Learn SOLIDWORKS 2025 (eBook)
664 Seiten
Packt Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-83546-641-4 (ISBN)
Discover what makes SOLIDWORKS 2025 the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobile, and consumer product design. Drawing from his experience of teaching over 100,000 global learners and expertise in design thinking, Tayseer Almattar brings a uniquely practical and learner-focused approach to mastering SOLIDWORKS.
Starting with the fundamentals, this new edition walks you through the software interface and introduces you to working with 3D files. Through easy-to-follow exercises and hands-on examples, you'll master essential skills such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings. Each concept will build upon the last to prepare you to take on any design project with confidence. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book includes downloadable resources and real-world 3D modeling projects inspired by everyday objects.
By the end of this book, you'll have the expertise to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS and be well-prepared for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.
Elevate your engineering and product design skills with the latest 3D modeling techniques and attain CSWA and CSWP certification with SOLIDWORKS Specialist, Tayseer AlmattarKey FeaturesGet to grips with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling fundamentals via practical applicationsLeverage the creation of assembly designs using both essential and complex mating techniquesLearn best practices for 2D and 3D design modeling, setting the stage for CSWP and CSWA certificationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionDiscover what makes SOLIDWORKS 2025 the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobile, and consumer product design. Drawing from his experience of teaching over 100,000 global learners and expertise in design thinking, Tayseer Almattar brings a uniquely practical and learner-focused approach to mastering SOLIDWORKS. Starting with the fundamentals, this new edition walks you through the software interface and introduces you to working with 3D files. Through easy-to-follow exercises and hands-on examples, you ll master essential skills such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings. Each concept will build upon the last to prepare you to take on any design project with confidence. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book includes downloadable resources and real-world 3D modeling projects inspired by everyday objects. By the end of this book, you'll have the expertise to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS and be well-prepared for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams.What you will learnGrasp the essentials of SOLIDWORKS and the principles of parametric modelingCraft precise 2D sketches that serve as the foundation for intricate 3D modelsUtilize SOLIDWORKS' drawing tools to create standard engineering drawingsAnalyze part and assembly designs by assessing mass properties and material choicesAssemble components to create both fixed and movable assembly structuresGain proficiency in creating diverse configurations for your designsEnhance your design process with the integration of SOLIDWORKS' cloud-based servicesWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring engineers, designers, makers, draftsmen, and hobbyists eager to get started with SOLIDWORKS. It is particularly beneficial for those who want to become Certified SOLIDWORKS Associates (CSWAs) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals (CSWPs). No prior experience of SOLIDWORKS is required, as this book starts from the basics. However, foundational knowledge of 3D modeling will make it easier to follow along.]]>
Preface
SOLIDWORKS stands as a leading piece of software in the realm of 3D engineering and product design, widely utilized across industries such as aviation, automotive, consumer products, and more. This book adopts a practical methodology to help you master SOLIDWORKS at a professional level. Beginning with the fundamentals, such as navigating the software interface and opening new files, it gradually advances through various topics. You’ll learn everything from sketching and constructing intricate 3D models to creating both dynamic and static assemblies.
Our approach is hands-on, ensuring that each tool in SOLIDWORKS is introduced through practical exercises. These exercises will guide you in creating sketches, 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings. To support your learning, we provide downloadable files that you can use to follow along with the concepts and exercises at your own pace. Additionally, the book features two comprehensive projects that integrate the different sections, offering practical applications of the skills you’ve acquired.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to deepen your expertise, this book is structured to be followed sequentially, like a story, but also allows for flexibility to jump between chapters as needed.
Who this book is for
This book is aimed at individuals eager to begin their journey with SOLIDWORKS and gain confidence in using the software. It caters to aspiring engineers, designers, makers, drafting technicians, and hobbyists alike. Additionally, it is tailored for those aspiring to become Certified SOLIDWORKS Associates (CSWAs) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals (CSWPs).
No specific background is required to follow this book, as it starts with the basics of what SOLIDWORKS is and how to use it. However, having a basic theoretical understanding of 3D modeling would be beneficial.
What this book covers
Chapter 1, Introduction to SOLIDWORKS, covers what SOLIDWORKS is and the applications that utilize the software. It also explores the professional certifications that are offered by SOLIDWORKS.
Chapter 2, Interface and Navigation, explores how to navigate the SOLIDWORKS interface.
