SOLIDWORKS 2016 Learn by doing: Part, Assembly, Drawings, Sheet metal, Surface Design, Mold Tools, Weldments, DimXpert, and Rendering

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Learn by doing introduces new users to mechanical design using SOLIDWORKS and how it can be used to create a variety of models. In fourteen tutorial based chapters, author guides you through all the necessary commands and options in SOLIDWORKS 2016, from sketching to parametric modeling and finally ending with rendering. The commands are presented one step at a time using simple examples. The approach used in this book helps you to become a skilled SOLIDWORKS user.

SOLIDWORKS 2016 Learn by doing begins with introduction basic modeling. The later chapters focus on additional modeling, top-down assemblies, sheet metal modeling, drafting, surface modeling, mold tools, weldments, DimXpert, and rendering.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started

2. Modeling Basics

3. Assembly Basics

4. Creating Drawings

5. Sketching

6. Additional Modeling Tools

7. Sheet metal Modeling

8. Top-Down Assembly

9. Dimensions and Annotations

10. Surface Design

11. Mold Tools

12. Weldments

13. DimXpert

14. Appearances and Rendering