Preface

Chapter 1
Getting started
Chapter Objectives
- 1-1 Introduction
- 1-2 Starting a New Document
- 1-3 SolidWorks Colors
- 1-4 Creating a Fully Defined Circle
- 1-5 Units
- 1-6 Rectangle
- 1-7 Moving Around the Drawing Screen
- 1-8 Orientation
- 1-9 Sample Problem SP1-1
- 1-10 Creating 3D Models
- 1-11 Saving Documents
- 1-12 Sample Problem SP1-2
- 1-13 Holes
Chapter Project
Chapter 2
Sketch entities and tools
Chapter Objectives
- 2-1 Introduction
- 2-2 Mouse Gestures and the S Key
- 2-3 Origins
- 2-4 Circle
- 2-5 Rectangle
- 2-6 Slots
- 2-7 Perimeter Circle
- 2-8 Arcs
- 2-9 Polygons
- 2-10 Spline
- 2-11 Ellipse
- 2-12 Fillets and Chamfers
- 2-13 Sketch Text
- 2-14 Point
- 2-15 Trim Entities
- 2-16 Extend Entities
- 2-17 Offset Entities
- 2-18 Mirror Entities
- 2-19 Linear Sketch Pattern
- 2-20 Circular Sketch Pattern
- 2-21 Move Entities
- 2-22 Copy Entities
- 2-23 Rotate Entities
- 2-24 Scale Entities
- 2-25 Stretch Entities
- 2-26 Split Entities
- 2-27 Jog Lines
- 2-28 Centerline
- 2-29 Sample Problem SP2-1
- 2-30 Sample Problem SP2-2
- 2-31 Sample Problem SP2-3
Chapter Project
Chapter 3
Features
Chapter Objectives
- 3-1 Introduction
- 3-2 Extruded Boss/Base
- 3-3 Sample Problem SP3-1
- 3-4 Extruded Cut
- 3-5 Hole Wizard
- 3-6 Creating a Hole with the Circle and Extruded Cut Tools
- 3-7 Blind Holes
- 3-8 Fillet
- 3-9 Chamfer
- 3-10 Revolved Boss/Base
- 3-11 Revolved Cut
- 3-12 Reference Planes
- 3-13 Lofted Boss/Base
- 3-14 Shell
- 3-15 Swept Boss/Base
- 3-16 Draft
- 3-17 Linear Sketch Pattern
- 3-18 Circular Sketch Pattern
- 3-19 Mirror
- 3-20 Helix Curves and Springs
- 3-21 Compression Springs
- 3-22 Torsional Springs
- 3-23 Extension Springs
- 3-24 Wrap
- 3-25 Editing Features
- 3-26 Sample Problem SP3-2
- 3-27 Sample Problem SP3-3
- 3-28 Curve Driven Patterns
Chapter Project
Chapter 4
Orthographic views
Chapter Objectives
- 4-1 Introduction
- 4-2 Third- and First-Angle Projections
- 4-3 Fundamentals of Orthographic Views
- 4-4 Drawing Orthographic Views
- 4-5 Section Views
- 4-6 Drawing a Section View
- 4-7 Aligned Section Views
- 4-8 Broken Views
- 4-9 Detail Views
- 4-10 Auxiliary Views
- 4-11 First-Angle Projection
Chapter Project
Chapter 5
Assemblies
Chapter Objectives
- 5-1 Introduction
- 5-2 Starting an Assembly
- 5-3 Move Component
- 5-4 Rotate Component
- 5-5 Mouse Gestures for Assemblies
- 5-6 Mate
- 5-7 Bottom-up Assemblies
- 5-8 Creating an Exploded Isometric Assembly
- 5-9 Creating an Exploded Isometric Drawing
- 5-10 Assembly Numbers
- 5-11 Bill of Materials (BOM or Parts List)
- 5-12 Title Blocks
- 5-13 Animate Collapse
- 5-14 Sample Problem SP5-1
- 5-15 Using the Motion Study Tool
- 5-16 Editing a Part Within an Assembly
- 5-17 Interference Detection/Clearance Verification
Chapter Project
Chapter 6
Threads and fasteners
Chapter Objectives
- 6-1 Introduction
- 6-2 Thread Terminology
- 6-3 Thread Callouts—ANSI Metric Units
- 6-4 Thread Callouts—ANSI Unified Screw Threads
- 6-5 Thread Representations
- 6-6 Internal Threads—Inches
- 6-7 Threaded Blind Holes—Inches
- 6-8 Internal Threads—Metric
- 6-9 Accessing the Design Library
- 6-10 Thread Pitch
- 6-11 Determining an External Thread Length—Inches
- 6-12 Smart Fasteners
- 6-13 Determining an Internal Thread Length
- 6-14 Set Screws
- 6-15 Drawing a Threaded Hole in the Side of a Cylinder
- 6-16 Adding Set Screws to the Collar
Chapter Project
Chapter 7
