Download or read book CSWP Exam Preparation written by Ryan Lee and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, CSWP exam preparation: All-in-one guidebook with practice exams, is written to assist students in college and universities, engineers, and professionals who are interested in getting a certification of CSWP(Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional). There are so many books available for learning SOLIDWORKS, while there are very few books to help for CSWP exam preparation. To prepare for exams efficiently, future exam takers essentially need exam-oriented preparation books. There are some online/offline training programs. However, those are very expensive to prepare a CSWP exam. This book is divided into four parts. Part I covers introductory principles of CSWP, including fundamental knowledge of the CSWP exam. Part II covers the first segment of the CSWP exam mainly focusing on part modeling, including six practice exam sets. Also, key skills for passing the segment one exam are explained with various hands-on examples. Part III covers the second segment of the CSWP exam focusing on the configuration and design intent. Part IV covers the third segment focusing on the assemblies and mates. Organizing the book in this way is to help the students, engineers, and professionals to prepare the CSWP exam efficiently. This book has a significant number of pictorial descriptions of the steps with screenshots that a student should follow. Since 2018, the format of the CSWP exam has been updated. However, the problem pattern covered by the exam and the required SOLIDWORKS skill does not change significantly. To help adapt to this new format, two sets of updated tests form are included in each part. The first practice test set for each part is provided with a walkthrough instruction that includes a step-by-step problem-solving process, and the rest of the practice test sets are provided with the answers in the end-of-section with video tutorials. Time management is essential in CSWP, so it is recommended that you practice by completing the test within the specified time. It is hoped that students and engineers will find this edition useful for passing the CSWP exam in the first attempt.

Download or read book Official Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Certification Guide 2018 2019 2020 written by David Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide you with a wealth of information about the three segments of the CSWP CORE exam. The intended audience for this book is a person who has passed the CSWA exam and who has eight or more months of SOLIDWORKS training and usage. This guide is not intended to teach you how to use SOLIDWORKS, but is written to provide you with CSWP exam tips, hints and information on sample questions and categories that are aligned with the exam. This guide is written to help you take and pass the CSWP exam. The book is organized into three chapters. Each chapter is focused on a segment of the CSWP CORE exam. This is not intended to be a step-by-step book. Goals of this book The primary goal is not only to help you pass the CSWP CORE exam, but also to ensure that you understand and comprehend the concepts and implementation details of the process. The second goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of CSWP CORE exam related topics available, without too much coverage of topics not on the exam. The third and ultimate goal is to get you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass all three segments of the CSWP CORE exam. Who this book is for The intended audience for this book and the CSWP exam is a person who has passed the CSWA exam and who has eight or more months of SOLIDWORKS training and usage. However, passing the CSWA exam is not a prerequisite for taking the CSWP exam if you are a commercial user in industry. For students that take the CSWP exam through their school, you must first pass the CSWA exam.

Download or read book Official Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Certification Guide SOLIDWORKS 2015 2017 written by David Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide you with a wealth of information about the three segments of the CSWP CORE exam. The intended audience for this book is a person who has passed the CSWA exam and who has eight or more months of SOLIDWORKS training and usage. This guide is not intended to teach you how to use SOLIDWORKS, but is written to provide you with CSWP exam tips, hints and information on sample questions and categories that are aligned with the exam. This guide is written to help you take and pass the CSWP exam. The book is organized into three chapters. Each chapter is focused on a segment of the CSWP CORE exam. This is not intended to be a step-by-step book. Goals of this book The primary goal is not only to help you pass the CSWP CORE exam, but also to ensure that you understand and comprehend the concepts and implementation details of the process. The second goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of CSWP CORE exam related topics available, without too much coverage of topics not on the exam. The third and ultimate goal is to get you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass all three segments of the CSWP CORE exam. Who this book is for The intended audience for this book and the CSWP exam is a person who has passed the CSWA exam and who has eight or more months of SOLIDWORKS training and usage. However, passing the CSWA exam is not a prerequisite for taking the CSWP exam if you are a commercial user in industry. For students that take the CSWP exam through their school, you must first pass the CSWA exam.

