Book Description
SOLIDWORKS 2021 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2021. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. This book further elaborates on the procedures of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using detailed textual description along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this textbook with the practical industry designs. In addition, two student projects and a SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam questions set have also been added in this edition for the students to practice and get familiarized with SOLIDWORKS certification questions. Salient Features Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2021 concepts and techniques. Hundreds of illustrations and tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORS 2021. Summary on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2021 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10:Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 14: Working with Drawing View-I Chapter 15: Working with Drawing View-II Chapter 16: Surfacing Modeling Chapter 17: Working with Blocks Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features* Chapter 20: Motion Study* Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design* Student Projects SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam Index