SolidWorks 2008 for Designers (Paperback)

by Sham Tickoo (Author)

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Product Description
SolidWorks 2008 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the users to SolidWorks, a feature based 3D parametric solid modeling software. The textbook covers all major environments of SolidWorks with a thorough explanation of all tools, options, and their applications to create real-world products. About 75 mechanical engineering industry examples are used as tutorials and an additional 40 as exercises to ensure that the users can relate their knowledge and understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create parts, assemblies, drawing views with bill of materials, and learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. Also, in this book, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user.

Salient Features of the Textbook

Consists of 17 pedagogical sequenced chapters covering the Sketching, Modeling, Assembly, Drafting, SheetMetal environments, and Equations and Configurations in SolidWorks.

The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it.

Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience.

Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process.

Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.

Self-Evaluation test and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.

Free Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources with this textbook:

Technical support by contacting [e-mail].

Drawing files of the models used in illustrations, examples, and exercises.

Customizable PowerPoint presentations for every chapter in this textbook.

Instructor s guide that provides solutions to the review questions and exercises provided in the textbook.

Student projects to enhance the skills.

Course outline listing the topics that will be covered in the basic and advanced classes.

About the Author
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, and the team of dedicated contributing authors are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Computer Animations, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.

Product Details

• Paperback: 880 pages
• Publisher: Cadcim (January 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932709428
• ISBN-13: 978-1932709421
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #374,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A trogon horse , March 12, 2009

By	R. Marchel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I saw the CADCIM Technologies press release for the SolidWorks 2009 for Designers textbook by Professor Sham Tickoo. I had a good laugh, and then felt sadden that the internet can be manipulated by people trying to sell items which are full of dishonesty. Buyer beware of an author/publisher (same group) that is better in marketing a trogon horse than a good SolidWorks book.

As an instructor, I have heard of Professor Sham Tickoo and his organization (Catia, Inventor, AutoCAD, ProE, Wildfire, etc). He does not teach or even uses SolidWorks. He hires various students to write for him and his company. I met one of his writers for SolidWorks in India last year.

I obtained an evaluation copy of his 2008 book along with others, and tried numerous times to acquire additional classroom materials and technical support for this book. The lack of response, amount and quality of his .ppts would not be suitable at most two or four year colleges or universities. I am not sure he has heard of copyright issues too!

The book is very poorly written (fragmented English), and structured badly. The author/s uses very poor design intent on most of their models, and misses the concept of the ASME Y14 standards in 90 plus percent of his drawings. The assembly section is not much better, (poor techniques and instructions on selected entities. I can go on and on, but hopefully you are starting to see the truth about the Book.

Most of the models are from the SW Help files or 3D ContentCentral. OH, don't even get me started on the so called "Surface Modeling section". It looks very similar, in most areas to a great SW Surfacing book presently on the market on this site. Thought, get the Surfacing book, if you realy want to understand Surfacing! Check it out!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too much money, not enought book information, February 19, 2009

By	J. Mcgure - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this textbook - "way too expensive" - because it was required reading in my CAD Engineering class. The author's writing style, poor grammar, and lack of editing (basic mistakes even for a beginner like me) made this book extremely excruciating and difficult to get through. The free online SolidWorks tutorials were more helpful than this book! A suggestion, rewrite your hole wizard section!

The book did not cover assemblies (Mate types, configurations, etc. and drawings (Auxiliary, detail, crop, removed, etc) very well. The author states one thing, and does another.

A lot of terminology is used with little or no explanations, and his procedures and practices contradicts the SolidWorks online tutorials.

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on SolidWorks for students, May 18, 2009

By	Alex S (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

I have read several books on SolidWorks and I have to say that, although "SolidWorks 2008 for Designers" is not perfect, it is definitely one of the best books on SolidWorks in the market, especially for new students. It uses a systematic approach, has lots of highlighted comments and lots of graphical examples.
I just wish there were few more chapters added to this book covering in details "Simulation" and "Photoworks".
People that give a negative review are probably people who don't put themselves in the student's shoes. From my experience students tend to reject books which "experts" love.