Learning SolidWorks

Richard M. Lueptow is the Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. He has five patents and over 40 refereed journal and proceedings papers along with many other articles, abstracts, and presentations. Michael Minbiole studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern University and works at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector. He thanks his parents, Patti and Paul, for their unwavering support and love. He thanks Rich Lueptow for the opportunity to work with him on this project.

1. Solids Modeling with SolidWorks.


Constraint-Based Solids Modeling. The Nature of Solids Modeling.



2. Getting Started with SolidWorks.


Introduction and Reference. Modeling the Guard. Modeling the Arm. Modeling the Blade.



3. Modeling Parts in SolidWorks: Revolves.


Modeling the Cap. Modeling the Handle. Modeling the Rivet.



4. Modeling An Assembly: The Pizza Cutter.


Modeling the Cutter Sub-Assembly. Modeling the Pizza Cutter Assembly. Checking the Assembly for Interface. Creating an Exploded View of the Assembly.



5. Creating Working Drawings.


Detail Drawing in SolidWorks. Editing a Drawing Sheet Format. Creating a Drawing of the Arm. Creating a Drawing of the Pizza Cutter Assembly.



6. Modeling the Handle as a Plastic Injection-Molded Part.


The Design of Plastic Injection-Molded Handle. Shelling the Handle and Adding Assembly Holes. Adding Ribs to the Handle. Adding Sweeps to the Handle. Using SmartMates to Assemble the Handle Halves.



7. Redesigning the Handle.


Creating the Handle's Base Feature Using a Loft. Creating the Flanged End Using a Surface. Creating a Configuration of the Handle with Engraved Text. Assembling the Handle and Cutter Sub-Assembly.



Index.