Download or read book Certified Solidworks Professional Advanced Sheet Metal Exam Preparation Cswpa SM written by Munyaradzi Gororo and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the actual CSWPA-SM exam. It is the most complete and comprehensive book on CSWPA-SM available, and it will thoroughly prepare you to take and pass the CSWPA-SM exam.The CSWPA-SM exam is one of the most challenging of the CSWPA exams and this book will help you prepare for this exam. There 15 Questions in the exam as is in this book and the exam length is 90 minutes. Each and every step comes with actual exam screen captures and step by step solutions with screen captures from solidworks.Solidworks is one of the most widely used MCAD packages on the planet and it is an excellent example of how certification can distinguish a standout designer or design engineer from the rest of the crowd. The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools and employers can be confident that an individual with this certification understands the set of SOLIDWORKS tools that aid in the design of sheet metal components. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, take the step today by purchasing this eBook or in fact a roadmap to passing your Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM) Exam and joining a family of thousands of Certified Solidworks Professionals across the Globe.This book is not only for someone who wants to write and pass the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM) exam but it is also for those who want to learn the best practice in using sheet metal tools in Solidworks as well as those who want to keep their skills honed and or maintain their ingenuity and proficiency with the software. To write the CSWPA-SM exam, one should have passed the CSWA and CSWP exams.

Download or read book Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams CSWA CSDA CSWSA FEA SOLIDWORKS 2015 2017 written by David Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSDA, CSWSA-FEA is written to assist the SOLIDWORKS user to pass the associate level exams. Information is provided to aid a person to pass the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), Certified SOLIDWORKS Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA) and the Certified SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA FEA) exam. There are three goals for this book. The primary goal is not only to help you pass the CSWA, CSDA and CSWSA-FEA exams, but also to ensure that you understand and comprehend the concepts and implementation details of the three certification processes. The second goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of CSWA, CSDA and CSWSA-FEA exam related topics available, without too much coverage of topics not on the exam. The third and ultimate goal is to get you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass the CSWA, CSDA and the CSWSA-FEA exam. The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD design and engineering practices and principles. Passing this exam provides students the chance to prove their knowledge and expertise and to be part of a worldwide industry certification standard. The Certified SOLIDWORKS Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of environmental assessment and sustainable design. The Certified SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate - Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of stress analysis and the Finite Element Method (FEM).

Download or read book Official Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA Examination Guide written by David C. Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most CAD professionals today recognize the need to become certified to prove their skills, prepare for new job searches, and to learn new skills while at their existing job. Specifying a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification on your resume is a great way to increase your chances of landing a new job, getting a promotion, or looking more qualified when representing your company on a consulting job. The primary goal of this book is not only to help you pass the CSWA exam, but also to ensure that you understand and comprehend the concepts and implementation details of the CSWA process. The second goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of CSWA exam related topics available, without too much coverage of topics not on the exam. The third and ultimate goal is to get you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass the CSWA exam. DS SolidWorks Corp. offers various stages of certification. Each stage represents increasing levels of expertise in 3D CAD design as it applies to engineering: Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA, Certified SolidWorks Professional CSWP and Certified SolidWorks Expert CSWE along with specialty fields in Simulation, Sheet Metal, and Surfacing. The CSWA Certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD design and engineering practices and principles. The main requirement for obtaining the CSWA certification is to take and pass the on-line proctored 180 minute exam (minimum of 165 out of 240 points). The new CSWA exam consists of fourteen questions in five categories. Passing this exam provides students the chance to prove their knowledge and expertise and to be part of a worldwide industry certification standard.

Download or read book Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Preparation Material 2022 written by Paul Tran and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The CSWPA is a set of exams designed to demonstrate your advanced abilities in five distinct areas of SOLIDWORKS. By passing the CSWPA exams you prove to potential employers that you have an advanced skill set within SOLIDWORKS, and you become more desirable in the job market. Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Preparation Material is intended for the SOLIDWORKS user who has already passed the CSWP exam, and is ready to advance to the next level. This book covers the five CSWPA examinations: Sheet Metal, Weldments, Surfacing, Mold Tools, and Drawing Tools. The lessons in this book were created based on the actual CSWPA examinations. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps for the reader. Every challenge is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 30 to 50 pages. Each step comes with a screen shot to help you understand the main concept of each design more easily. Learn the CSWP Advanced Preparation Materials at your own pace, as you progress from Parts, Assemblies, Drawings and then to more complex design challenges. To get the most out of this CSWPA-Certification Preparation book it is strongly recommended that you have studied and completed all the lessons in the Basic Tools, Intermediate Skills and Advanced Techniques books. It is also a great resource for the more CAD literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2022 has to offer. This book is a great resource to prepare for and pass the CSWPA exams which will prove your expertise and further your career. After completing at least four of the five CSWPA exams you will become eligible to try for the highest level SOLIDWORKS certification, the Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert.

