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Mastering SolidWorks®: The Design Approach, Second Edition

Name: Mastering SolidWorks®: The Design Approach, Second Edition
Author: Ibrahim Zeid
ISBN: 9780134270999

by Ibrahim Zeid

September 2014

Beginner to intermediate

552 pages

20h 30m

English

Peachpit Press

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Features of Mastering SolidWorks®: The Design Approach
Preface
Instructor Resources
Brief Contents
Contents
Part I: Computer Aided Design (CAD) Basics
Chapter 1. Getting Started
1.1 Introduction1.2 Engineering Design Process1.3 CAD Process1.4 Manufacturing Process1.5 CAM Process1.6 SolidWorks Installation and Resources1.7 SolidWorks Overview1.8 Customize SolidWorks1.9 Modeling Plan1.10 Part Creation1.11 Examples1.12 TutorialsTutorial 1–1: Create the FlapTutorial 1–2: Create the Pin and Bushing BearingTutorial 1–3: Create the Pillow BlockTutorial 1–4: Create DrawingsTutorial 1–5: Create AssemblyProblems

Chapter 2. Modeling Management
2.1 Overview2.2 Types of CAD Models2.3 Planning Part Creation2.4 Part Topology2.5 Parametric Modeling2.6 Customizing SolidWorks2.7 Productivity Tools2.8 Coordinate Systems2.9 Sketch Planes2.10 Sketch Status2.11 Part Features Tree2.12 Construction Geometry2.13 Reference Geometry2.14 Sketch Entities2.15 Sketch Relations2.16 Equations and Link Values2.17 Geometric Modifiers2.18 Grids2.19 Patterns2.20 Selecting, Editing, and Measuring Entities2.21 Boolean Operations2.22 Templates2.23 Viewing2.24 Model Communication2.25 TutorialsTutorial 2–1: Create a Coil SpringTutorial 2–2: Create Mount PlateTutorial 2–3: Create BracketTutorial 2–4: Create WheelTutorial 2–5: Create Tire and PinTutorial 2–6: Create Caster AssemblyProblems
Chapter 3. Design Intent
3.1 Introduction3.2 Capturing Design Intent3.3 Documenting Design Intent3.4 Comments3.5 Design Binder3.6 Equations3.7 Design Tables and Configurations3.8 Dimension Names3.9 Feature Names3.10 Folders3.11 TutorialsTutorial 3–1: Design Intent via Two Modeling PlansTutorial 3–2: Design Intent via Three Modeling PlansTutorial 3–3: Design Intent via Design SpecificationsTutorial 3–4: Design Intent via Mating ConditionsProblems
Part II: Basic Part Modeling
Chapter 4. Features and Macros
4.1 Introduction4.2 Features4.3 Spur Gears4.4 Design Library and Library Features4.5 Configurations and Design Tables4.6 Macros4.7 TutorialsTutorial 4–1: Create Sweep FeaturesTutorial 4–2: Create Loft FeaturesTutorial 4–3: Use the Hole WizardTutorial 4–4: Create Compression SpringTutorial 4–5: Create SpiralTutorial 4–6: Create FeaturesTutorial 4–7: Use the Smart Fasteners WizardTutorial 4–8: Create a BoltProblems
Chapter 5. Drawings
5.1 Introduction5.2 Engineering Drafting and Graphics Communication5.3 ASME Abbreviation Rules5.4 ASME Drafting Rules5.5 ASME Dimensioning Rules5.6 Dimensions5.7 Drawing Content and Layout5.8 Angle of Projection5.9 Views5.10 Sheets5.11 Title Block5.12 Drafting Control5.13 Tolerances5.14 Bill of Materials5.15 Model and Drawing Associativity5.16 Design Checker5.17 TutorialsTutorial 5–1: Create Drawing ViewsTutorial 5–2: Insert AnnotationsTutorial 5–3: Fill Title BlockTutorial 5–4: Create Assembly Drawing with Bill of MaterialsTutorial 5–5: Use Model-Drawing AssociativityProblems
Chapter 6. Assemblies
