Synopses & Reviews
SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bibleincludes examples and techniques used by the author in his every day consulting work in the plastic part development field. This includes development of complex parts ranging from hand grenades, medical parts to space telescopes. Coverage starts with the basics, explaining what surfaces are and why they are useful and expands in to more complex and advanced topics. Content includes explanations and demonstrations of industry standard terminology, and relating it to SolidWorks specific terms, in such a way that a reader transitioning from another surfacing software program can easily understand. The book will highlight techniques that range from creating purely decorative forms, very complex forms, as well as organic shapes and techniques commonly found in modern product design. The examples and tutorials found throughout will represent finished solid models complete with manufacturing level detail. The Web site will contain the start and finish points to the tutorials found in the book as well as finished examples.
Synopsis
Create customized models that are ready for manufacture or prototypingIf you want to gain proficiency and expertise with SolidWorks surface modeling, this is the resource for you. You'll learn how to apply concepts, utilize tools, and combine techniques and strategies in hands-on tutorials. This Bible covers the range from sketching splines and shelling to modeling blends and decorative features. Complete with professional tips and real-world examples, this inclusive guide enables you to coax more out of SolidWorks surfacing tools.
Gain total control over splines
Discover when to apply Boundary, Loft, or Fill surface features
Make use of SolidWorks direct editing capabilities
Interchange between solids and surfaces
Learn to use master model techniques
Work from digitized data
Utilize model evaluation techniques
Companion Web site
The companion Web site, www.wiley.com/go/solidworkssurfacingbible, contains start to finish points for the tutorials in the book as well as finished example models.
Synopsis
If you want to gain proficiency and expertise with SolidWorks surface modeling, this is the resource for you. You'll learn how to apply concepts, utilize tools, and combine techniques and strategies in hands-on tutorials. This Bible covers the range from sketching splines and shelling to modeling blends and decorative features. Complete with professional tips and real-world examples, this inclusive guide enables you to coax more out of SolidWorks surfacing tools.
About the Author
Matt Lombard is an independent SolidWorks consultant. Because of his popularity with SolidWorks user groups and through his SolidWorks Web site and online forums, Matt has built a reputation as a go-to resource for everything SolidWorks. He also serves on the SolidWorks User Group Network committee.
Table of Contents
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Part I: Laying the Groundwork.
Chapter 1: Understanding Basic Concepts.
Chapter 2: Surfacing Primer.
Part II: Understanding the Tools.
Chapter 3: Sketching with Splines.
Chapter 4: Sketching in 3D.
Chapter 5: Creating Curves.
Chapter 6: Using the Primary Shape Creation Features.
Chapter 7: Using Advanced Fillets.
Chapter 8: Shelling.
Part III: Using Secondary, Management, and Evaluation Tools.
Chapter 9: Using Secondary Shape Creation Features.
Chapter 10: Working with Hybrid Features.
Chapter 11: Managing Surfaces.
Chapter 12: Using Direct Editing Tools.
Chapter 13: Managing Bodies.
Chapter 14: Evaluating Geometry.
Part IV: Using Specialized Techniques.
Chapter 15: Modeling a Ladle.
Chapter 16: Modeling a Trowel .
Chapter 17: Modeling Blends.
Chapter 18: Modeling a Plastic Bottle.
Chapter 19: Modeling Decorative Features.
Chapter 20: Modeling Overmolded Geometry.
Chapter 21: Working from Digitized Data.
Chapter 22: Using Master Model Techniques.
Chapter 23: Post-Processing Data.
Index.