Download or read book Official Certified Solidworks Associate CSWA Exam Book written by David C. Planchard and published by Delmar. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for an authorized, reliable guide to prepare you to pass the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam, look no further-this is the only authorized CSWA preparation exam guide on the market today. Official Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA Exam Guide covers the key topics contained on the exam with the aim of helping readers to master each topic as well as the exam itself. The book is more than a collection of practice exam questions because it also devotes attention to the concepts and implementation details that underlie the CSWA process, providing readers with a thorough and comprehensive foundation in SolidWorks. Each chapter includes specially crafted features that introduce key CSWA exam topics, explain them in detail, give the reader an opportunity to apply them in short tutorials, and identify areas of weakness. Ideal for anyone with a basic knowledge of SolidWorks and engineering fundamentals, this book will help you get the certification you need to land the best jobs, get the best promotions, and become a successful professional.Contents:Chapter 1: Basic Theory and Drawing TheoryChapter 2: Part ModelingChapter 3: Advanced Part ModelingChapter 4: Assembly ModelingChapter 5: Advanced Modeling Theory and Analysis

Download or read book Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams CSWA CSWA SD CSWSA S CSWA AM SOLIDWORKS 2019 2021 written by David Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written to assist you with passing the SOLIDWORKS associate level exams. It provides you with detailed information and exercises that will aid you in passing the following exams: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Sustainable Design (CSWA-SD), Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Simulation (CSWSA-S) and the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM) exam. There are three goals for this book. The primary goal of this book is not only to help you pass the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWSA-S and CSWA-AM exams, but also to ensure that you understand and comprehend the concepts and implementation details of the four certification processes. The second goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWSA-S and CSWA-AM exam related topics available, without too much coverage of topics not on the exam. The third and ultimate goal is to get you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWSA-S and CSWA-AM exams. CSWA Exam The CSWA certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD design and engineering practices and principles. The intended audience for this section of the book is anyone trying to take and pass the CSWA exam with a minimum of 6 - 9 months of SOLIDWORKS experience and basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and practices. SOLIDWORKS recommends that you review their SOLIDWORKS Tutorials on Parts, Assemblies and Drawings as a prerequisite and have at least 45 hours of classroom time learning SOLIDWORKS or using SOLIDWORKS with basic engineering design principles and practices. CSWA-SD Exam The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Sustainable Design (CSWA-SD) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of environmental assessment and sustainable design. This section of the book is intended for anyone interested in Sustainable design as well as life cycle assessment and trying to take and pass the CSWA-SD exam. Although no hands-on usage of SOLIDWORKS is required for the CSWA-SD certification exam, it is a good idea to review the SOLIDWORKS SustainablityXpress and SOLIDWORKS Sustainability tutorials inside of SOLIDWORKS to better understand the actual workflow. The CSWA-SD is based off the SOLIDWORKS Sustainable Design Guide that incorporates concepts including sustainability, environmental assessment and life cycle impact assessment. CSWSA-S Exam The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Simulation (CSWSA-S) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of stress analysis and the Finite Element Method (FEM). The CSWSA-S section of the book is for anyone trying to take and pass the CSWSA-S with a minimum of 6 - 9 months of SOLIDWORKS experience and knowledge in the following areas: Engineering Mechanics - Statics, Strength of Materials, Finite Element Method/Finite Element Analysis Theory, Applied concepts in SOLIDWORKS Simulation: namely Static Analysis, Solid, Shell, and Beam elements, Connections and Applying loads and boundary conditions and interpreting results. The purpose of this section in the book is NOT to educate a new or intermediate user on SOLIDWORKS Simulation, but to cover and to inform you on the types of questions, layout and what to expect when taking the CSWSA-S exam. CSWA-AM Exam The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of today’s 3D printing technology and market. The intended audience for this section of the book is anyone trying to take and pass the CSWA-AM exam and an interest in Additive Manufacturing. The CSWA-AM exam is meant to be taken after the completion of the 10-part learning path located on MySOLIDWORKS.com. The CSWA-AM exam fundamentally covers two 3D printing technologies: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and STereoLithography (SLA). There are a few questions on Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology and available software-based printing aids.

