Space Modeling with SolidWorks and NX

Offering step-by-step tutorials and numerous hands-on exercises, this book imparts understanding of the importance of space in the abstract world of engineers and the ability to create a model of a product in virtual space. Includes more than 300 figures.

Explains via step-by-step tutorials how to create products in virtual space using 3D modeling software Provides a good understanding of space in the abstract world of engineers and designers Includes numerous hands-on examples Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Joe Duhovnik is full professor of Engineering Design, founder and head of LECAD (Laboratory for Computer Aided Design) at University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. His research focuses on theory of design, development technic, project leading, information flow in CAD process, geometrics design and models of global product realization.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Technical freehand sketching.- 3D Modelling.- 3D-modelling software packages.- Extrusion.- Revolving.- Sweep.- Loft-Transition.- Supplementing the shape.- Welding a construction.- Sheet-metal bending.- Modelling physical models and parameterization.- Assemblies.- Technical documentation (Drawing).- Modellers and technical documentation.