Solidworks 2011: Basic Tools: Introductory Level Tutorials Parts, Assemblies and Drawings

by Paul Tran

SolidWorks 2011 Part I - Basic Tools introduces new users to the SolidWorks interface, SolidWorks tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SolidWorks and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into easy and comprehendible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step. Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Setting System Settings
2. Document Templates
3. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options
4. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve
5. Revolve Parts - Ball Joint Arm
Derived Sketches - Center Ball Joint
6. Rib & Shell Features - Formed Tray
7. Linear Patterns - Test Tray
Circular Patterns - Spur Gear
Circular Patterns - Circular Base Mount
Curve Driven Patterns & hole Wizard
8. Part Configuration - Machined Block
9. Modeling Threads - Threaded Insert
10. Bottom Up Assembly - Ball Joint Assembly
Bottom Up Assembly - Link Assembly
11. Layout Assembly
SolidWorks Animator - The Basics
12. Drawing Preparations
13. Assembly Drawings - Links Assembly
14. Drawing Views - Machined Block
Detailing - Machined Block Details
15. Sheet Metal Drawings - Post Cap
2D to 3D Convert AutoCAD into SolidWorks
16. e-Drawings - Soft Lock Assembly
17. Part I -Button Assembly
Part II, Assembly & Drawing - Wheel
18. Part - Design Tables
Assembly - Design Tables
19. Preparation materials for the CSWP - Core Exam
Student Testimonials
SolidWorks 2011 Quick-Guides
Index

560 pages, Paperback

First published February 11, 2011