SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills

• Picks up where SOLIDWORKS Basic Tools leaves off 
• Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects 
• Comprehensive coverage of intermediate SOLIDWORKS tools and techniques 
• Expands on Solids, Surfaces, Multibodies, Configurations, Drawings, Sheet Metal and Assemblies 
• Features a quick reference guide 
• This edition includes six new chapters 

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills is part of a three part series which builds on the SOLIDWORKS features learned in SOLIDWORKS 2018 Basic Tools. SOLIDWORKS 2018 Intermediate Skills broadens your SOLIDWORKS knowledge base by covering such features as surveys, lofts and boundaries, the use of multibodies, generating engineering drawings and other SOLIDWORKS functions that are critical for the effective use of this powerful software.

This book helps prepare you for the advanced features of SOLIDWORKS which are covered in SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques. It uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects. This book also features a Quick-Reference-Guide to the SOLIDWORKS 2018 commands, icons, and customized hotkeys.

Who’s this book for?

This book is for the mid-level user, who is already familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program. It is also a great resource for the more CAD literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2018 has to offer.

Table of Contents

      Introduction: SOLIDWORKS User Interface 
1.   Document Properties 
2.   Sketching 
3.   Creating Multibody Parts 
4.   Working with Multibody Parts 
5.   Revolved & Thread Features 
6.   Flex Bending 
7.   Sweep with Guide Curves 
8.   Lofts and Boundaries 
9.   Surfaces and Patches 
10. Configuration Features 
11. Assembly Motions and Mates 
12. Using Smart Mates 
13. Top Down Assembly 
14. Using the Lip and Groove Options 
15. Assembly Drawings and BOMs 
16. Drawings and Detailing 
17. SOLIDWORKS MBD 
18. Sheet Metal Parts 
19. Smart Components 
20. Using Subtract & Intersect 
21. Using Magnetic Mates 
22. Hybrid Modeling 
      Glossary 
      Index 
      SOLIDWORKS 2018 Quick-Guides