates -- Patterning and mirroring components -- Working with assembly sketches and layouts -- Using assembly tools -- Using libraries, assembly features, and Hole Wizard -- Controlling assembly configurations and display states -- Modeling in context -- Editing, evaluating, and troubleshooting assemblies -- Working with large scale design -- Animating with the MotionManager -- Automating drawings: The basics -- Working with drawing views -- Using annotations and symbols -- Dimensioning and tolerancing -- Using layers, line fonts, and colors -- Working with tables and drawings -- Creating assembly drawings -- Modeling multibodies -- Working with surfaces -- Employing master model techniques -- Using SolidWorks sheet metal tools -- Creating sheet metal drawings -- Creating weldments and weldment drawings -- Using imported geometry and direct-editing techniques -- Using plastic features -- Using mold tools -- Appendices: A. The bottom line -- B. Finding help -- C. What's on the website