Mastering SolidWorks / Edition 2

by Ibrahim Zeid

Overview

Revised and Updated: The Definitive Hands-On Guide to Solid Modeling with SolidWorks 2021

Fully updated for SolidWorks 2021, Mastering SolidWorks, Third Edition, thoroughly illuminates solid modeling CAD techniques for developing parts, assemblies, and drawings. Additional specializations, SolidWorks toolboxes, and manufacturing techniques are also covered, including sheet metal, injection molding, and animation. New illustrations reflect SolidWorks 2021 throughout, and this edition fully reflects changes in workflow since SolidWorks 2014.

Mastering SolidWorks can develop CAD skills in students with little or no solid modeling expertise, help more advanced students hone specialized skills, and prepare any SolidWorks user for SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP) certification. Written especially for beginners and intermediate users, it will also be valuable to experienced users requiring specialized knowledge, to companies training their own professionals, and to all schools teaching engineering, design, or 3D modeling.

• Understand SolidWorks as a powerful design/manufacturing system, not just a piece of software
• Learn key modeling concepts for working efficiently, avoiding errors, and transferring your skills anywhere
• Rapidly create, assemble, document, and visualize parts
• Embed “design intelligence” to make parts easier to edit and manufacture
• Master part modeling: from basic features, drawings, and assemblies to advanced curves, surfaces, and sustainable designs
• Develop and analyze parts using tolerances and SolidWorks analysis tools
• Manufacture parts with rapid prototyping, numerical control machining, and injection molding

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133885941
Publisher:	Peachpit Press
Publication date:	09/17/2014
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	552
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Ibrahim Zeid, Professor of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Northeastern University, is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. His research focuses on mechanics, personalized medicine, simulation, and complex networks analysis. His honors include Northeastern's Excellence in Teaching Award and SAE's Ralph R. Teetor National Educational Award.


Nathan Brown, research engineer and instructor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Louisville, teaches SolidWorks, 3D modeling, and manufacturing processes at the graduate level. A Certified SolidWorks Associate, his extensive CAD experience includes developing custom, anatomically accurate pelvic limb 3D computer models to investigate and correct ligament injuries and deficiencies in dogs.

