SolidWorks 2012 Part II: Advanced Techniques

Every lesson and exercise in this book was created based on real world projects. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps for the reader. Furthermore, at the end of every chapter there are self test questionnaires to ensure that the reader has gained sufficient knowledge from each section before moving on to more advanced lessons. This book takes the approach that in order to understand SolidWorks, inside and out, the reader should create everything from the beginning and take it step by step.

Table of Contents
Introduction: SolidWorks 2012 User Interface
1. 3D Sketch
2. Planes Creation
3. Advanced Modeling - 5/8" Spanner
4. Sweep with Composite Curve - Helical Extension Spring
Sweep Variable Pitch Spring, closed ends
5. Advanced Modeling Sweep vs. Loft
6. Lofts - Water Meter Housing
7. Loft with Guide Curves - Waved Washer
8. Surfaces - Lofted Surfaces
Lofted Surface - Remote Control Casing
9. Advanced Surfaces Surface_Offset_Ruled
Using boundary and freeform surface
Creating a free-form feature
10. Surfaces vs. Solid Modeling - Helmet
Using PhotoView 360
11. SimulationXpress - 5/8" Spanner
12. Sheet Metal - Post Cap
Sheet Metal - Vents
13. Forming Tools - Button with Slots
Sheet Metal - Mounting Tray
14. Sheet Metal Conversions
Weldments Structural Members
15. Top-Down Assembly - Core & Cavity - Assembly Level
Tooling Design - Part Level
16. Top-Down Assembly - Miniature Vise
17. External References & Repair Errors
CSWP Core Preparation Practice
Student Testimonials
SolidWorks 2012 Quick-Guides