Introduction to Solidworks: A Comprehensive Guide with Applications in 3D Printing (Hardcover)

Section I Introductory Engineering Design Principles with SolidWorks 1 Introduction 2 Geometric Construction Tools 3 Features 4 Part Modeling?CSWA Preparations 5 Advanced Part Modeling?CSWA Preparations 6 Creating Revolved, Swept, and Lofted Parts 7 Part Modeling with Equation-Driven Curves 8 Assembly Modeling?CSWA Preparations 9 Part and Assembly Drawings?CSWA Preparations Section II Intermediate Engineering Design Principles with SolidWorks 10 Reverse Engineering Using Auto Trace and FeatureWorks 11 Top?Down Design 12 Surface Modeling 13 Toolboxes and Design Libraries 14 Animation with Basic Motion 15 Animation with SolidWorks Motion 16 Rendering Section III Engineering Design Practice with SolidWorks 17 Mold Design 18 Sheet Metal Parts?I 19 Sheet Metal Parts?II 20 Weldments 21 Routings in Piping and Tubing 22 Power Transmission Elements 23 Cam Design 24 Mechanism Design Using Blocks 25 Die Design 26 Aluminum Extrusion from Manufacturers’ Internet Websites 27 Geneva Wheel Mechanism 28 Event-Based Motion Analysis 29 Electrical Routing 30 Customized Internal and External Threads 31 Sustainability Design for Parts 32 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 33 Evaluating the Cost of Machined Parts 34 Finite Element Analysis Using SolidWorks Section IV Introductory 3D Printing 35 Overview of Additive Manufacturing 36 Insight Software for Fortus Production Systems 37 CatalystEX Software User Guide for Dimension sst 1200es 38 Bead Design with Orientation Considerations 39 Building Tall Parts Using Surround Support 40 Vacuum Forming 41 Design for Assembly Manufacturing 42 Design Guidelines for Advanced Build Options 43 Design for Functionality 44 Mold Tooling Using Z-Corp Spectrum 510 3D Printer