1st Edition

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2018

By Paul Schilling, Randy Shih Copyright 2018
600 Pages
by SDC Publications

Parametric Modeling with SOLIDWORKS 2018 contains a series of seventeen tutorial style lessons designed to introduce SOLIDWORKS 2018, solid modeling and parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book introduces SOLIDWORKS 2018 on a step-by-step basis, starting with constructing basic shapes, all the way through to the creation of assembly drawings and motion analysis. This book takes... Read more

1. Introduction - Getting Started 

2. Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 

3. Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 

4. Feature Design Tree 

5. Geometric Relations Fundamentals 

6. Geometric Construction Tools 

7. Parent Child Relationships and the BORN Technique 

8. Part Drawings and Associative Functionality 

9. Reference Geometry and Auxiliary Views 

10. Introduction to 3D Printing 

11. Symmetrical Features in Designs 

12. Advanced 3D Construction Tools 

13. Sheet Metal Designs 

14. Assembly Modeling - Putting it all Together 

15. Design Library and Basic Motion Study

16. Design Analysis with SimulationXpress 

17. CSWA Exam Preparation

Biography

Paul Schilling, Randy Shih