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Introduction To Solid Modeling Using SolidWorks

ISBN10: 1266129960 | ISBN13: 9781266129964

Introduction To Solid Modeling Using SolidWorks

Introduction To Solid Modeling Using SolidWorks

ISBN10: 1266129960
ISBN13: 9781266129964
By William Howard and Joseph Musto
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Howard and Musto's industry-leading text, Introduction to Solid Modeling Using SOLIDWORKS 2025 presents a tutorial-based introduction to solid modeling and the SOLIDWORKS software. Although the tutorials can be followed by anyone interested in learning the software, it is geared toward introductory engineering students or high school students interested in engineering. Accordingly, the examples and problems are based on the authors' experience with teaching engineering students.

Part One: Learning SOLIDWORKS®
1. Basic Part Modeling Techniques
2. Engineering Drawings
3. Additional Part Modeling Techniques
4. Advanced Part Modeling
5. Parametric Modeling Techniques
6. Creation of Assembly Models
7. Advanced Assembly Operations
8. Assembly Drawings
Part Two: Applications of SOLIDWORKS®
9. Generation of 2-D Layouts
10. Solution of Vector Problems
11. Analysis of Mechanisms
12. Design of Molds and Sheet Metal Parts
13. The Use of SOLIDWORKS to Accelerate the Product
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William Howard

William "Ed" Howard holds a B.S. in civil engineering and an M.S. in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Marquette University. He is an associate professor in the East Carolina University Department of Engineering, where he teaches solid modeling, engineering computations, solid mechanics, and composite materials. Before beginning his academic career, Dr. Howard worked in industry for 14 years in design, analysis, and project engineering at Thiokol Corporation (Brigham City, UT), Spaulding Composites Company (Smyrna, TN), and Sta-Rite Industries (Delavan, WI). He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin.

Joseph Musto

Joseph Musto holds a B.S. from Clarkson University, and an M.Eng. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, all in mechanical engineering. Before beginning his academic career, Dr. Musto worked in industry in held industrial positions with Brady Corporation (Milwaukee, WI) and Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY). He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin. He has been using and teaching solid modeling using SOLIDWORKS since 1998. 

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