6.1 Introduction6.2 Assembly Mates6.3 Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling6.4 Top-Down Assembly Modeling6.5 Assembly Tree6.6 Assembly Drawing6.7 Assembly Exploded View and Animation6.8 Assembly Motion Study6.9 Interference and Collision Detection6.10 Assembly Design Tables6.11 TutorialsTutorial 6–1: Create Cam and Follower AssemblyTutorial 6–2: Create Working Hinge AssemblyTutorial 6–3: Mate Two Gears with Gear MateTutorial 6–4: Create Functional Rack and PinionTutorial 6–5: Create a Functional Ball ScrewTutorial 6–6: Study Universal Joint MotionTutorial 6–7: Create Motion StudyTutorial 6–8: Detect Collision and InterferenceTutorial 6–9: Create Design TableTutorial 6–10: Create Part in Context of AssemblyProblems
Chapter 7. Rendering and Animation
7.1 Introduction7.2 Scenes and Lighting7.3 Rendering Models7.4 Decals7.5 Textures7.6 Materials7.7 Appearance and Transparency7.8 Background and Scenes7.9 Cameras and Camera Sleds7.10 Animation7.11 TutorialsTutorial 7–1: Apply Colors to ObjectsTutorial 7–2: Apply Background and SceneTutorial 7–3: Apply Lights to SceneTutorial 7–4: Add Material and TransparencyTutorial 7–5: Add Camera to SceneTutorial 7–6: Create Motion StudyTutorial 7–7: Create Camera-Sled Based AnimationProblems
Part III: Advanced Part Modeling
Chapter 8. Curves
8.1 Introduction8.2 Curve Representation8.3 Line Parametric Equation8.4 Circle Parametric Equation8.5 Spline Parametric Equation8.6 Two-Dimensional Curves8.7 Three-Dimensional Curves8.8 Curve Management8.9 TutorialsTutorial 8–1: Create a 2D Curve Using Explicit EquationTutorial 8–2: Create a 2D Curve Using Parametric EquationTutorial 8–3: Create a 3D Curve Using Parametric EquationTutorial 8–4: Create a 3D Curve Using 3D PointsTutorial 8–5: Create a 3D Curve Using 3D SketchingTutorial 8–6: Create a 3D Curve Using Composite CurvesTutorial 8–7: Create a 3D Curve by Projecting a Sketch onto a Curved FaceTutorial 8–8: Create a 3D Curve Using Projected CurvesTutorial 8–9: Create a Stethoscope ModelProblems
Chapter 9. Surfaces
9.1 Introduction9.2 Surfaces9.3 Using Surfaces in Solid Modeling9.4 Surface Representation9.5 Plane Parametric Equation9.6 Ruled Surface Parametric Equation9.7 Surface Visualization9.8 Surface Management9.9 TutorialsTutorial 9–1: Create Basic Surfaces: Extrude, Revolve, Loft, Sweep, Knit, and RadiateTutorial 9–2: Create Basic Surfaces: Planar, Filled, Boundary, and OffsetTutorial 9–3: Visualize SurfacesTutorial 9–4: Create an Artistic BowlTutorial 9–5: Use Surface IntersectionsTutorial 9–6: Create a TablespoonTutorial 9–7: Create a Computer MouseTutorial 9–8: Create a Baseball HatTutorial 9–9: Create a Hair DryerTutorial 9–10: Create an Oil ContainerProblems
Chapter 10. Sheet Metal and Weldments
10.1 Introduction10.2 Sheet Metal10.3 Sheet Metal Features10.4 Sheet Metal FeatureManager Design Tree10.5 Sheet Metal Methods10.6 Weldments10.7 Weldment Features10.8 Weld Symbols10.9 TutorialsTutorial 10–1: Create Sheet MetalTutorial 10–2: Create Sheet Metal DrawingTutorial 10–3: Create Sheet Metal Part from Solid BodyTutorial 10–4: Create Sheet Metal Part from Flattened StateTutorial 10–5: Create WeldmentTutorial 10–6: Create Weldment DrawingProblems
Chapter 11. Sustainable Design
11.1 Introduction11.2 Design and Society11.3 Guidelines and Principles11.4 Life Cycle Assessment11.5 Impact Metric11.6 Implementation11.7 Design Activities11.8 Sustainable Design Tools11.9 SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress11.10 TutorialsTutorial 11–1: Redesign a Steel WasherProblems
