TY - BOOK AU - Howard, William E. (William Edward), 1957- , author. AU - Musto, Joseph C., author. TI - Introduction to solid modeling using SolidWorks 2008 T2 - McGraw-Hill graphics series SN - 9780071263580 AV - CIR T 385 H69 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - New York : PB - McGraw-Hill Higher Education, KW - Computer graphics KW - Solid Works. KW - Engineering models. KW - Computer-aided design. N1 - Includes index; Contents Pt. 1 Learning SolidWorks 1 1 Basic Part Modeling Techniques 3 2 Engineering Drawings 51 3 Additional Part Modeling Techniques 81 4 Use of Parametric Modeling Techniques 109 5 Advanced Concepts in Part Modeling 147 6 Building Assembly Models from Part Models 175 7 Advanced Assembly Operations 203 8 Creating Assembly Drawings 219 Pt. 2 Applications of SolidWorks 235 9 Using SolidWorks for the Generation of 2-D Layouts 237 10 Application of SolidWorks to Vector Mechanics 259 11 Using SolidWorks in the Design and Analysis of Mechanisms 279 12 The Use of SolidWorks as a Tool for Manufacturing: Mold Design and Sheet Metal Parts 307 13 The Use of SolidWorks to Accelerate the Product Development Cycle 331 Index 343 N2 - Presents solid modeling not just as a communication tool, but as an important part of the design process. This text explores design intent, the use of solid models in engineering analysis, and introduces techniques from manufacturing such as mold design and sheet metal patterning. ER -