Introduction to Solid Modeling Using SolidWorks 2008 with SolidWorks Student Design Kit

by Howard, William E.; Musto, Joseph C.

• ISBN13: 9780077221386
• ISBN10: 0077221389
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-11
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

This textpresents solid modeling not just as a communication tool, but as an essential part of the design process. To this end, the text explores design intent, the use of solid models in engineering analysis, and introduces techniques from manufacturing such as mold design and sheet metal patterning.Howard and Musto provide a student-friendly presentation filled with easy to use tutorials. Their approach is also designed to help students understand how engineering is used in the real world. For instance, modeling exercises are largely centered on examples drawn from industrial applications. FREE Solid Works software is now available to students with an access card, so students can apply exactly what they are reading!

Author Biography

Ed Howard is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Systems Department of East Carolina University.

Table of Contents

Learning SolidWorks

Basic Part Modeling Techniques

Engineering Drawings

Additional Part Modeling Techniques

Use of Parametric Modeling Techniques

Advanced Concepts in Part Modeling

Building Assembly Models from Part Models

Advanced Assembly Operations

Creating Assembly Drawings

Applications of SolidWorks

Using SolidWorks for the Generation of 2-D Layouts

Application of SolidWorks to Vector Mechanics

Using SolidWorks in the Design and Analysis of Mechanisms

The Use of SolidWorks as a Tool for Manufacturing: Mold Design and Sheet Metal Parts

The Use of SolidWorks to Accelerate the Product Development Cycle

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