Dimensioning
Chapter Objectives
- 7-1 Introduction
- 7-2 Terminology and Conventions—ANSI
- 7-3 Adding Dimensions to a Drawing
- 7-4 Drawing Scale
- 7-5 Units
- 7-6 Dimensioning Holes and Fillets
- 7-7 Dimensioning Counterbored and Countersunk Holes
- 7-8 Angular Dimensions
- 7-9 Ordinate Dimensions
- 7-10 Baseline Dimensions
- 7-11 Locating Dimensions
- 7-12 Fillets and Rounds
- 7-13 Rounded Shapes—Internal
- 7-14 Rounded Shapes—External
- 7-15 Irregular Surfaces
- 7-16 Polar Dimensions
- 7-17 Chamfers
- 7-18 Symbols and Abbreviations
- 7-19 Symmetrical and Centerline Symbols
- 7-20 Dimensioning to a Point
- 7-21 Dimensioning Section Views
- 7-22 Dimensioning Orthographic Views
Chapter Project
Chapter 8
Tolerancing
Chapter Objectives
- 8-1 Introduction
- 8-2 Direct Tolerance Methods
- 8-3 Tolerance Expressions
- 8-4 Understanding Plus and Minus Tolerances
- 8-5 Creating Plus and Minus Tolerances Adding Plus and Minus Symmetric Tolerances Using the Dimension Text Box
- 8-6 Creating Limit Tolerances
- 8-7 Creating Angular Tolerances
- 8-8 Standard Tolerances
- 8-9 Double-Dimensioning Errors
- 8-10 Chain Dimensions and Baseline Dimensions
- 8-11 Tolerance Studies
- 8-12 Rectangular Dimensions
- 8-13 Hole Locations
- 8-14 Choosing a Shaft for a Toleranced Hole
- 8-15 Sample Problem SP8-1
- 8-16 Sample Problem SP8-2
- 8-17 Nominal Sizes
- 8-18 Standard Fits (Metric Values)
- 8-19 Standard Fits (Inch Values)
- 8-20 Preferred and Standard Sizes
- 8-21 Surface Finishes
- 8-22 Surface Control Symbols
- 8-23 Applying Surface Control Symbols
- 8-24 Design Problems
- 8-25 Geometric Tolerances
- 8-26 Tolerances of Form
- 8-27 Flatness
- 8-28 Straightness
- 8-29 Straightness (RFS and MMC)
- 8-30 Circularity
- 8-31 Cylindricity
- 8-32 Geometric Tolerances Using SolidWorks
- 8-33 Datums
- 8-34 Tolerances of Orientation
- 8-35 Perpendicularity
- 8-36 Parallelism
- 8-37 Angularity
- 8-38 Profiles
- 8-39 Runouts
- 8-40 Positional Tolerances
- 8-41 Creating Positional Tolerances
- 8-42 Virtual Condition
- 8-43 Floating Fasteners
- 8-44 Sample Problem SP8-3
- 8-45 Sample Problem SP8-4
- 8-46 Fixed Fasteners
- 8-47 Sample Problem SP8-5
- 8-48 Design Problems
Chapter Project
Chapter 9
Bearings and fit tolerances
Chapter Objectives
- 9-1 Introduction
- 9-2 Sleeve Bearings
- 9-3 Bearings from the Toolbox
- 9-4 Ball Bearings
- 9-5 Fits and Tolerances for Bearings
- 9-6 Fits—Inches
- 9-7 Clearance Fits
- 9-8 Hole Basis
- 9-9 Shaft Basis
- 9-10 Sample Problem SP9-1
- 9-11 Interference Fits
- 9-12 Manufactured Bearings
- 9-13 Fit Tolerances—Millimeters
Chapter Project
Chapter 10
Gears
Chapter Objectives
- 10-1 Introduction
- 10-2 Gear Terminology
- 10-3 Gear Formulas
- 10-4 Creating Gears
- 10-5 Gear Ratios
- 10-6 Gears and Bearings
- 10-7 Power Transmission—Shaft to Gear
- 10-8 Set Screws and Gear Hubs
- 10-9 Keys, Keyseats, and Gears
- 10-10 Sample Problem SP10-1
- 10-11 Rack and Pinion Gears
- 10-12 Metric Gears
Chapter Project
Chapter 11
CSWA preparation
Chapter Objectives
- 11-1 Introduction
- 11-2 Working with Cubes
- 11-3 Drawing Profiles
- 11-4 Drawing Small 3D Objects
- 11-5 Drawing Larger Objects
- 11-6 Drawing Auxiliary Views
- 11-7 Drawing Break Views
- 11-8 Drawing Section Views
- 11-9 Drawing Detail Views
- 11-10 Drawing Lines and Views
- 11-11 Creating Assemblies
- 11-12 Problem Answers

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