Unlock the power of the SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Sheet Metal module by learning essential tools such as Lofted Bends and Hems, and discover real-world manufacturing tips Key Features Understand what Sheet Metal is and how you can use it with SOLIDWORKS software Explore all of the Sheet Metal tools step by step, from simple edge flanges to complex forming tools Learn the real-world manufacturing factors that can affect your designs Book Description SOLIDWORKS© is the premier software choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across a wide range of industries, and the Sheet Metal module forms an important part of this powerful program. This book will help you to understand exactly what Sheet Metal is, why it is used, and how you can make the most of this fundamental design feature. You'll start by understanding the basic tools, including Base Flanges and Sketched Bends, before moving on to more complex features such as Custom Forming Tools and Lofted Bends. The book covers all the necessary tools in a step-by-step manner and shares practical manufacturing tips and tricks that will allow you to apply the skills that you learn to real-world situations. By the end of this SOLIDWORKS book, you'll have understood how to make the best use of SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools and be able to create a whole range of 3D models and designs confidently. What you will learn Discover what Sheet Metal can be used for and how you can benefit from this skillset Create Sheet Metal parts, both from scratch and by converting existing 3D parts Select different Sheet Metal tools to be used in different situations Produce advanced shapes using Lofted Bends Relate the Sheet Metal techniques in the book to real-world manufacturing and design, including material selection and manufacturing limitations Practice Sheet Metal techniques using real-world examples Who this book is for This book is for existing SOLIDWORKS software users looking to expand their skillset and specialize in Sheet Metal design, including engineers who want to upskill or modeling enthusiasts looking to improve their skills and knowledge. The book will be especially useful for junior engineers and designers who are already familiar with general Solid modeling and want to learn extra computer-aided design (CAD) skills to advance their careers and open up exciting new design opportunities. Basic knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and experience using a Windows PC are all you need to get started.

SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design 2021 textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning SOLIDWORKS for creating real-world sheet metal components. This textbook is a great help for SOLIDWORKS users new to sheet metal design. It consists of total 132 pages covering the sheet metal design environment of SOLIDWORKS. It teaches users to use SOLIDWORKS mechanical design software for creating parametric 3D sheet metal components. This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools and commands of SOLIDWORKS for creating sheet metal components but also on the concept of design. It contains Tutorials followed by theory that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating sheet metal components. Moreover, it ends with Hands-on Test Drives which allow users to experience the user friendly and technical capabilities of SOLIDWORKS.

A follow-up to his popular Sheet Metal Fabrication, author Tim Remus taps into the talents of master craftsmen to bring you more techniques for forming aluminum and steel into the one-of-a-kind parts that make your street rod or custom cycle more than a "me too" machine. This book is lavishly illustrated with quality photographs while Remus takes you through a number of start-to-finish sequences with the finest metal workers in the field. If you strive build a truly unique machine, Advanced Sheet Metal Fabricationis the book for you.