Table of Contents

Preface vi

PART I: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) BASICS 1

Chapter 1 Getting Started 3

1.1 Introduction 3

1.2 Engineering Design Process 4

1.3 CAD Process 4

1.4 Manufacturing Process 5

1.5 CAM Process 6

1.6 SolidWorks Installation and Resources 6

1.7 SolidWorks Overview 8

1.8 Customize SolidWorks 11

1.9 Modeling Plan 12

1.10 Part Creation 14

1.11 Examples 15

1.12 Tutorials 22

Tutorial 1-1 Create a Flap 22

Tutorial 1-2 Create a Pin and Bushing Bearing 24

Tutorial 1-3 Create a Pillow Block 25

Tutorial 1-4 Create Drawings 28

Tutorial 1-5 Create an Assembly 29

Problems 32

Chapter 2 Modeling Management 37

2.1 Overview 37

2.2 Types of CAD Models 37

2.3 Planning Part Creation 39

2.4 Part Topology 40

2.5 Parametric Modeling 40

2.6 Customizing SolidWorks 42

2.7 Productivity Tools 43

2.8 Coordinate Systems 43

2.9 Sketch Planes 44

2.10 Sketch Status 46

2.11 Part Feature Tree 47

2.12 Construction Geometry 48

2.13 Reference Geometry 48

2.14 Sketch Entities 50

2.15 Sketch Relations 51

2.16 Equations and Link Values 51

2.17 Geometric Modifiers 53

2.18 Grids 54

2.19 Patterns 54

2.20 Selecting, Editing, and Measuring Entities 58

2.21 Boolean Operations 59

2.22 Templates 61

2.23 Viewing 61

2.24 Model Communication 62

2.25 Tutorials 63

Tutorial 2-1 Create a Coil Spring 63

Tutorial 2-2 Create a Mount Plate 65

Tutorial 2-3 Create a Bracket 66

Tutorial 2-4 Create a Wheel 67

Tutorial 2-5 Create a Tire and a Pin 69

Tutorial 2-6 Create a Caster Assembly 70

Problems 73

Chapter 3 Design Intent 81

3.1 Introduction 81

3.2 Capturing Design Intent 82

3.3 Documenting Design Intent 83

3.4 Comments 83

3.5 Design Binder 84

3.6 Equations 85

3.7 Design Tables and Configurations 85

3.8 Dimension Names 85

3.9 Feature Names 85

3.10 Folders 86

3.11 Tutorials 86

Tutorial 3-1 Design Intent via Two Modeling Plans 86

Tutorial 3-2 Design Intent via Three Modeling Plans 89

Tutorial 3-3 Design Intent via Design Specifications 91

Tutorial 3-4 Design Intent via Mating Conditions 93

Problems 95

PART II: BASIC PART MODELING 97

Chapter 4 Features and Macros 99

4.1 Introduction 99

4.2 Features 100

4.3 Spur Gears 103

4.4 Design Library and Library Features 109

4.5 Configurations and Design Tables 110

4.6 Macros 111

4.7 Tutorials 114

Tutorial 4-1 Create Sweep Features 114

Tutorial 4-2 Create Loft Features 116

Tutorial 4-3 Use the Hole Wizard 118

Tutorial 4-4 Create Compression Spring 119

Tutorial 4-5 Create Spiral 120

Tutorial 4-6 Create Features 121

Tutorial 4-7 Use the Smart Fasteners Wizard 122

Tutorial 4-8 Create a Bolt 123

Problems 126

Chapter 5 Drawings 135

5.1 Introduction 135

5.2 Engineering Drafting and Graphics Communication 136

5.3 ASME Abbreviation Rules 137

5.4 ASME Drafting Rules 138

5.5 ASME Dimensioning Rules 139

5.6 Dimensions 142

5.7 Drawing Content and Layout 144

5.8 Angles of Projection 145

5.9 Views 146

5.10 Sheets 148

5.11 Title Blocks 149

5.12 Drafting Control 150

5.13 Tolerances 150

5.14 Bills of Materials 151

5.15 Model and Drawing Associativity 151

