CADArtifex, Willis John, Dogra Sandeep. SolidWorks 2024: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users

11th Edition. — Independently published, 2024. — 780 p. — ISBN-13: 979-8876500267.SolidWorks 2024: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for both instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SolidWorks for creating 3D mechanical designs. This is a valuable resource for new SolidWorks users and a great teaching tool for classroom training. With 14 chapters and a total of 780 p., the content extensively covers key SolidWorks environments such as Sketching, Part Modeling, Assembly, and Drawing. This textbook teaches users to use SolidWorks mechanical design software for creating parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Additionally, a dedicated chapter is included to guide users in creating multiple configurations of a design.This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools and commands of SOLIDWORKS but also the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Additionally, every chapter ends with practical hands-on test drives that allow users to experience the user-friendly and powerful technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.Introduction to SolidWorks.
Drawing Sketches with SolidWorks.
Editing and Modifying Sketches.
Applying Geometric Relations and Dimensions.
Creating Base Features of Solid Models.
Creating Reference Geometries.
Advanced Modeling – I.
Advanced Modeling – II.
Patterning and Mirroring.
Advanced Modeling – III.
Working with Configurations.
Working with Assemblies – I.
Working with Assemblies – II.
Working with Drawings.Main Features of the Textbook:
Comprehensive coverage of tools.
Step-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapter.
Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapter.
Additional notes and tips.
Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations).
Free learning resources for faculty and students.
Additional student and faculty projects.
Technical support for the book by contacting info@cadartifex.com.