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Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2008 & MultiMedia CD

Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2008 & MultiMedia CD

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Authors: David C. Planchard, Marie P. Planchard
Publisher: Schroff Development Corporation
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
Sales Rank: 39997

Media: Perfect Paperback
Pages: 674
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.4

ISBN: 1585034193
Dewey Decimal Number: 670
EAN: 9781585034192
ASIN: 1585034193

Publication Date: November 26, 2007
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Product Description
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
Index


Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Engineering Design   September 15, 2008
Mourad Demerdjian (Boston)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

I'm a new user to Solidworks and I purchased Enginering Design by David and Marie Planchard because of their extensive experience in Solidworks CAD modeling. The book is project based and very easy to follow along. I've been a Pro engineer user for 4 years and want to also learn Solidworks. This book gives a solid foundation on the basics and I would recommend it to new or experienced Solidworks users.


4 out of 5 stars Good Book!   August 27, 2008
D. Holt (Canton, MI)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful

I am not a beginner in Solid Works, but I noticed the book is very specific with detailed lessons. It is a good source of learning!


5 out of 5 stars The book to own   July 17, 2008
J. Williams (Little Rock)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful

I've been combining my retraining in 3D modeling and learning SolidWorks specifics with the help of two SolidWorks books; Engineering Design with SolidWorks and A Commands Guide for SolidWorks. Both books deploy a step-by-step very well illustrated instruction approach.

I'm rather new to 3D. I found the two books to be extremely useful and easy to follow. In a previous life, I was an AutoCad VAR, although that is going back quite a few years. Part of my learning process has been unlearning some of my AutoCad approaches. This takes time, but is well worth it. SolidWorks is a great software package.

Engineering Design with SolidWorks walks you through SW in no time by combining parts that you create with sub-assemblies and assemblies. The numerous illustrations with the easy step-by-step procedure makes this book ideal for the self taught person or the classroom environment. Example: In the assembly section, there are screen shots of each selection; edge, face, etc. and then a screen shot of the model with the Mate PropertyManager to inforce and guide you through the process. This is very helpful for any new user. This type of illustration is provided throughout the book.

At the end of each chapter, additional parts and sub-assemblies are available to build your confidence. The book spends a great deal of time addressing geometric sketch relationships, and the ability to edit a sketch or feature in a model. This is time well spent.

The drawing chapter takes you through setting up a sheet format, detailing drawings with multi sheets, multi views, setting part numbers in a BOM, revision tables, and inserting design tables with configurations. All great things.

The included CD has all the lessons animated. Great work here. If you get bored reading the book, pop in the CD, sit back and enjoy some Solidworks modeling.



4 out of 5 stars Easy to follow   June 26, 2008
Ike L. Coffman (Houston)
32 out of 32 found this review helpful

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.


5 out of 5 stars Good SolidWorks tool   June 2, 2008
Dan Volt
30 out of 30 found this review helpful

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.