5.16 Design Checker 151

5.17 Tutorials 152

Tutorial 5-1 Create Drawing Views 152

Tutorial 5-2 Insert Annotations 153

Tutorial 5-3 Fill Title Block 153

Tutorial 5-4 Create Assembly Drawing with Bill of Materials 154

Tutorial 5-5 Use Model-Drawing Associativity 155

Problems 156

Chapter 6 Assemblies 157

6.1 Introduction 157

6.2 Assembly Mates 158

6.3 Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling 159

6.4 Top-Down Assembly Modeling 159

6.5 The Assembly Tree 164

6.6 Assembly Drawings 164

6.7 Assembly Exploded Views and Animations 164

6.8 Assembly Motion Study 165

6.9 Interference and Collision Detections 166

6.10 Assembly Design Tables 166

6.11 Tutorials 166

Tutorial 6-1 Create a Cam and a Follower Assembly 167

Tutorial 6-2 Create a Working Hinge Assembly 168

Tutorial 6-3 Mate Two Gears with a Gear Mate 169

Tutorial 6-4 Create a Functional Rack and Pinion 171

Tutorial 6-5 Create a Functional Ball Screw 173

Tutorial 6-6 Study Universal Joint Motion 174

Tutorial 6-7 Create a Motion Study 176

Tutorial 6-8 Detect Collision and Interference 178

Tutorial 6-9 Create a Design Table 179

Tutorial 6-10 Create a Part in the Context of an Assembly 180

Problems 183

Chapter 7 Rendering and Animation 195

7.1 Introduction 195

7.2 Scenes and Lighting 196

7.3 Rendering Models 197

7.4 Decals 198

7.5 Textures 199

7.6 Materials 199

7.7 Appearance and Transparency 201

7.8 Background and Scenes 201

7.9 Cameras and Camera Sleds 201

7.10 Animation 201

7.11 Tutorials 202

Tutorial 7-1 Apply Colors to Objects 202

Tutorial 7-2 Apply a Background and a Scene 203

Tutorial 7-3 Apply Lights to a Scene 204

Tutorial 7-4 Add Material and Transparency 205

Tutorial 7-5 Add a Camera to a Scene 206

Tutorial 7-6 Create a Motion Study 207

Tutorial 7-7 Create a Camera-Sled Based

Animation 210

Problems 213

PART III: ADVANCED PART MODELING 215

Chapter 8 Curves 217

8.1 Introduction 217

8.2 Curve Representation 218

8.3 Line Parametric Equation 219

8.4 Circle Parametric Equation 220

8.5 Spline Parametric Equation 221

8.6 Two-Dimensional Curves 222

8.7 Three-Dimensional Curves 223

8.8 Curve Management 224

8.9 Tutorials 224

Tutorial 8-1 Create a 2D Curve by Using an Explicit Equation 224

Tutorial 8-2 Create a 2D Curve by Using a Parametric Equation 225

Tutorial 8-3 Create a 3D Curve by Using a Parametric Equation 225

Tutorial 8-4 Create a 3D Curve by Using 3D Points 227

Tutorial 8-5 Create a 3D Curve by Using 3D Sketching 228

Tutorial 8-6 Create a 3D Curve by Using Composite Curves 229

Tutorial 8-7 Create a 3D Curve by Projecting a Sketch onto a Curved Face 231

Tutorial 8-8 Create a 3D Curve Using Projected Curves 232

Tutorial 8-9 Create a Stethoscope Model 241

Problems 244

Chapter 9 Surfaces 249

9.1 Introduction 249

9.2 Surfaces 249

9.3 Using Surfaces in Solid Modeling 252

9.4 Surface Representation 254

9.5 Plane Parametric Equation 255

9.6 Ruled Surface Parametric Equation 257

9.7 Surface Visualization 260

9.8 Surface Management 260

9.9 Tutorials 261

Tutorial 9-1 Create Basic Surfaces: Extrude, Revolve, Loft, Sweep, Knit, and Radiate 261

