SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal and Surface Design 2024 for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It intends to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS to create real-world sheet metal components and surface designs. This textbook is a great help for SOLIDWORKS users new to sheet metal and surface designs. It consists of a total of 224 pages covering the sheet metal and surface design environments of SOLIDWORKS. It teaches users to use SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software for creating parametric 3D sheet metal components and complex shapes of surface models. This textbook not only focuses on using the tools and commands of SOLIDWORKS for creating sheet metal components and surface models but also on the concept of design. It contains theory followed by tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating sheet metal components and surface models. Moreover, it ends with Hands-on Test Drives that allow users to experience the user-friendly interface and technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS. Main Features of the Textbook Comprehensive coverage of tools Step-by-step real-world tutorials with every chapter Hands-on test drives to enhance the skills at the end of every chapter Additional notes and tips Customized content for faculty (PowerPoint Presentations) Free learning resources for faculty and students Additional student and faculty projects Technical support for the book by contacting info@cadartifex.com

SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2024: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. This textbook benefits new SOLIDWORKS Simulation users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 10 chapters, with a total of 398 pages covering various types of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) such as Linear Static Analysis, Buckling Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Frequency Analysis, Drop Test Analysis, and Non-linear Static Analysis. This textbook covers important concepts and methods used in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) such as Preparing Geometry, Boundary Conditions (load and fixture), Element Types, Interactions, Connectors, Meshing, Mesh Controls, Mesh Check (Aspect Ratio check and Jacobian check), Adaptive Meshing (H-Adaptive and P-Adaptive), Iterative Methods (Newton-Raphson Scheme and Modified Newton-Raphson Scheme), Incremental Methods (Force, Displacement, or Arc Length), and so on. This textbook not only focuses on using the tools of SOLIDWORKS Simulation but also on the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) through various real-world case studies. The case studies used in this textbook allow users to solve various real-world engineering problems by using SOLIDWORKS Simulation step-by-step. Also, the Hands-on test drives given at the end of chapters allow users to experience the ease of use and immense capacities of SOLIDWORKS Simulation.

AutoCAD 2024: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD for creating 2D engineering drawings as well as 3D Models. This textbook is a great help for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. The textbook consists of 13 chapters, and a total of 548 pages covering major workspaces of AutoCAD such as Drafting & Annotation and 3D Modeling, teaching you to use AutoCAD software for creating, editing, plotting, and managing real world 2D engineering drawings and 3D Models. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of AutoCAD but also on the concept of design. Every chapter of this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions on how to easily create mechanical designs and drawings. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives allowing users to experience AutoCAD’s user-friendly and powerful capabilities.

Creo Parametric 11.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, with a total of 738 pages covering the major modes of Creo Parametric such as the Sketch, Part, Assembly, and Drawing modes. The textbook teaches users to use Creo Parametric mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on using the tools/commands of Creo Parametric but also the concept of design. Each chapter of this textbook contains tutorials that help users to operate Creo Parametric step-by-step easily. Moreover, each chapter ends with hands-on test drives which allow users to experience the user-friendly and technical capabilities of Creo Parametric.

AutoCAD 2025: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as for self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers, designers, and CAD operators interested in learning AutoCAD to create 2D engineering drawings as well as 3D Models. This textbook is a great help for new AutoCAD users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. The textbook consists of 13 chapters, and a total of 550 pages covering major workspaces of AutoCAD such as Drafting & Annotation and 3D Modeling, teaching you to use AutoCAD software for creating, editing, plotting, and managing real-world 2D engineering drawings and 3D Models. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of AutoCAD but also the concept of design. Every chapter of this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions on how to easily create mechanical designs and drawings. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives allowing users to experience AutoCAD's user-friendly and powerful capabilities. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 2. Creating Drawings - I Chapter 3. Working with Drawing Aids and Layers Chapter 4. Creating Drawings - II Chapter 5. Modifying and Editing Drawings - I Chapter 6. Working with Dimensions and Dimensions Style Chapter 7. Editing Dimensions and Adding Text Chapter 8. Modifying and Editing Drawings - II Chapter 9. Hatching and Gradients Chapter 10. Working with Blocks and Xrefs Chapter 11. Working with Layouts Chapter 12. Printing and Plotting Chapter 13. Introducing 3D Basics and Creating 3D Models

