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    Learning Solidworks 2018: A Project Based Approach
    Learning Solidworks 2018: A Project Based Approach
    Learning Solidworks 2018: A Project Based Approach
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    Learning Solidworks 2018: A Project Based Approach

    By Sham Tickoo

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    This textbook introduces the readers to SOLIDWORKS 2018, the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this textbook, the author has adopted a project-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SOLIDWORKS. This unique approach has been used to explain the creation of parts, assemblies, and drawings of a real-world model. The textbook will provide the users a sound and practical knowledge of the software while creating a motor cycle as the real-world model. This knowledge will guide the users to create their own projects in an easy and effective manner.
     

    Keeping in view the requirement of the users, a single project has been divided into many chapters to make the users understand the concepts in a better way. The creation of each part, assembly, and drawing has been explained using small steps which make the learning process quite simple and effective. Additionally, the tools introduced for the first time have been dealt with in detail, so that you can gain expertise and proficiency in SOLIDWORKS. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create parts, assemblies, drawing views with bill of materials, and also learn the techniques that are essential for designing multiple models of similar geometry with ease.
     

    Some of the Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:

    • Project-based book consisting of 12 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
    • Explanation of 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 to guide the users through the learning process.
    • Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
    • Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge.


     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCADCIM Technologies
    Release dateJan 24, 2024
    ISBN9781942689201
    Learning Solidworks 2018: A Project Based Approach
    Author

    Sham Tickoo

    Prof. Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Northwest, USA where he has taught design, drafting, CAD and other engineering courses for over nineteen years. Before joining Purdue University, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, and software developer. He has received a US patent for his invention Self Adjusting Cargo Organizer for Vehicles. Professor Tickoo also leads the team of authors at CADCIM Technologies to develop world-class teaching and learning resources for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and related technologies.

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      Learning Solidworks 2018 - Sham Tickoo

      Learning SOLIDWORKS 2018: A Project Based

      Approach

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      Sham Tickoo

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      Purdue University Northwest

      Hammond, Indiana, USA

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      Learning SOLIDWORKS 2018: A Project Based Approach

      Sham Tickoo

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      Copyright ©2018 by CADCIM Technologies, USA. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976.

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      DEDICATION

      To teachers, who make it possible to disseminate knowledge

      to enlighten the young and curious minds

      of our future generations

      To students, who are dedicated to learning new technologies

      and making the world a better place to live in

      THANKS

      To the faculty and students of the MET Department of

      Purdue University Northwest for their cooperation

      To employees of CADCIM Technologies for their valuable help

      Online Training Program Offered by CADCIM Technologies

      CADCIM Technologies provides effective and affordable virtual online training on various software packages including Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), computer programming languages, animation, architecture, and GIS. The training is delivered ‘live’ via Internet at any time, any place, and at any pace to individuals as well as the students of colleges, universities, and CAD/CAM/CAE training centers. The main features of this program are:

      Training for Students and Companies in a Classroom Setting 

      Highly experienced instructors and qualified engineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, USA. This team has authored several textbooks that are rated one of the best in their categories and are used in various colleges, universities, and training centers in North America, Europe, and in other parts of the world.

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      Table of Contents

      Dedication                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         iii

      Preface                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              vii

      Chapter 1

      Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2018 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-1

      Chapter 2

      Creating Axle and Disc Plate ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-1

      Chapter 3

      Creating Rim and Tire ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1

      Chapter 4

      Creating Caliper Piston, Pad, and Body ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4-1

      Chapter 5

      Creating Fork Tube, Cap, Holder, and Bodies .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-1

      Chapter 6

      Creating Handlebar and Handle Holders ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6-1

      Chapter 7

      Creating Muffler and Swing Arm ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

      Chapter 8

      Creating Shock Absorber and Engine Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8-1

      Chapter 9

      Creating Mudguards, Fuel Tank, Headlight Mask, and Seat Cover ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

      Chapter 10

      Weldment Structural Frames ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10-1

      Chapter 11

      Creating Motor Cycle Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11-1

      Chapter 12

      Generating Drawing Views .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12-1

      Index I-1

      Preface

      SOLIDWORKS 2018

      SOLIDWORKS, originally developed by the SOLIDWORKS Corporation, USA, was acquired by Dassault Systemes, France, in 1997. Dassault Systemes is world’s leading developer of product life cycle management (PLM) solutions. It is one of the fastest growing solid modeling software. It is a parametric, feature-based solid modeling tool that not only unites the three-dimensional (3D) parametric features with two-dimensional (2D) tools, but also addresses every design-through-manufacturing needs. SOLIDWORKS 2018 includes a number of customer requested enhancements, substantiating that it is completely tailored to address customers needs. Based mainly on the user feedback, this solid modeling tool is remarkably user-friendly and allows you to be productive from day one.

