SolidWorks 2007 for Designers

SolidWorks 2007 for Designers introduces readers to SolidWorks 2007, the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user. The chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. About 60 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 40 as exercises to ensure that the user can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, surfaces, and drawing views with bill of materials. Also, the user will learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. In this book, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user.

Salient Features of the Textbook

Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. These chapters cover the Part Design, Assembly Design, and Detailing and Drafting of SolidWorks in detail.
The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.
Every chapter begins with the command section that provides the detailed explanation of the SolidWorks 2007 commands.
Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.
Self-evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Free Teaching and Learning Resources

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with the textbooks:

Free online technical support at techsupport@cadcim.com
Part, assembly, and drawing files of the models used in illustrations, tutorials, and exercises
Customizable PowerPoint presentations for every chapter in this textbook
Instructor s guide that provides solutions to review questions and exercises provided in the textbook
Student projects to enhance the skills
Class tests that can be used by faculty in the class.
Course outline listing the topics that should be covered in basic and advanced classes

To access these free teaching resources, please send your contact information to sales@cadcim.com, mentioning clearly your name, designation, university/college, street address, city, state, zip, and country.