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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | This text focuses on providing a solid foundation in SolidWorks along with a competency based project approach. Commands are introduced in a step-by-step manner. Each chapter addresses a progressive learning approach, lists desired outcomes and usage competencies, and identifies a project with reflective information on the previous project situation. The book complements the on-line tutorials contained within SolidWorks. Engineering Design with SolidWorks covers parts, assemblies and drawings. The part section covers all the major solid features in SolidWorks. There are 3 assemblies. The first assembly, GUIDE-ROD utilizes industry components and simple extruded parts. Individual part drawings and assembly drawings with Bill of Materials are developed for the GUIDE-ROD assembly. The FLASHLIGHT assembly utilizes 8 parts made up of Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft features. The parts are combined into small subassemblies and the final FLASHLIGHT assembly. The BOX assembly utilizes a top down assembly modeling approach with layout sketches and parts developed in context. The BOX works through sheet metal features and introduces design tables and configurations. This edition covers enhancements to the User Interface section, Design Intent area and Sheet Metal features. The Multimedia CD includes 4 hours of movie files, 1/2 hour on individual feature tips and creation. This book focuses on machined, plastic and sheet metal parts, assemblies and drawings. Included in this book are activity layouts to distinguish step-by-step instructions in the text. This book contains instructions utilizing Mold Tools to modify plastic parts and to develop a cavity mold for the Batteryplate part. There are also flash movies for Mold Tools and MoldflowXpress on the MultiMedia CD. Separate editions of this textbook are available for SolidWorks 99, 2000, 2001, 2001Plus, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Fundamentals of Part Modeling
2. Fundamentals of Assembly Modeling
3. Fundamentals of Drawing
4. Extrude and Revolve Features
5. Swept and Loft and Additional Features
6. Top Down Assembly Modeling
Appendix
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| | Product Details | | Author: | David C. Planchard | | Perfect Paperback: | 674 pages | | Publisher: | Schroff Development Corporation | | Publication Date: | November 26, 2007 | | ISBN: | 1585034193 | | Package Length: | 10.9 inches | | Package Width: | 8.4 inches | | Package Height: | 1.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 3.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 5 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Easy to follow Jun 26, 2008
This book has good, easy to follow instructions that step you through a process that starts out from beginner and ends up with a good understanding of the power and utility of SolidWorks 2008. The only negative is the lack of color, the text looks a little plain and could use some spicing up. However, as far as the utility goes, this is an excellent manual.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Good SolidWorks tool Jun 02, 2008
There are many SolidWorks books that are being offered in today's environment. It is difficult to know which book is right for you. As an Inventor user who moved to SolidWorks, I am looking for a detail book that provides information in a structural format to educate me in a new software package. I am also in search of a book that will keep my attention, move at a reasonable pace, and cover major feature, sketch, drawing, assembly and analysis topics and tools. This is a very good book for the person that is looking for the above like me. The multimedia CD is a plus, but just reviews what is in the book. Additional details and tips would be nice.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Well written Apr 30, 2008
I'm new to SolidWorks. I used AutoCAD many years ago, and was downsized last year. I now work as a mechanical designer for a medium size auto part manufacturer.
One of the job requirements was to learn SolidWorks. SolidWorks is an amazing product... I purchased two books from these authors. Both are great. Their writing style is very straightforward. They do not assume that you have previous knowledge in 2D or 3D CAD. They give many illustrations in the book, and supply a multimedia CD. This is a BIG advantage when learning a new software package.
Solid engineering fundamentals are provided when creating a part, assembly or drawing. The back of each chapter is packed with examples which are aligned with the CSWA certification. I'm the only one in the department that is not certified. My goal is to past the CSWA certification exam someday!
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Great classroom book Mar 31, 2008
I teach a single semester class of SolidWorks and a two semester class of SolidWorks. The SolidWorks Tutorial book is excellent for the single semester class, but the Engineering Design book is the best one that I have seen for the two semester class. Both books are very well written for education and are easy to read and follow. Both books have integrated homework examples which are directly aligned to the chapters and the SolidWorks CSWA Certification program.
Engineering Design covers all of the main features: Extruded Boss/Base, Extruded Cut, Revolved Boss/Base. Loft Boss/Base, Swept Boss/Base, Linear & Circular Patterns, hole, and more. The chapters are divided into logical project streams to apply the appropriate features, commands, and design intent. Both bottom up and top down assembly methods are applied with configurations. The Drawing section is well documented with exploded views, crop, projected, cut, section, detail, etc. The Sheetmetal chapter is a plus. The book is easy to follow with its bold command structure and step by step illustrations. Base features and Base Sketch planes are well documented and explained. Want to learn SolidWorks? Go no further.
25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
A Winner for 2008 Feb 15, 2008
I had the pleasure to meet one of the authors at SolidWorks World this year. I was very impressed with her working knowledge of SolidWorks and her commitment for education and developing learning materials for the masses. SolidWorks 2008 had a major interface upgrade from 2007. Many new tools, features, and functions. I'm excited. I've used their 2006 and 2007 books before.
I'm an Instructor with a Community College in the San Diego area. I'm a Mechanical Engineer by profession. I teach three sections of SolidWorks for first and second year students and a evening class for Industry users.
The book, "Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2008" does an excellent job in providing a solid foundation to address the new 2008 User Interface, 2D sketching, 3D part modeling, assembly modeling with multi-configurations and custom properties, 2D Drawings with BOMs, balloons, exploded views, etc. and even Sheet metal modeling.
The book is well written and provides clear and succinct instructions using a bold step-by-step command technique with many illustrations to enhance the students learning experience. The enclosed CD contains numerous movies that can assist you through each chapter. It's a winner. The students enjoy the book and the CD and the back of the book exercises are real world. There is something for everyone.
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