Download or read book Certified Solidworks Professional Advanced Surface Modeling Exam Preparation written by Matt G Boston and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-18 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the actual CSWPA-SU exam. It is the most complete and comprehensive book on CSWPA-SU available, and it will thoroughly prepare you to take and pass the CSWPA-SU exam. Each and every step comes with actual exam screen captures and step by step solutions with screen captures from solidworks.Solidworks is one of the most widely used MCAD packages on the planet and it is an excellent example of how certification can distinguish a standout designer or design engineer from the rest of the crowd. The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Surface Modeling(CSWPA-SU ) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Surface Modeling tools and employers can be confident that an individual with this certification understands the set of SOLIDWORKS tools that aid in the design of Surface Models. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, take the step today by purchasing this Book or infact a roadmap to passing your Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Surface Modeling (CSWPA-SU) Exam and joining a family of thousands of Certified Solidworks Professionals across the Globe.

Download or read book Certified Solidworks Expert Preparation Materials 2019 written by Paul Tran and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert (CSWE) examination is meant to distinguish those individuals who demonstrate the ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges. Becoming a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert is a great way to distinguish yourself amongst your colleagues. The CSWE exam is the most challenging exam offered by SOLIDWORKS, and it has been almost impossible to find an authoritative guide on passing the exam - until now. This manual is the most complete and comprehensive book on the CSWE exam available, and it will thoroughly prepare you to take and pass the exam. Every lesson in this book was created based on the actual CSWE examination. Each of these projects have been broken down and developed into easy and comprehensible steps for the reader. Furthermore, every challenge is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 10 to 20 pages. Each step comes with the exact screen shot to help you understand the main concept of each design more easily.

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Download or read book Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Preparation Material SOLIDWORKS 2019 written by Paul Tran and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The CSWPA is a set of exams designed to demonstrate your advanced abilities in five distinct areas of SOLIDWORKS. By passing the CSWPA exams you prove to potential employers that you have an advanced skill set within SOLIDWORKS, and you become more desirable in the job market. Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Preparation Material is intended for the SOLIDWORKS user who has already passed the CSWP exam, and is ready to advance to the next level. This book covers the five CSWPA examinations: Sheet Metal, Weldments, Surfacing, Mold Tools, and Drawing Tools. The lessons in this book were created based on the actual CSWPA examinations. Each of these projects has been broken down and developed into easy and comprehendible steps for the reader. Every challenge is explained very clearly in short chapters, ranging from 30 to 50 pages. Each step comes with a screen shot to help you understand the main concept of each design more easily. Learn the CSWP Advanced Preparation Materials at your own pace, as you progress from Parts, Assemblies, Drawings and then to more complex design challenges. To get the most out of this CSWPA-Certification Preparation book it is strongly recommended that you have studied and completed all the lessons in the Basic Tools, Intermediate Skills and Advanced Techniques books. It is also a great resource for the more CAD literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2019 has to offer. This book is a great resource to prepare for and pass the CSWPA exams which will prove your expertise and further your career. After completing at least four of the five CSWPA exams you will become eligible to try for the highest level SOLIDWORKS certification, the Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert.

Download or read book Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams CSWA CSWA SD CSWSA FEA CSWA AM 2017 2019 written by David Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written to assist you with passing the SOLIDWORKS associate level exams. It provides you with detailed information and exercises that will aid you in passing the following exams: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Sustainable Design (CSWA-SD), Certified SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA-FEA) and the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM) exam. There are three goals for this book. The primary goal of this book is not only to help you pass the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWSA-FEA and CSWA-AM exams, but also to ensure that you understand and comprehend the concepts and implementation details of the four certification processes. The second goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage of CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWSA-FEA and CSWA-AM exam related topics available, without too much coverage of topics not on the exam. The third and ultimate goal is to get you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWSA-FEA and CSWA-AM exams.

Download or read book SOLIDWORKS 2020 Intermediate Skills written by Paul Tran and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Picks up where SOLIDWORKS Basic Tools leaves off • Uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects • Comprehensive coverage of intermediate SOLIDWORKS tools and techniques • Expands on Solids, Surfaces, Multibodies, Configurations, Drawings, Sheet Metal and Assemblies • Features a quick reference guide • This edition includes a new chapter on plastic parts SOLIDWORKS 2020 Intermediate Skills is part of a three part series which builds on the SOLIDWORKS features learned in SOLIDWORKS 2020 Basic Tools. SOLIDWORKS 2020 Intermediate Skills broadens your SOLIDWORKS knowledge base by covering such features as surveys, lofts and boundaries, the use of multibodies, generating engineering drawings and other SOLIDWORKS functions that are critical for the effective use of this powerful software. This book helps prepare you for the advanced features of SOLIDWORKS which are covered in SOLIDWORKS Advanced Techniques. It uses a step by step tutorial approach with real world projects. This book also features a Quick-Reference-Guide to the SOLIDWORKS 2020 commands, icons, and customized hotkeys. Who’s this book for? This book is for the mid-level user, who is already familiar with the SOLIDWORKS program. It is also a great resource for the more CAD literate individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the different features that SOLIDWORKS 2020 has to offer.

