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Space Modeling with SolidWorks and NX [electronic resource] / by Jože Duhovnik, Ivan Demsar, Primož Drešar.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Description: XIV, 490 p. 650 illus. online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9783319038629
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 620.0042 23
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
In: Springer eBooksSummary: Through a series of step-by-step tutorials and numerous hands-on exercises, this book aims to equip the reader with both a good 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 - a skill essential for any designer or engineer who needs to present ideas concerning a particular product within a professional environment. The exercises progress logically from the simple to the more complex; while SolidWorks or NX is the software used, the underlying philosophy is applicable to all modeling software. In each case, the explanation covers the entire procedure from the basic idea and production capabilities through to the real model; the conversion from 3D model to 2D manufacturing drawing is also clearly explained. Topics covered include modeling of prism, axisymmetric, symmetric, and sophisticated shapes; digitization of physical models using modeling software; creation of a CAD model starting from a physical model; free form surface modeling; modeling of product assemblies following bottom-up and top-down principles; and the presentation of a product in accordance with the rules of technical documentation. This book, which includes more than 500 figures, will be ideal for students wishing to gain a sound grasp of space modeling techniques. Academics and professionals will find it to be an excellent teaching and research aid, and an easy-to-use guide.
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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.

Through a series of step-by-step tutorials and numerous hands-on exercises, this book aims to equip the reader with both a good 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 - a skill essential for any designer or engineer who needs to present ideas concerning a particular product within a professional environment. The exercises progress logically from the simple to the more complex; while SolidWorks or NX is the software used, the underlying philosophy is applicable to all modeling software. In each case, the explanation covers the entire procedure from the basic idea and production capabilities through to the real model; the conversion from 3D model to 2D manufacturing drawing is also clearly explained. Topics covered include modeling of prism, axisymmetric, symmetric, and sophisticated shapes; digitization of physical models using modeling software; creation of a CAD model starting from a physical model; free form surface modeling; modeling of product assemblies following bottom-up and top-down principles; and the presentation of a product in accordance with the rules of technical documentation. This book, which includes more than 500 figures, will be ideal for students wishing to gain a sound grasp of space modeling techniques. Academics and professionals will find it to be an excellent teaching and research aid, and an easy-to-use guide.