• Starts at an introductory level, designed for beginners
• Comprehensive coverage of beginning tools and techniques
• Uses a step by step, tutorial approach with real world projects
• Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings
• Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate practice exam
• The first book of a three book series
SOLIDWORKS 2016 Basic Tools is the first book in a three part series. It 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 comprehensible 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.
Who this book is for
This book is for the beginner who is not familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program and its add ins.
Table of Contents
Introduction: SOLIDWORKS 2016 User Interface
1. System Options
2. Document Templates
3. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options
4. Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve
5. Revolved Parts - Ball Joint Arm
Derived Sketches - Center Ball Joint
6. Rib & Shell Features - Formed Tray
Using Shell and Mirror
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 - Links Assembly
11. Using Advanced Mates
Using Limit Mates and Cam Mates
Using Cam Followers
L1 Final Exam
12. Layout Assembly
SOLIDWORKS Animator - The Basics
13. Working with Sketch Pictures
PhotoView360 Basics
14. Drawing Preparations
15. Assembly Drawings - Links Assembly
Assembly Drawing - Alternate Position View
16. Drawing Views - Machined Block
17. Detailing - Machined Block Details
18. Sheet Metal Drawings - Post Cap
e-Drawings - Soft Lock Assembly
19. Configurations Part I - Button Assembly
Configurations Part II - Assembly & Drawing
20. Part - Design Tables
Assembly - Design Tables
Level 2 Final Exams
CSWA Core Preparation Practice
Glossary
Index
SOLIDWORKS 2016 Quick-Guides
