Learning SolidWorks

Learning SolidWorks is designed to get you up and running on this powerful, easy-to-use, solid-modeling package in no time. Basing its instruction on the design of a pizza cutter, this text walks you through techniques in modeling, assembly, and creation of working drawings moving from basic to more advanced design techniques. The text is heavily illustrated with screen captures and sample drawings and includes end-of-chapter modeling problems for further practice.

Table of Contents

1. Solids Modeling with SolidWorks
2. Getting Started in SolidWorks
3. Modeling Parts in SolidWorks: Revolves
4. Modeling and Assembly: The Pizza Cutter
5. Creating Working Drawings
6. Modeling the Handle as a Plastic Injection Molded Part
7. Redesigning the Handle

Thoroughly tested on the latest SolidWorks. Look for yearly web updates based on new releases at http://www.prenhall.com/lueptow

Richard M. Lueptow is the Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. He has five patents and over 40 refereed journal and proceedings papers along with many other articles, abstracts, and presentations.

Michael Minbiole studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern University and works at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector. He thanks his parents, Patti and Paul, for their unwavering support and love. He thanks Rich Lueptow for the opportunity to work with him on this project.