      In SOLIDWORKS, you can easily generate the 2D drawing views of the components. The drawing views that can be generated include detailed, orthographic, isometric, auxiliary, section, and other views. You can use any predefined standard drawing document to generate the drawing views. Besides displaying the model dimensions in the drawing views or adding reference dimensions and other annotations, you can also add the parametric Bill of Materials (BOM) and balloons in the drawing view. If a component in the assembly is replaced, removed, or a new component is assembled, the modification will automatically reflect in the BOM placed in the drawing document. The bidirectional associative nature of this software ensures that any modification made in the model is automatically reflected in the drawing views and any modification made in the dimensions in the drawing views automatically updates the model.

      In addition to creating solid models, assembly features, and drawing views, SOLIDWORKS enables you to effectively and easily create complex sheet metal components using a number of tools. Apart from modeling and detailing, you can print your solid models directly through 3D printers. You can also define position, orientation and other parameters of the model for 3D printing in SOLIDWORKS.

      Learning SolidWorks 2018: A Project Based Approach textbook has been written to help the users who are interested in learning 3D design. Real-world mechanical engineering industry examples and tutorials have been used to ensure that the users can relate the knowledge of this textbook with the actual mechanical industry designs. In this edition, one chapter has been added on mold design. Some of the main features of the textbook are as follows:

      • Project-based Approach

      In this textbook, the author has used the project-based approach to explain the tools of SOLIDWORKS and their functioning. This approach guides users in understanding the usage of the tools as well as the procedure to design real world models.

      • Coverage of Major SOLIDWORKS Modes

      All major modes of SOLIDWORKS are covered in this textbook. These include the Part mode, the Assembly mode, and the Drawing mode.

      • Tips and Notes

      Additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes.

      • Learning Objectives

      The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in the chapter.

      • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises

      Each chapter ends with Self-Evaluation Test that enables the users to assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the instructors as test questions and exercises.

      The author has provided additional information to the users about the topic being discussed in the form of Notes.

      Special information on various techniques is provided in the form of Tips that will increase the efficiency of the users.

      Flyout

      A flyout is the one in which a set of tools are grouped together. You can identify a flyout with a down arrow on it. A flyout is given a name based on the types of tools grouped in it. For example, Line flyout, View Settings flyout, Fillet flyout, and so on; refer to Figure 1.

      PropertyManager

      The naming conventions for the components in a PropertyManager are mentioned in Figure 2.

      Button

      The items in a dialog box that has a 3D shape like a button is termed as Button. For example, OK button, Cancel button, and so on.

      Free Companion Website

      It has been our constant endeavor to provide you the best textbooks and services at affordable price. In this endeavor, we have come out with a Free Companion website that will facilitate the process of teaching and learning of SOLIDWORKS 2018. If you purchase this textbook, you will get access to the files on the Companion website.

      To access the files, you need to register by visiting the Resources section at www.cadcim.com. The following resources are available for the faculty and students in this website:

      Faculty Resources

      • Technical Support

      You can get online technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

      • Instructor Guide

      Solutions to all review questions and exercises in the textbook are provided in the Instructor guide to help the faculty members test the skills of the students.

      • Part Files

      The part files used in illustrations, examples, and exercises are available for free download.

      Student Resources

      • Technical Support

      You can get online technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.

      • Part Files

      The part files used in illustrations and examples are available for free download.

      If you face any problem in accessing these files, please contact the publisher at sales@cadcim.com or the author at Stickoo@pnw.edu or tickoo525@gmail.com.