Download or read book Learn SOLIDWORKS written by Tayseer Almattar and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to grips with leading 3D engineering and product design application to design robust 3D models and achieve CSWA and CSWP certification Key FeaturesGain comprehensive insights into the core aspects of 3D modeling's mechanical partsLearn how to generate assembly designs with both standard and advanced matesDiscover design practices for both 2D as well as 3D modeling and prepare to achieve CSWP and CSWA certificationBook Description SOLIDWORKS is the leading choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across industries such as aviation, automobile, and consumer product design. This book helps you to get up and running with SOLIDWORKS and understand each new concept and tool with the help of easy-to-follow exercises. You'll begin with the basics, exploring the software interface and finding out how to work with drawing files. The book then guides you through topics such as sketching, building complex 3D models, generating dynamic and static assemblies, and generating 2D engineering drawings to prepare you to take on any design project. You'll also work with practical exercises to get hands-on experience with creating sketches, 3D part models, assemblies, and drawings. To reinforce your understanding of SOLIDWORKS, the book is supplemented by downloadable files that will help you to understand the concepts and exercises more easily. Finally, you'll also work on projects for 3D modeling objects inspired by everyday life. By the end of this SOLIDWORKS book, you'll have gained the skills you need to create professional 3D mechanical models using SOLIDWORKS and be able to prepare effectively for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams. What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS and parametric modelingCreate professional 2D sketches as bases for 3D models using simple and advanced modeling techniquesUse SOLIDWORKS drawing tools to generate standard engineering drawingsEvaluate mass properties and materials for designing parts and assembliesJoin different parts together to form static and dynamic assembliesDiscover expert tips and tricks to generate different part and assembly configurations for your mechanical designsWho this book is for This book is for aspiring engineers, designers, makers, draftsmen, and hobbyists looking to get started with SOLIDWORKS and explore the software. Individuals who are interested in becoming Certified SOLIDWORKS Associates (CSWAs) or Certified SOLIDWORKS Professionals (CSWPs) will also find this book useful. No specific background is needed to follow the concepts in the book as it starts from the basics of SOLIDWORKS. However, basic theoretical knowledge of 3D modeling will be helpful to get the most out of this book.

Download or read book Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2013 and Video Instruction written by David C. Planchard and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2013 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2013 and Video Instruction is written to assist students, designers, engineers and professionals. The book provides a solid foundation in SolidWorks by utilizing projects with step-by-step instructions for the beginner to intermediate SolidWorks user. Explore the user interface, CommandManager, menus, toolbars and modeling techniques to create parts, assemblies and drawings in an engineering environment. Follow the step-by-step instructions and develop multiple parts and assemblies that combine machined, plastic and sheet metal components. Formulate the skills to create, modify and edit sketches and solid features. Learn the techniques to reuse features, parts and assemblies through symmetry, patterns, copied components, design tables, Bills of Materials, Custom Properties and Configurations. Address various SolidWorks analysis tools: SimulationXpress, Sustainability / SustainabilityXpress and DFMXpress and Intelligent Modeling techniques. Learn by doing, not just by reading! Desired outcomes and usage competencies are listed for each project. Know your objective up front. Follow the steps in Project 1 - 8 to achieve the design goals. Work between multiple documents, features, commands and custom properties that represent how engineers and designers utilize SolidWorks in industry. Review individual features, commands and tools with the enclosed Video Instruction DVD. The projects contain exercises. The exercises analyze and examine usage competencies. Collaborate with leading industry suppliers such as SMC Corporation of America, Boston Gear and 80/20 Inc. Collaborative information translates into numerous formats such as paper drawings, electronic files, rendered images and animations. On-line intelligent catalogs guide designers to the product that meets both their geometric requirements and performance functionality. The authors developed the industry scenarios by combining their own industry experience with the knowledge of engineers, department managers, vendors and manufacturers. These professionals are directly involved with SolidWorks every day. Their responsibilities go far beyond the creation of just a 3D model. The book is design to compliment the SolidWorks Tutorials contained in SolidWorks 2013. There are over 2.5 hours of video instructions on the enclosed DVD.