Howard, William E. (William Edward), 1957- , author.

Introduction to solid modeling using SolidWorks 2008 / William E. Howard, Joseph C. Musto. - International edition. - New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2009. - xv, 351 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - McGraw-Hill graphics series . - McGraw-Hill graphics series .

Includes index

Contents
Pt. 1 Learning SolidWorks 1
1 Basic Part Modeling Techniques 3
2 Engineering Drawings 51
3 Additional Part Modeling Techniques 81
4 Use of Parametric Modeling Techniques 109
5 Advanced Concepts in Part Modeling 147
6 Building Assembly Models from Part Models 175
7 Advanced Assembly Operations 203
8 Creating Assembly Drawings 219
Pt. 2 Applications of SolidWorks 235
9 Using SolidWorks for the Generation of 2-D Layouts 237
10 Application of SolidWorks to Vector Mechanics 259
11 Using SolidWorks in the Design and Analysis of Mechanisms 279
12 The Use of SolidWorks as a Tool for Manufacturing: Mold Design and Sheet Metal Parts 307
13 The Use of SolidWorks to Accelerate the Product Development Cycle 331
Index 343

Presents solid modeling not just as a communication tool, but as an important part of the design process. This 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.


In English text.

9780071263580


Computer graphics.
Solid Works.
Engineering models.
Computer-aided design.

CIR T 385 / H69 2009

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