TY - BOOK AU - Valentino,James AU - DiZinno,Nicholas TI - SolidWorks for technology and engineering SN - 9780831134518 PY - 2012/// CY - New York PB - Industrial Press KW - Computer KW - Aided design KW - Computer graphics N1 - Includes index; Introduction to SolidWorks -- The SolidWorks user interface -- Creating 2D sketches on reference planes -- Advanced sketch tools -- Creating extrude, fillet and hole features -- Producing 2D engineering drawings from 3D solid parts -- Creating shells draft and rib features -- Patterns, mirror features and the hole wizard -- Creating sweep, curve and loft features -- Creating assemblies -- Producing 2D engineering drawings from 3D solid assemblies -- Animation -- Configurations -- Design stress analysis with SimulationXpress -- Sheet metal parts -- Using links and equations -- Appendix A: Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Exam -- Appendix B: Customizing N2 - "SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering provides a comprehensive introduction for students. Little or no prior experience is needed to benefit from this liberally illustrated work. Use the book in any educational setting from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and vocational / technical schools and industrial training centers. The book is also a reliable reference on the job. It functions well as a self-study manual. Authors Valentino and DiZinno have carefully and thoughtfully arranged the contents in a clear, logical sequence."-- Publisher's description ER -