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      Chapter 1

      Introduction to

      SOLIDWORKS 2018

      Learning Objectives

      After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

      • Understand how to start SOLIDWORKS

      • Understand the system requirements to run SOLIDWORKS

      • Understand various modes of SOLIDWORKS

      • Work with various CommandManagers of SOLIDWORKS

      • Understand various important terms in SOLIDWORKS

      • Save files automatically in SOLIDWORKS

      • Change the color schemes in SOLIDWORKS

      Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2018

      Welcome to the world of Computer Aided Design (CAD) with SOLIDWORKS. If you are a new user of this software package, you will be joining hands with thousands of users of this parametric, feature-based, and one of the most user-friendly software packages. If you are familiar with the previous releases of this software, you will be able to upgrade your designing skills with this improved release of SOLIDWORKS.

      SOLIDWORKS, developed by the SOLIDWORKS Corporation, USA, is a feature-based, parametric solid-modeling mechanical design and automation software. SOLIDWORKS is the first CAD package to use the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface. The use of the drag and drop (DD) functionality of Windows makes this CAD package extremely easy to learn. The Windows graphic user interface makes it possible for the mechanical design engineers to innovate their ideas and implement them in the form of virtual prototypes or solid models, large assemblies, subassemblies, and detailing and drafting.

      SOLIDWORKS is one of the products of SOLIDWORKS Corporation, which is a part of Dassault Systemes. SOLIDWORKS also works as platform software for a number of software. This implies that you can also use other compatible software within the SOLIDWORKS window. There are a number of software provided by the SOLIDWORKS Corporation, which can be used as add-ins with SOLIDWORKS. Some of the software that can be used on SOLIDWORKS’s work platform are listed below:

      SOLIDWORKS Motion SOLIDWORKS Routing ScanTo3D eDrawings

      SOLIDWORKS Simulation SOLIDWORKS Toolbox PhotoView 360 CircuitWorks

      SOLIDWORKS Plastics SOLIDWORKS Inspection TolAnalyst

      As mentioned earlier, SOLIDWORKS is a parametric, feature-based, and easy-to-use mechanical design automation software. It enables you to convert the basic 2D sketch into a solid model by using simple but highly effective modeling tools. It also enables you to create the virtual prototype of a sheet metal component and the flat pattern of the component. This helps you in the complete process planning for designing and creating a press tool. SOLIDWORKS helps you to extract the core and the cavity of a model that has to be molded or cast. With SOLIDWORKS, you can also create complex parametric shapes in the form of surfaces. Some of the important modes of SOLIDWORKS are discussed next.

      Part Mode

      The Part mode of SOLIDWORKS is a feature-based parametric environment in which you can create solid models. In this mode, you are provided with three default planes named as Front Plane, Top Plane, and Right Plane. First, you need to select a sketching plane to create a sketch for the base feature. On selecting a sketching plane, you enter the sketching environment. The sketches for the model are drawn in the sketching environment using easy-to-use tools. After drawing the sketches, you can dimension them and apply the required relations in the same sketching environment. The design intent is captured easily by adding relations and equations and using the design table in the design. You are provided with the standard hole library known as the Hole Wizard in the Part mode. You can create simple holes, tapped holes, counterbore holes, countersink holes, and so on by using this wizard. The holes can be of any standard such as ISO, ANSI, JIS, and so on. You can also create complicated surfaces by using the surface modeling tools available in the Part mode. Annotations such as weld symbols, geometric tolerance, datum references, and surface finish symbols can be added to the model within the Part mode. The standard features that are used frequently can be saved as library features and retrieved when needed. The palette feature library of SOLIDWORKS contains a number of standard mechanical parts and features. You can also create the sheet metal components in this mode of SOLIDWORKS by using the related tools. Besides this, you can also analyze the part model for various stresses applied to it in the real physical conditions by using an easy and user-friendly tool called SimulationXpress. It helps you reduce the cost and time in physically testing your design in real testing conditions (destructive tests). You can also analyze the component during modeling in the SOLIDWORKS windows. In addition, you can work with the weld modeling within the Part mode of SOLIDWORKS by creating steel structures and adding weld beads. All standard weld types and welding conditions are available for your reference. You can extract the core and the cavity in the Part mode by using the mold design tools.

