SolidWorks 2010 Part II - Advanced Techniques

SolidWorks 2010 Part II - Advanced Techniques picks up where SolidWorks 2010 Part I - Basic Tools leaves off. Its aim is to take you from an intermediate user with a basic understanding of SolidWorks and modeling techniques to an advanced user capable of creating complex models and able to use the advanced tools provided by SolidWorks. The text covers parts, surfaces, SimulationXpress, sheet metal, top-down assemblies and core and cavity molds.

Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into easy and comprehendible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.

Table of Contents
Introduction
1. 3D Sketch
2. Planes Creation
3. Advanced Modeling - Spanner
4. Sweep with Composite Curve
Sweep - Multi-Pitch Spring, Closed Ends
5. Advanced Modeling - Sweep vs. Loft - Water Pump
6. Lofts - Water Meter Housing
7. Loft with Guide Curves - Waved Washer
8. Surfaces - Lofted Surfaces
Lofted Surface - Remote Control Casing
9. Advanced Surfaces - Surface Offset / Ruled
10. Surfaces vs. Solid Modeling - Helmet
11. SimulationXpress - Spanner
12. Sheet Metal - Post Cap
Sheet Metal - Vents
13. Forming Tools - Button with Slots
Sheet Metal - Mounting Tray
14. Sheet Metal Conversions
15. Top-Down Assembly - Core & Cavity - Assembly Level
Tooling Design - Part Level
16. Top-Down Assembly - Miniature Vise
17. External References & Repair Errors - Double Link
Certified SolidWorks Core Preparation Practice
Student Testimonials
SolidWorks 2010 Quick-Guides