
View the provided videos in the book to enhance the user experience.PDF stands for ‘Portable Document Format’ file. There is also twenty percent additional homework examples for the instructors with support materials. Chapter 10 on additive manufacturing was updated with new vendor and technology changes. New in the 2018 EditionĪ new bonus chapter on the CSWA - Mechanical Design exam has been added to the book.

Their responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model.

These professionals are directly involved with SOLIDWORKS every day. The author developed the industry scenarios by combining his own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers. Understand the curriculum and categories of the CSWA exam and the required model knowledge needed to successfully take the exam. Project 11: Review the Certified Associate - Mechanical Design (CSWA) program. Understand 3D printer terminology along with a working knowledge of preparing, saving, and printing CAD models on a low cost printer. Project 10: Comprehend the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing. Apply design intent and intelligent modeling techniques in a sketch, feature, part, plane, assembly and drawing. Understand a general overview of SOLIDWORKS Simulation and the type of questions that are on the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate - Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) exam. Project 8 - Project 9: Recognize SOLIDWORKS Simulation and Intelligent Modeling techniques. Convert a solid part into a Sheet Metal part and insert and apply various Sheet Metal features.

Develop components In-Context with InPlace Mates, along with the ability to import parts using the Top-Down assembly method. Project 7: Understand Top-Down assembly modeling and Sheet Metal parts. Additional techniques include the edit and reuse of features, parts, and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, configurations, SOLIDWORKS 3D ContentCentral and the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox.

Project 1 - Project 6: Explore the SOLIDWORKS User Interface and CommandManager, Document and System properties, simple and complex parts and assemblies, proper design intent, design tables, configurations, multi-sheet, multi-view drawings, BOMs, and Revision tables using basic and advanced features. The book is divided into five sections with 11 projects. The book provides a solid foundation in SOLIDWORKS by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions for the beginner to intermediate SOLIDWORKS user featuring machined, plastic and sheet metal components.ĭesired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each project. Engineering Design with SOLIDWORKS 2018 and video instruction is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals.