Chapter 3, SOLIDWORKS 2D Sketching Basics, covers what sketching is in SOLIDWORKS. It also covers how you can sketch basic entities such as lines, circles, rectangles, arcs, and ellipses.
Chapter 4, Special Sketching Commands, covers commands that enable us to sketch more efficiently. These include the fill, mirror, offset, trip, and pattern commands.
Chapter 5, Basic Primary One-Sketch Features, explores the most basic features used for generating 3D models from sketches. Each of these features requires you to have one sketch to apply it. The features include extruded boss and cut, revolved boss and cut, fillets, and chamfers.
Chapter 6, Basic Secondary Multi-Sketch Features, explores another set of basic features that require more than one sketch to apply. They include the swept boss and swept cut and the lofted boss and lofted cut. It also explores reference geometries and how to generate new planes.
Chapter 7, Materials and Mass Properties, explores structural materials for our 3D parts. It also teaches you how to calculate mass properties, such as mass, volume, and the center of gravity.
Chapter 8, Standard Assembly Mates, explores what assemblies are in SOLIDWORKS. You will learn how to generate simple assemblies using the standard mates: coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, lock and set distance, and angle.
Chapter 9, Introduction to Engineering Drawing, explores what engineering drawings are and how to interpret them as per the commonly recognized international standards.
Project 1, 3D Modeling a Pair of Glasses, presents a comprehensive practical exercise linking the topics in Chapters 2 to 9 to 3D model a pair of glasses.
Chapter 10, Basic SOLIDWORKS Drawing Layout and Annotations, explores how to generate basic engineering drawings using SOLIDWORKS drawing tools.
Chapter 11, Bills of Materials, explores what bills of materials are and how to generate and adjust bills of materials with SOLIDWORKS drawing tools.
Chapter 12, Advanced SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Core Features, explores the advanced features used to generate more complex 3D models. These include the draft feature, shell feature, Hole Wizard, features mirroring, rib feature, and multi-body parts.
Chapter 13, Equations, Configurations, and Design Tables, explains how you can apply equations to link different dimensions within the model. You will also learn how to utilize configurations and design tables to generate multiple variations of a single part within one SOLIDWORKS file.
Chapter 14, SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Advanced Mates, explores using advanced mates to generate more dynamic assemblies. These include the profile center, symmetric, width, distance and angle range, path, and linear/linear coupler mates.
Chapter 15, Advanced SOLIDWORKS Assembly Competencies, explores additional assembly features to better evaluate and generate more sound and flexible assemblies. These include the Interference and Collision Detection tools, assembly features, configurations, and design tables for assemblies.
Project 2, 3D Modeling an RC Helicopter Model, presents a comprehensive practical exercise covering topics from across the book to 3D model a remote-control helicopter.
Chapter 16, Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services, explores SOLIDWORKS cloud services, enhancing design sharing, change management, and design files storage through seamless integration with 3DEXPERIENCE.
To get the most out of this book
You will need access to the SOLIDWORKS software for most chapters. Some chapters will also require Microsoft Excel on the same machine.
To get the most out of this book, you should follow all the steps and examples in your version of SOLIDWORKS as you go through them. This book is designed to provide hands-on practical experience.
There are no prerequisite knowledge or skills required to follow this book. However, having a basic theoretical understanding of 3D modeling and interpreting engineering drawings would be helpful.
Download the project files
You can download the project files for this book from GitHub at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Learn-SOLIDWORKS-2025-Third-Edition If there’s an update to the code, it will be updated in the GitHub repository.
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Code in Action
The Code in Action videos for this book can be viewed at https://packt.link/ci6I9
Download the color images
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots and diagrams used in this book. You can download it from https://packt.link/8jkQD
Conventions used
There are a number of text conventions used throughout this book.
Code in text: Indicates code words in text, database table names, folder names, filenames, file extensions, pathnames, dummy URLs, user input, and Twitter handles. Here is an example: “Now, we can use the distance range advanced mate to limit the movement of the drawer support from 0.00mm to 30.00mm.”
Bold: Indicates a new term, an important word, or words that you see onscreen. For instance, words in menus or dialog boxes appear in bold. Here is an example: "Navigate to the Sketching mode using the Top Plane."
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| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 14.3.2025 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Office Programme ► Outlook |
| Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► CAD-Programme | |
| Technik | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83546-641-9 / 1835466419 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83546-641-4 / 9781835466414 |
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