      Assembly Mode

      In the Assembly mode, you can assemble components of the assembly with the help of the required tools. There are two methods of assembling the components:

      1. Bottom-up assembly

      2. Top-down assembly

      In the bottom-up assembly method, the assembly is created by assembling the components created earlier and maintaining their design intent. In the top-down method, the components are created in the assembly mode. You may begin with some ready-made parts and then create other components in the context of the assembly. You can refer to the features of some components of the assembly to drive the dimensions of other components. You can assemble all components of an assembly by using a single tool, the Mate tool. While assembling the components of an assembly, you can also animate the assembly by dragging. Besides this, you can also check the working of your assembly. Collision detection is one of the important features in this mode. Using this feature, you can rotate and move components as well as detect the interference and collision between the assembled components. You can see the realistic motion of the assembly by using physical dynamics. Physical simulation is used to simulate the assembly with the effects of motors, springs, and gravity on the assemblies.

      Drawing Mode

      The Drawing mode is used for the documentation of the parts or the assemblies created earlier in the form of drawing views. The procedure for creating drawing views is called drafting. There are two types of drafting done in SOLIDWORKS:

      1. Generative drafting

      2. Interactive drafting

      Generative drafting is a process of generating drawing views of a part or an assembly created earlier. The parametric dimensions and the annotations added to the component in the Part mode can be generated in the drawing views. Generative drafting is bidirectionally associative in nature. Automatic BOMs and balloons can be added to an assembly while generating the drawing views of it.

      In interactive drafting, you have to create the drawing views by sketching them using normal sketching tools and then add dimensions to them.

      System Requirements

      The system requirements to ensure the smooth functioning of SOLIDWORKS on your system are as follows:

      • Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 (64 bit only) or Windows 7 (SP1 required).

      • Intel or AMD Processor with SSE2 support.

      • 2 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended).

      • Hard disk space 5 GB minimum (10 GB recommended).

      • A certified graphics card and driver.

      • Microsoft Office 2007 or later.

      • Adobe Acrobat higher than 8.0.7.

      • DVD drive and Mouse or any other compatible pointing device.

      • Internet Explorer version 8 or higher.

      Getting Started With SOLIDWORKS

      Install SOLIDWORKS 2018 on your system; the shortcut icon of SOLIDWORKS 2018 will automatically be created on the desktop. Double-click on this icon; the system will prepare to start SOLIDWORKS and after sometime, the SOLIDWORKS window will be displayed on the screen. On opening SOLIDWORKS for the first time, the SolidWorks License Agreement dialog box will be displayed, as shown in Figure 1-1. Choose the Accept button in this dialog box; the SOLIDWORKS 2018 window will open and the SOLIDWORKS Resources task pane will be displayed on the right. Also, the Welcome - SOLIDWORKS 2018 dialog box is invoked simultaneously, as shown in Figure 1-2. This window can be used to open a new file or an existing file.

      If the SOLIDWORKS Resources task pane is not displayed or expanded, choose the SOLIDWORKS Resources button located on the right side of the window to display it. This task pane can be used to open online tutorials and to visit the website of SOLIDWORKS partners. Choose the Part button from the Welcome - SOLIDWORKS 2018 dialog box or the New button from the Menu Bar to create a new document. If you start a new document using the New button from the Menu Bar then the New SOLIDWORKS Document dialog box will be displayed, as shown in Figure 1-3.

      If you are starting SOLIDWORKS 2018 for the first time, then on invoking the New SOLIDWORKS Document dialog box or the Welcome - SOLIDWORKS 2018 dialog box, the Units and Dimension Standard dialog box will be displayed, as shown in Figure 1-4. Using this dialog box, you can specify the default units and dimension standards for SOLIDWORKS. In this book, the unit system used is MMGS (millimeter, gram, second) and the dimension standard used is ISO.

      Choose the Part button to create a part model and then choose OK from the New SOLIDWORKS Document dialog box to enter the Part mode of SOLIDWORKS. Hover the cursor over the SOLIDWORKS logo; the SOLIDWORKS Menus will be displayed on the right of the logo. Note that the task pane is automatically closed once you start a new file and click in the drawing area. The initial screen display on starting a new part file of SOLIDWORKS using the New button in the Menu Bar is shown in Figure 1-5.

      It is evident from the screen that SOLIDWORKS is a very user-friendly solid modeling software. Apart from the default CommandManager shown in Figure 1-5, you can also invoke other CommandManagers. To do so, move the cursor on a CommandManager tab and right-click; a shortcut menu will be displayed. Choose the required CommandManager from the shortcut menu; it will be added. Besides the existing CommandManager, you can also create a new CommandManager.

