Introduction to SolidWorks: A Comprehensive Guide with Applications in 3D Printing

This senior undergraduate level textbook is written for Advanced Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, as well as CAD/CAM courses. Its goal is to assist students in colleges and universities, designers, engineers, and professionals interested in using SolidWorks as the design and 3D printing tool for emerging manufacturing technology for practical applications. This textbook will bring a new dimension to SolidWorks by introducing readers to the role of SolidWorks in the relatively new manufacturing paradigm shift, known as 3D-Printing which is based on Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology. This new textbook: Features modeling of complex parts and surfaces Provides a step-by-step tutorial type approach with pictures showing how to model using SolidWorks Offers a user-Friendly approach for the design of parts, assemblies, and drawings, motion-analysis, and FEA topics Includes clarification of connections between SolidWorks and 3D-Printing based on Additive Manufacturing Discusses a clear presentation of Additive Manufacturing for Designers using SolidWorks CAD software "Introduction to SolidWorks: A Comprehensive Guide with Applications in 3D Printing" is written using a hands-on approach which includes a significant number of pictorial descriptions of the steps that a student should follow to model parts, assemble parts, and produce drawings.

Table of Contents:
Section I Introductory Engineering Design Principles with SolidWorks 1 Introduction 2 Geometric Construction Tools 3 Features 4 Part Modeling—CSWA Preparations 5 Advanced Part Modeling—CSWA Preparations 6 Creating Revolved, Swept, and Lofted Parts 7 Part Modeling with Equation-Driven Curves 8 Assembly Modeling—CSWA Preparations 9 Part and Assembly Drawings—CSWA Preparations Section II Intermediate Engineering Design Principles with SolidWorks 10 Reverse Engineering Using Auto Trace and FeatureWorks 11 Top–Down Design 12 Surface Modeling 13 Toolboxes and Design Libraries 14 Animation with Basic Motion 15 Animation with SolidWorks Motion 16 Rendering Section III Engineering Design Practice with SolidWorks 17 Mold Design 18 Sheet Metal Parts—I 19 Sheet Metal Parts—II 20 Weldments 21 Routings in Piping and Tubing 22 Power Transmission Elements 23 Cam Design 24 Mechanism Design Using Blocks 25 Die Design 26 Aluminum Extrusion from Manufacturers’ Internet Websites 27 Geneva Wheel Mechanism 28 Event-Based Motion Analysis 29 Electrical Routing 30 Customized Internal and External Threads 31 Sustainability Design for Parts 32 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 33 Evaluating the Cost of Machined Parts 34 Finite Element Analysis Using SolidWorks Section IV Introductory 3D Printing 35 Overview of Additive Manufacturing 36 Insight Software for Fortus Production Systems 37 CatalystEX Software User Guide for Dimension sst 1200es 38 Bead Design with Orientation Considerations 39 Building Tall Parts Using Surround Support 40 Vacuum Forming 41 Design for Assembly Manufacturing 42 Design Guidelines for Advanced Build Options 43 Design for Functionality 44 Mold Tooling Using Z-Corp Spectrum 510 3D Printer

Review :
"This book is very thorough and each section is explained very clearly. There are a number of examples in each chapter and then exercises at the end which should ensure that students continue to build on their knowledge. There will also be a link on the publisher’s website which will give access to examples for download. It is an ideal reference book for those seeking to either learn SolidWorks or advance their skills to the highest level." —David Tanner, University of Limerick, Ireland "The textbook provides an impressive coverage of the various drawing and design tools of SolidWorks. Obviously the book is an outcome of an extensive and meticulous work by an erudite in the domains of CAD and 3D printing. The extent of covered topics goes far beyond the basic SolidWorks capabilities, covering many advanced tools and features, such as finite element analysis, die design, power transmission elements, cam design, routing in piping and tubing, etc. The integration of 3D printing and SolidWorks modeling under one title offers a wider perspective to the interested readers. The author presents the content in a plain and clear, yet detailed and all-inclusive writing style. This makes the book an excellent resource for users who are just starting with SolidWorks, as well as for users who would like to extend their knowledge in SolidWorks and are in need of applying it for specific applications. By providing numerous tutorials and examples, the users are guided step-by-step through the design process in an organized manner. Exercises at the end of chapters provide ample opportunities for practicing and refining the acquired skills." — Aleksandar Vakanski, University of Idaho, USA "The book shows a comprehensive introduction to SolidWorks. The material within the text is laid out in a way that demonstrates all the essential features of SolidWorks in a clear and cogent manner. The material is organized in a way that each chapter builds on the material of the previous chapters allowing students to experience all aspects of the software. The interspersed tutorials are useful because they allow the student to apply those skills gained immediately with step by step guidance. — Stephen Holler, Fordham University, New York, USA