Tutorial 9-2 Create Basic Surfaces: Planar, Filled, Boundary, and Offset 263

Tutorial 9-3 Visualize Surfaces 264

Tutorial 9-4 Create an Artistic Bowl 265

Tutorial 9-5 Use Surface Intersections 268

Tutorial 9-6 Create a Tablespoon 269

Tutorial 9-7 Create a Computer Mouse 271

Tutorial 9-8 Create a Baseball Hat 273

Tutorial 9-9 Create a Hair Dryer 277

Tutorial 9-10 Create an Oil Container 279

Problems 282

Chapter 10 Sheet Metal and Weldments 289

10.1 Introduction 289

10.2 Sheet Metal 289

10.3 Sheet Metal Features 291

10.4 Sheet Metal FeatureManager Design Tree 296

10.5 Sheet Metal Methods 297

10.6 Weldments 299

10.7 Weldment Features 301

10.8 Weld Symbols 305

10.9 Tutorials 306

Tutorial 10-1 Create Sheet Metal 306

Tutorial 10-2 Create a Sheet Metal Drawing 308

Tutorial 10-3 Create a Sheet Metal Part from a Solid Body 309

Tutorial 10-4 Create a Sheet Metal Part from a Flattened State 310

Tutorial 10-5 Create a Weldment 311

Tutorial 10-6 Create a Weldment Drawing 313

Problems 316

Chapter 11 Sustainable Design 319

11.1 Introduction 319

11.2 Design and Society 321

11.3 Guidelines and Principles 321

11.4 Life Cycle Assessment 323

11.5 Impact Metric 325

11.6 Implementation 327

11.7 Design Activities 327

11.8 Sustainable Design Tools 328

11.9 SolidWorks Sustainability 329

11.10 Tutorials 332

Tutorial 11-1 Redesign a Steel Washer 332

Problems 335

PART IV: PART DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS 337

Chapter 1 2 Tolerances 339

12.1 Introduction 339

12.2 Tolerance Types 340

12.3 Tolerance Concepts 340

12.4 ASME Tolerance Rules 343

12.5 Tolerancing Tapers 347

12.6 Limits of Dimensions 348

12.7 Tolerance Accumulation 353

12.8 Statistical Tolerancing 354

12.9 True Position 356

12.10 Geometric Tolerances 357

12.11 Datum Target Symbols 359

12.12 Tolerance Interpretation 360

12.13 Tolerance Analysis 362

12.14 SolidWorks Tolerance Analysis 364

12.15 Tutorials 367

Tutorial 12-1 Create Conventional Tolerances 367

Tutorial 12-2 Create Geometric Tolerances 369

Tutorial 12-3 Define Datum Targets 370

Tutorial 12-4 Tolerance a Taper 371

Tutorial 12-5 Perform Tolerance Stack-up Analysis 372

Problems 374

Chapter 13 Analysis Tools 377

13.1 Introduction 377

13.2 Data Exchange 378

13.3 Mass Properties 381

13.4 Animation and Motion Analysis 385

13.5 Flow Simulation 386

13.6 Finite Element Method 386

13.7 Finite Element Analysis 389

13.8 SolidWorks Simulation 391

13.9 Von Mises Stress 391

13.10 Tutorials 396

Tutorial 13-1 Export Native SolidWorks Files 396

Tutorial 13-2 Import IGES and STEP Files into SolidWorks 396

Tutorial 13-3 Calculate Mass Properties of a Solid 397

Tutorial 13-4 Perform Motion Analysis Using a Motor 398

Tutorial 13-5 Perform Static Linear FEA on a Part 403

Tutorial 13-6 Perform Thermal FEA on a Part 405

Tutorial 13-7 Perform Flow Analysis on a Hose 406

Problems 408

PART V: PART MANUFACTURING 409

Chapter 14 Rapid Prototyping 411

14.1 Introduction 411

14.2 RP Applications 412

14.3 RP Overview 414

14.4 RP Concepts 414

14.5 SolidWorks Triangulation 417

14.6 RP Steps 418

14.7 RP Building Techniques 419

14.8 Bottle Prototype 420

14.9 Tutorials 421

Tutorial 14-1 Generate Part Prototype File 421

Tutorial 14-2 Generate Assembly Prototype File 422

Tutorial 14-3 Read Back an STL File 423

Problems 425

Chapter 15 Numerical Control Machining 427

15.1 Introduction 427

15.2 Basics of Machine Tools 428

15.3 Basics of Machining 430

15.4 Turning 438

15.5 Drilling 438

15.6 Milling 439

15.7 Electrical Discharge Machining 439

15.8 Manufacturing of Design 441

15.9 SolidWorks DFMXpress 442

15.10 Basics of NC Machining 445

15.11 G-Code and M-Code Programming 447

15.12 CAM Add-In Software 449

15.13 Tutorials 449

Tutorial 15-1 Drill Holes 450

Tutorial 15-2 Mill Faces 452

Tutorial 15-3 Mill Pockets 455

Tutorial 15-4 Mill Slots 457

Problems 460

Chapter 16 Injection Molding 463

16.1 Introduction 463

16.2 Basics of Injection Molding Machines 464

16.3 Basics of Injection Molding 465

16.4 Basics of Mold Design 467

16.5 Basics of Part Design 470

16.6 Phases of Mold Design 471

16.7 SolidWorks Mold Design 472

16.8 Tutorials 473

Tutorial 16-1 Create a Block Mold 473

Tutorial 16-2 Create a Sandbox Mold 477

Tutorial 16-3 Create a Hemisphere Mold 481

Tutorial 16-4 Create an Easter Egg Mold 484

Tutorial 16-5 Generate a Mold Drawing 487

Problems 488

Appendix A ANSI and ISO Tolerance Tables 491

Appendix B SolidWorks Certification 505

B.1 Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) 505

B.2 Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) 506

B.3 CSWP-Surfacing 506

B.4 CSWP-Sheet Metal 507

B.5 CSWP-Weldments 507

B.6 CSWP-Simulation 507

B.7 CSWP-Mold Making 508

B.8 Testing Resources 508

B.9 Sample Test Questions 509

Index 517