Autodesk Inventor 2025: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users has been designed for both instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. This textbook aims to assist engineers and designers interested in learning Autodesk Inventor to create 3D mechanical designs. It is an excellent guide for new Inventor users and a valuable teaching aid for classroom training. The textbook consists of 14 chapters and a total of 794 pages, covering major environments of Autodesk Inventor, such as the Sketching environment, Part modeling environment, Assembly environment, Presentation environment, and Drawing environment. It teaches you how to use Autodesk Inventor mechanical design software to build parametric 3D solid components and assemblies, as well as create animations and 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools and commands of Autodesk Inventor but also on the concept of design. Each chapter contains tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Additionally, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow users to experience the user-friendly and powerful technical capabilities of Autodesk Inventor. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction to Autodesk Inventor Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches with Autodesk Inventor Chapter 3. Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4. Applying Constraints and Dimensions Chapter 5. Creating Base Features of Solid Models Chapter 6. Creating Work Features Chapter 7. Advanced Modeling - I Chapter 8. Advanced Modeling - II Chapter 9. Patterning and Mirroring Chapter 10. Advanced Modeling - III Chapter 11. Working with Assemblies - I Chapter 12. Working with Assemblies - II Chapter 13. Creating Animation and Exploded Views Chapter 14. Working with Drawings

FreeCAD 0.20: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning FreeCAD to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is an excellent guide for new FreeCAD users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. It consists of 10 chapters and a total of 446 pages covering major workbenches of FreeCAD such as Sketcher, Part Design, A2plus, and TechDraw. The textbook teaches you to use FreeCAD mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as creating 2D drawings. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of FreeCAD but also the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow users to experience the user-friendly and powerful technical capabilities of FreeCAD.

SOLIDWORKS 2024: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for both instructor-led courses and self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS for creating 3D mechanical designs. This is a valuable resource for new SOLIDWORKS users and a great teaching tool for classroom training. With 14 chapters and a total of 780 pages, the content extensively covers key SOLIDWORKS environments such as Sketching, Part Modeling, Assembly, and Drawing. This textbook teaches users to use SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software for creating parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Additionally, a dedicated chapter is included to guide users in creating multiple configurations of a design. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools and commands of SOLIDWORKS but also the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Additionally, every chapter ends with practical hands-on test drives that allow users to experience the user-friendly and powerful technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.

• Picks up where SOLIDWORKS Basic Tools leaves off • Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects • Comprehensive coverage of intermediate SOLIDWORKS tools and techniques • Expands on Solids, Surfaces, Multibodies, Configurations, Drawings, Sheet Metal and Assemblies • Includes a quick reference guide • This edition features a new chapter on Plastic Parts SOLIDWORKS 2024 Intermediate Skills is part of a three part series which builds on the SOLIDWORKS features learned in SOLIDWORKS 2024 Basic Tools. SOLIDWORKS 2024 Intermediate Skills broadens your SOLIDWORKS knowledge base by covering such features as surveys, lofts and boundaries, the use of multibodies, generating engineering drawings and other SOLIDWORKS functions that are critical for the effective use of this powerful software. This book helps prepare you for the advanced features of SOLIDWORKS which are covered in SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques. It uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects. This book also features a Quick-Reference-Guide to the SOLIDWORKS 2024 commands, icons, and customized hotkeys. Who’s this book for? This book is for the mid-level user, who is already familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program. It is also a great resource for the more CAD literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2024 has to offer.

SOLIDWORKS 2024 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2024. This book provides a detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling and assembly. The SOLIDWORKS 2024 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. In this edition, the author has covered some major enhancements and tools of SOLIDWORKS 2024 such as Sketch Dimension Previews, Flip side to cut, Type of Bounding Box, and Existing 2D Sketch. Furthermore, the author has explained how to create symmetrical linear patterns and use the Create mates only when names match option to create mates with ease. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using text, along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. Salient Features Consists of 14 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2024 concepts and techniques. Hundreds of illustrations and tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2024. Summary on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help students assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2024 Chapter 2: Sketching, Dimensioning, and Creating Base Features and Drawings Chapter 3: Editing and modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10:Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 13: Working with Drawing View-I Chapter 14: Working with Drawing View-II Index Projects for free Download * SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam * (* For free download from www.cadcim.com)