Learning and Applying SolidWorks 2013-2014

by L. Scott Hansen

Overview

Overview

This text presents a thorough introduction to SolidWorks for anyone with little or no prior experience with this software.  It can be used in virtually any educational setting – from 4-year engineering schools to vo/tech colleges and industrial training centers – and will also serve as a reliable reference for on-the-job use.  Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends with coverage of advanced topics.  It’s a perfect choice for anyone interested in learning SolidWorks quickly and effectively.   

• New to this edition: Chapter 16 on the FloXpress Analysis Wizard; Chapter 17, Introduction to Equations; Additional Practice Problems.
• Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions complemented by numerous illustrations.
• Commands are highlighted in bold for more efficient reading and review.
• Includes hundreds of graphic illustrations that enhance visual learning.
• Most chapters are self-contained, providing added flexibility in using this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780831134839
Publisher:	Industrial Press, Inc.
Publication date:	08/09/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	578
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

L. Scott Hansen received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Vocational Education from Northern Arizona University and also earned a Ph.D. in Applied Science and Technology at the University of Wyoming. He is currently the Department Chair of Engineering Technology and Construction Management and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Southern Utah University. He teaches freshman through senior-level courses in the CAD/CAM Engineering Technology program. Hansen's software application experience includes IBM Fastdraft, VersaCAD, AutoCAD, Mastercam, Inventor, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, and CATIA V5. For many years he's enjoyed design and fabrication work by building and modifying automobiles, dune buggies, boats, and motorcycles.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

• Create a simple sketch using the Sketch commands
• Dimension a sketch using the Smart Dimension command
• Extrude a sketch using the Features commands. Create a fillet using the Fillet command
• Create a hole using the Extruded Cut command
• Create a counter bore using the Hole Wizard command

Learning More Basics

• Revolve a sketch using the Revolve Boss/Base command
• Create a hole using the Extruded Cut command
• Create a series of holes using the Circular Pattern command

Learning to Detail Part Drawings

• Create an Orthographic View using the Drawing commands

Advanced Detail Drawing Procedures

• Create an Auxiliary View using the Drawing commands
• Create a Section View using the Drawing commands
• Dimension views using the Drawing commands
• Create Text using the Drawing Annotation commands

Learning to Edit Existing Solid Models

• Edit the part using the Edit Sketch command
• Edit the part using the Edit Feature command

Advanced Design Procedures

• Learn to use the Front, Top, and Right Planes
• Learn to use the Wireframe viewing command
• Learn to Convert Entities on to a new sketch
• Learn to use the Shell command

Introduction to Assembly View Procedures

• Learn to insert existing solid models into the Assembly commands
• Learn to constrain all parts using the Mate command
• Learn to edit/modify parts while in the Assembly command
• Learn to simulate motion using the Motion Study command

Introduction to Advanced Commands

• Learn to use the Swept Boss/Base Command. Learn to use the Plane command
• Learn to use the Lofted Boss/Base command

Introduction to SimulationXpress

• Learn to run an analysis on a part
• Learn to interpret an analysis on a part

Introduction to Mechanical Mates

• Learn to use the Cam mechanical mate

Advanced Work Plane Procedures

• Learn to create points on a solid model
• Learn to create an offset work plane
• Learn to create an offset Extruded cut

Introduction to Creating a Helix

• Learn how to create a Helix

Introduction to Importing .DWG files

• Learn to create a simple .DWG file
• Learn to import a .DWG file into a 1 view drawing
• Learn to import a .DWG file into the solid model area and create a solid model

Introduction to the Design Library

• Learn to add toolbox
• Learn to create part
• Learn to edit properties

Introduction to Flow Analysis

Introduction to Formulas and Equations