Solid Edge ST5 for Designers introduces the reader to Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology. Solid Edge is one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. With Synchronous Technology, Solid Edge redefines the rules for 3D modeling. It combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control of dimension-driven design, thereby generating tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. In this release of Solid Edge, the synchronous modeling and the traditional modeling environments are integrated into a single environment. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the user. This textbook consists of 15 chapters structured in a pedagogical sequence, covering the Part, Assembly, Drafting and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge ST5. Both Synchronous and Ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. Every chapter begins with a tools section that provides a brief information of the Solid Edge tools. Each chapter provides you with tutorials that are created using these commands. This approach allows the user to use this textbook initially as a learning tool and then as a reference material. Following are the additional features of this book: . Detailed explanation of Solid Edge ST5 tools . More than 50 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, 45 as exercises, and projects with step-by-step explanation . The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter. . Emphasis on Why and How with explanation . Tips and Notes throughout the textbook . 736 pages with heavily illustrated text . Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Solid Edge 2023 for Designers book introduces the readers to Solid Edge 2023, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. Consisting of 15 chapters, the book covers the Part, Assembly, Drafting, and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge 2023. Both synchronous and ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. Also, 3D sketching is discussed in both synchronous and ordered environments. 3D sketching combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control on dimension-driven designs, thereby providing tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. The author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the users. In addition, chapters have tutorials and exercises that are based on the tools discussed in the chapter to help users initially learn the tools and concepts and then understand their practical usage and working. Salient Features Comprehensive coverage of Solid Edge 2023 concepts and techniques Detailed explanation of all commands and tools Tutorial approach to explain concepts Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, exercises, and projects Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions for tests Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Solid Edge 2023 Chapter 2: Sketching, Dimensioning, and Creating Base Features and Drawings Chapter 3: Adding Relationships and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Working with Additional Reference Geometries Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning Drawing Views Chapter 13: Surface Modeling Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 15: Introduction to Convergent Modeling Student Projects Index

"Consists of 1028 pages of heavily illustrated text covering the following features of SolidWorks: part design, assembly design, detailing and drafting, blocks, sheet metal modeling, and surface modeling."--Cover.

Solid Edge 2022 for Designers book introduces the readers to Solid Edge 2022, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. Consisting of 15 chapters, the book covers the Part, Assembly, Drafting, and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge 2022. Both synchronous and ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. Also, 3D sketching is discussed in both synchronous and ordered environments. 3D sketching combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control on dimension-driven designs, thereby providing tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. The author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the users. In addition, chapters have tutorials and exercises that are based on the tools discussed in the chapter to help users initially learn the tools and concepts and then understand their practical usage and working. Salient Features Comprehensive coverage of Solid Edge 2021 concepts and techniques Detailed explanation of all commands and tools Tutorial approach to explain concepts Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, exercises, and projects Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions for tests Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Solid Edge 2022 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches Chapter 3: Adding Relationships and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Working with Additional Reference Geometries Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning Drawing Views Chapter 13: Surface Modeling Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 15: Introduction to Convergent Modeling Student Projects Index

Creo Parametric 6.0 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric approach of Creo Parametric 6.0 effectively. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, sheetmetal as well as in mold. This book also covers the latest surfacing techniques like Freestyle and Style with the help of relevant examples and illustrations. The Creo Parametric 6.0 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. It also includes the concept of Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing. The examples and tutorials given in this book relate to actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Comprehensive coverage of Creo Parametric 6.0 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of Creo Parametric 6.0. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Step-by-step instructions, notes and tips, hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and exercises. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Creo Parametric 6.0 Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I Chapter 3: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II Chapter 4: Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Datums Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I Chapter 7: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II Chapter 8: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-III Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Modifying the Drawing Views Chapter 12: Dimensioning the Drawing Views Chapter 13: Other Drawing Options Chapter 14: Working with Sheetmetal Components * Chapter 15: Surface Modeling * Chapter 16: Introduction to Mold Design * Chapter 17: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Index

Solid Edge 2020 for Designers book introduces the readers to Solid Edge 2020, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. Consisting of 15 chapters, the book covers the Part, Assembly, Drafting, and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge 2020. Both synchronous and ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. Also, 3D sketching is discussed in both synchronous and ordered environments. 3D sketching combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control on dimension-driven designs, thereby providing tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. The author emphasizes on solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the users. In addition, chapters have tutorials and exercises that are based on the tools discussed in the chapter to help users initially learn the tools and concepts and then understand their practical usage and working. Salient Features Comprehensive coverage of Solid Edge 2020 concepts and techniques A detailed explanation of all commands and tools Tutorial approach to explain concepts Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, exercises, and projects Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions for tests Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Solid Edge 2020 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches Chapter 3: Adding Relationships and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Working with Additional Reference Geometries Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning Drawing Views Chapter 13: Surface Modeling Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 15: Introduction to Convergent Modeling Student Projects Index

Solid Edge 2021 for Designers book introduces the readers to Solid Edge 2021, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. Consisting of 15 chapters, the book covers the Part, Assembly, Drafting, and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge 2021. Both synchronous and ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. Also, 3D sketching is discussed in both synchronous and ordered environments. 3D sketching combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control on dimension driven designs, thereby providing tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. The author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the users. In addition, chapters have tutorials and exercises that are based on the tools discussed in the chapter to help users initially learn the tools and concepts and then understand their practical usage and working. Salient Features Comprehensive coverage of Solid Edge 2021 concepts and techniques Detailed explanation of all commands and tools Tutorial approach to explain concepts Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Real world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, exercises, and projects Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions for tests Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Solid Edge 2021 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches Chapter 3: Adding Relationships and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Working with Additional Reference Geometries Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning Drawing Views Chapter 13: Surface Modeling Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 15: Introduction to Convergent Modeling Student Projects Index