Introduction to SolidWorks (Hortman)

by Melvin Hortman

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This book is an introduction of the SolidWorks software from a Mechanical Design role. It prepares students for beginning mechanical design and drafting and becoming a certified SolidWorks Associate.

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Publisher
Renton Technical College
Subjects
Workforce, Drafting and Design Technology
Licence
CC BY-NC 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Tweens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: SolidWorks User Interface
  7. 1.1: What is SolidWorks?
  8. 1.2: General User Interface Components
  9. 1.3: Major User Interface Components
  10. 1.4: Other User Interface Components
  11. 2: Sketching and Relations
  12. 2.1: Starting a Sketch
  13. 2.2: Sketch Creation Tools
  14. 2.3: Smart Dimension
  15. 2.4: Modification Sketch Tools
  16. 2.5: Geometric (Sketch) Relations
  17. 3: Advanced Sketching Tutorials
  18. 3.1: Bracket Tutorial
  19. 3.2: Oil Pan Gasket Tutorial
  20. 4: Extruded Features
  21. 4.1: Sketch-Based Features
  22. 4.2: Feature Based Features
  23. 4.3: CAE1001 Full Part Tutorial
  24. 4.4: CAE1002 Full Part Tutorial
  25. 5: Revolve and Other DFM Tools
  26. 5.1: Revolved Features
  27. 5.2: Shell
  28. 5.3: Draft
  29. 5.4: Thin Feature and Rib
  30. 5.5: CAE1004 Flywheel Tutorial
  31. 6: Complex Shapes
  32. 6.1: Reference Geometry - Planes
  33. 6.2: 2130005A Simple Camshaft Tutorial
  34. 6.3: 2130006 Bike Frame Tutorial
  35. 6.4: Sweep
  36. 6.5: Loft and Wrap
  37. 7: Assembly Modeling
  38. 7.1: Introduction to Assembly Models
  39. 7.2: Inserting Components Into Assemblies
  40. 7.3: Standard Mates
  41. 7.4: Advanced and Mechanical Mates
  42. 7.5: Fasteners and Design Library
  43. 7.6: CAE1000 Assembly Tutorial
  44. 7.7: Assembly Evaluation
  45. 7.8: Assembly Documentation
  46. 8: CSWA Preparation
  47. 8.1: Short Cut Tools
  48. Back Matter
  49. Index
  50. Glossary
  51. Detailed Licensing