SOLIDWORKS 2016 Basic Tools

• Starts at an introductory level, designed for beginners

• Comprehensive coverage of beginning tools and techniques

• Uses a step by step, tutorial approach with real world projects

• Covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings

• Features a quick reference guide and a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate practice exam

• The first book of a three book series




SOLIDWORKS 2016 Basic Tools is the first book in a three part series. It introduces new users to the SOLIDWORKS interface, SOLIDWORKS tools and basic modeling techniques. It provides readers with a strong understanding of SOLIDWORKS and covers the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings. 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 comprehensible 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.

Who this book is for


This book is for the beginner who is not familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program and its add ins.




Table of Contents

      Introduction: SOLIDWORKS 2016 User Interface

1.   System Options

2.   Document Templates

3.   Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude Options

4.   Basic Solid Modeling - Extrude & Revolve

5.   Revolved Parts - Ball Joint Arm

     
Derived Sketches - Center Ball Joint

6.   Rib & Shell Features - Formed Tray

     
Using Shell and Mirror

7.   Linear Patterns - Test Tray

     
Circular Patterns - Spur Gear

     
Circular Patterns - Circular Base Mount

     
Curve Driven Patterns & Hole Wizard

8.   Part Configuration - Machined Block

9.   Modeling Threads - Threaded Insert


10. Bottom Up Assembly - Ball Joint Assembly

     
Bottom Up Assembly - Links Assembly

11. Using Advanced Mates

     
Using Limit Mates and Cam Mates

     
Using Cam Followers

     
L1 Final Exam

12. Layout Assembly

     
SOLIDWORKS Animator - The Basics

13. Working with Sketch Pictures

     
PhotoView360 Basics

14. Drawing Preparations

15. Assembly Drawings - Links Assembly

     
Assembly Drawing - Alternate Position View

16. Drawing Views - Machined Block

17. Detailing - Machined Block Details

18. Sheet Metal Drawings - Post Cap

     
e-Drawings - Soft Lock Assembly

19. Configurations Part I - Button Assembly

     
Configurations Part II - Assembly & Drawing

20. Part - Design Tables

     
Assembly - Design Tables

     
Level 2 Final Exams

     
CSWA Core Preparation Practice

     
Glossary

     
Index

     
SOLIDWORKS 2016 Quick-Guides