Learning SolidWorks, 2/E
Richard M. Lueptow, Northwestern University
Michael Minbiole

ISBN-10: 0131409743
ISBN-13: 9780131409743

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 240 pp
Published: 05/14/2003

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For courses where SolidWorks is used.

Basing its instruction on the design of a pizza cutter, this text walks you through techniques in modeling, assembly, and creation of working drawings moving from basic to more advanced design techniques. The text is heavily illustrated with screen captures and sample drawings and includes end-of-chapter modeling problems for further practice.

  • NEW - Text fully updated to latest version of SolidWorks—Look for future updates at www.prenhall.com/lueptow.
  • A progressive self-learning method is used to effectively teach the basics of SolidWorks as well as advanced solids modeling concepts.

    • Allows students to work through the book at their own pace with little need for formal instruction.

  • Each chapter begins with an overview and a list of objectives.
  • Special boxes describe advanced capabilities of SolidWorks or explain useful modeling or engineering concepts.

    • Gives students the options to explore alternative approaches or concepts.

  • Nearly all of SolidWorks' capabilities and functions are explained and utilized.

    • Trains students to be proficient users of SolidWorks upon completion of the book.

  • Comes with free SolidWorks Student Design Kit and 150 day trial SolidWorks 2003 license for students.
  • Several independent projects.

    • Gives students setup information, and encourages students to refer to previous lessons to complete projects for a variety of disciplines and mastery levels.

  • Text fully updated to latest version of SolidWorks—Look for future updates at www.prenhall.com/lueptow.



1. Solids Modeling with SolidWorks.

Constraint-Based Solids Modeling. The Nature of Solids Modeling.



2. Getting Started with SolidWorks.

Introduction and Reference. Modeling the Guard. Modeling the Arm. Modeling the Blade.



3. Modeling Parts in SolidWorks: Revolves.

Modeling the Cap. Modeling the Handle. Modeling the Rivet.



4. Modeling An Assembly: The Pizza Cutter.

Modeling the Cutter Sub-Assembly. Modeling the Pizza Cutter Assembly. Checking the Assembly for Interface. Creating an Exploded View of the Assembly.



5. Creating Working Drawings.

Detail Drawing in SolidWorks. Editing a Drawing Sheet Format. Creating a Drawing of the Arm. Creating a Drawing of the Pizza Cutter Assembly.



6. Modeling the Handle as a Plastic Injection-Molded Part.

The Design of Plastic Injection-Molded Handle. Shelling the Handle and Adding Assembly Holes. Adding Ribs to the Handle. Adding Sweeps to the Handle. Using SmartMates to Assemble the Handle Halves.



7. Redesigning the Handle.

Creating the Handle's Base Feature Using a Loft. Creating the Flanged End Using a Surface. Creating a Configuration of the Handle with Engraved Text. Assembling the Handle and Cutter Sub-Assembly.



Index.

Richard M. Lueptow is the Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. He has five patents and over 40 refereed journal and proceedings papers along with many other articles, abstracts, and presentations.

Michael Minbiole studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern University and works at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector. He thanks his parents, Patti and Paul, for their unwavering support and love. He thanks Rich Lueptow for the opportunity to work with him on this project.

Learning SolidWorks is designed to get you up and running on this powerful, easy-to-use, solid-modeling package in no time. Basing its instruction on the design of a pizza cutter, this text walks you through techniques in modeling, assembly, and creation of working drawings moving from basic to more advanced design techniques. The text is heavily illustrated with screen captures and sample drawings and includes end-of-chapter modeling problems for further practice.

Table of Contents
  1. Solids Modeling with SolidWorks
  2. Getting Started in SolidWorks
  3. Modeling Parts in SolidWorks: Revolves
  4. Modeling and Assembly: The Pizza Cutter
  5. Creating Working Drawings
  6. Modeling the Handle as a Plastic Injection Molded Part
  7. Redesigning the Handle

Thoroughly tested on the latest SolidWorks. Look for yearly web updates based on new releases at http://www.prenhall.com/lueptow

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