Part IV: Part Development and Analysis
Chapter 12. Tolerances
12.1 Introduction12.2 Types12.3 Concepts12.4 ASME Tolerance Rules12.5 Tolerancing Tapers12.6 Limits of Dimensions12.7 Tolerance Accumulation12.8 Statistical Tolerancing12.9 True Position12.10 Geometric Tolerances12.11 Datum Target Symbols12.12 Tolerance Interpretation12.13 Tolerance Analysis12.14 SolidWorks Tolerance Analysis12.15 TutorialsTutorial 12–1: Create Conventional TolerancesTutorial 12–2: Create Geometric TolerancesTutorial 12–3: Define Datum TargetsTutorial 12–4: Tolerance a TaperTutorial 12–5: Perform Tolerance Stack-up AnalysisProblems
Chapter 13. Analysis Tools
13.1 Introduction13.2 Data Exchange13.3 Mass Properties13.4 Animation and Motion Analysis13.5 Flow Simulation13.6 Finite Element Method13.7 Finite Element Analysis13.8 SolidWorks Simulation13.9 Von Mises Stress13.10 TutorialsTutorial 13–1: Export Native SolidWorks FilesTutorial 13–2: Import IGES and STEP Files into SolidWorksTutorial 13–3: Calculate Mass Properties of a SolidTutorial 13–4: Perform Motion Analysis Using a MotorTutorial 13–5: Perform Static Linear FEA on a PartTutorial 13–6: Perform Thermal FEA on a PartTutorial 13–7: Perform Flow Analysis on a HoseProblems
Part V: Part Manufacturing
Chapter 14. Rapid Prototyping
14.1 Introduction14.2 Applications14.3 Overview14.4 Concepts14.5 SolidWorks Triangulation14.6 Steps14.7 Building Techniques14.8 Bottle Prototype14.9 TutorialsTutorial 14–1: Generate Part Prototype FileTutorial 14–2: Generate Assembly Prototype FileTutorial 14–3: Read Back an STL FileProblems
Chapter 15. Numerical Control Machining
15.1 Introduction15.2 Basics of Machine Tools15.3 Basics of Machining15.4 Turning15.5 Drilling15.6 Milling15.7 Electrical Discharge Machining15.8 Manufacturing of Design15.9 SolidWorks DFMXpress15.10 Basics of NC Machining15.11 G-Code and M-Code Programming15.12 CAM Add-Ins Software15.13 TutorialsTutorial 15–1: Turn a Stepped ShaftTutorial 15–2: Drill HolesTutorial 15–3: Mill FacesTutorial 15–4: Mill PocketsTutorial 15–5: Mill SlotsTutorial 15–6: Wire EDM a Spline ShaftProblems
Chapter 16. Injection Molding
16.1 Introduction16.2 Basics of Injection Molding Machines16.3 Basics of Injection Molding16.4 Basics of Mold Design16.5 Basics of Part Design16.6 Phases of Mold Design16.7 SolidWorks Mold Design16.8 TutorialsTutorial 16–1: Create a Block MoldTutorial 16–2: Create a Sandbox MoldTutorial 16–3: Create a Hemisphere MoldTutorial 16–4: Create an Easter Egg MoldTutorial 16–5: Generate a Mold DrawingProblems
Appendix A. ANSI and ISO Tolerance Tables
Appendix B. SolidWorks Certification
1. Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)2. Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)3. CSWP – Surfacing4. CSWP – Sheet Metal5. CSWP – Weldments6. CSWP – FEA7. CSWP – Mold Tools
Index

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Appendix A. ANSI and ISO Tolerance Tables

This appendix lists the ANSI and ISO tolerance tables. The tables show the ANSI fits and their equivalent ISO symbols. The tolerance values are given for ranges of the basic sizes. All numbers in the tables are in inches. The tolerance values shown in the tables must be multiplied by 10^–3.

TABLE A.1 Clearance ...

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Appendix A. ANSI and ISO Tolerance Tables

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