      Menu Bar And SOLIDWORKS menus

      In SOLIDWORKS, the display area of the screen has been increased by grouping the tools that have similar functions or purposes. The tools that are in the Standard toolbar are also available in the Menu Bar, as shown in Figure 1-6. This toolbar is available above the drawing area. When you move the cursor to the arrow on the right of the SOLIDWORKS logo, the SOLIDWORKS menus will be displayed, as shown in Figure 1-7. You can also fix them by choosing the push-pin button.

      CommandManager

      You can invoke a tool in SOLIDWORKS from four locations, CommandManager, SOLIDWORKS menus on top of the screen, toolbar, and shortcut menu. The CommandManagers are docked above the drawing area. While working with CommandManager, you will realize that invoking a tool from the CommandManager is the most convenient method to invoke a tool. Different types of CommandManagers are used for different design environments. These CommandManagers are discussed next.

      Part Mode CommandManagers

      A number of CommandManagers can be invoked in the Part mode. The CommandManagers that are extensively used during the designing process in this environment are described next.

      Sketch CommandManager

      This CommandManager is used to enter and exit the 2D and 3D sketching environments. The tools available in this CommandManager are used to draw sketches for features. This CommandManager is also used to add relations and smart dimensions to the sketched entities. The Sketch CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-8.

      Features CommandManager

      This is one of the most important CommandManagers provided in the Part mode. Once the sketch has been drawn, you need to convert the sketch into a feature by using the modeling tools. This CommandManager contains all the modeling tools that are used for feature-based solid modeling. The Features CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-9.

      DimXpert CommandManager

      This CommandManager is used to add dimensions and tolerances to the features of a part. The DimXpert CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-10.

      Sheet Metal CommandManager

      This CommandManager provides you the tools that are used to create the sheet metal parts. In SOLIDWORKS, you can also create sheet metal parts while working in the Part mode. This is done with the help of the Sheet Metal CommandManager shown in Figure 1-11.

      Mold Tools CommandManager

      The tools in this CommandManager are used to design a mold and to extract its core and cavity. The Mold Tools CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-12.

      Evaluate CommandManager

      This CommandManager is used to measure the distance between two entities, add equations in the design, calculate the mass properties of a solid model, and so on. The Evaluate CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-13.

      Surfaces CommandManager

      This CommandManager is used to create complicated surface features. These surface features can be converted into solid features. The Surfaces CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-14.

      Direct Editing CommandManager

      This CommandManager consists of tools (Figure 1-15) that are used for editing a feature.

      Data Migration CommandManager

      This CommandManager consist of tools (Figure 1-16) that are used to work with the models created in other packages or in different environments.

      Assembly Mode CommandManagers

      The CommandManagers in the Assembly mode are used to assemble the components, create an explode line sketch, and simulate the assembly. The CommandManagers in the Assembly mode are discussed next.

      Assembly CommandManager

      This CommandManager is used to insert a component and apply various types of mates to the assembly. Mates are the constraints that can be applied to components to restrict their degrees of freedom. You can also move and rotate a component in the assembly, change the hidden and suppression states of the assembly and individual components, edit the component of an assembly, and so on. The Assembly CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-17.

      Layout CommandManager

      The tools in this CommandManager (Figure 1-18) are used to create and edit blocks.

      Drawing Mode CommandManagers

      You can invoke a number of CommandManagers in the Drawing mode. The CommandManagers that are extensively used during the designing process in this mode are discussed next.

      View Layout CommandManager

      This CommandManager is used to generate the drawing views of an existing model or an assembly. The views that can be generated using this CommandManager are model view, three standard views, projected view, section view, aligned section view, detail view, crop view, relative view, auxiliary view, and so on. The View Layout CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-19.

      Annotation CommandManager

      The Annotation CommandManager is used to generate the model items and to add notes, balloons, geometric tolerance, surface finish symbols, and so on to the drawing views. The Annotation CommandManager is shown in Figure 1-20.

      Customized CommandManager

      If you often work on a particular set of tools, you can create a customized CommandManager to cater to your needs. To do so, right-click on a tab in the

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