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.

Autorentext
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.

Klappentext
Create customized models that are ready for manufacture or prototyping 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.

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.

Inhalt
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.