The AutoCAD Electrical 2019 for Electrical Control Designers book has been written to assist the engineering students and the practicing designers who are new to AutoCAD Electrical. Using this book, the readers can learn the application of basic tools required for creating professional electrical control drawings with the help of AutoCAD Electrical. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, this book covers a wide range of tools and features such as schematic drawings, Circuit Builder, panel drawings, parametric and nonparametric PLC modules, stand-alone PLC I/O points, ladder diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams, report generation, creation of symbols, and so on. This will help the readers to create electrical drawings easily and effectively. Salient Features: Consists of 13 chapters and 2 projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Comprehensive coverage of AutoCAD Electrical 2019 concepts and techniques. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of AutoCAD Electrical 2019. Detailed explanation of all commands and tools. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical 2019 Chapter 2: Working with Projects and Drawings Chapter 3: Working with Wires Chapter 4: Creating Ladders Chapter 5: Schematic Components Chapter 6: Schematic Editing Chapter 7: Connectors, Point-To-Point Wiring Diagrams, and Circuits Chapter 8: Panel Layouts Chapter 9: Schematic and Panel Reports Chapter 10: PLC Modules Chapter 11: Terminals Chapter 12: Settings, Configuration, Templates, and Plotting Chapter 13: Creating Symbols Project 1 Project 2 Index

Learning SOLIDWORKS 2019: A Project Based Approach book introduces the readers to SOLIDWORKS 2019, the world's leading parametric solid modeling package. In this book, the author has adopted a project-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SOLIDWORKS. This unique approach has been used to explain the creation of parts, assemblies, and drawings of a real-world model. The Learning SOLIDWORKS 2019 book will provide the users a sound and practical knowledge of the software while creating a motor cycle as the real-world model. This knowledge will guide the users to create their own projects in an easy and effective manner. Salient Features: Chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter Real-world mechanical engineering problems used as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2019 Chapter 2: Creating Front Axle, Rear Axle and Disc Plate Chapter 3: Creating Rim ,Front Tire and Rear Tire Chapter 4: Creating Caliper Piston, Pad, and Body Chapter 5: Creating Fork Tube, Holder, and Bodies Chapter 6: Creating Handlebar and Handle Holders Chapter 7: Creating Muffler, Clamp, Swing Arm and Headlight Clamp Chapter 8: Creating Shock Absorber and Engine Parts Chapter 9: Creating Mudguard, Fuel Tank, Headlight Mask, and Seat Cover Chapter 10: Creating Weldment Structural Frame and Seat frame Chapter 11: Creating Motorcycle Assembly Chapter 12: Generating Drawing Views Index

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2020, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modelling software are covered in this book with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. Additionally, the author emphasizes on the solid modelling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies and apply direct modelling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Salient Features: Comprehensive book consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 54 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters so that the users can assess their knowledge. Technical support by contacting '[email protected]'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 13: Presentation Module Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 15: Introduction to Stress Analysis Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments (For free download) Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools (For free download) Chapter 18: Working with Special Design Tools For free download) Chapter 19: Introduction to Plastic Mold Design (For free download) Index

SOLIDWORKS 2019 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature-based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2019. This book provides a detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. The SOLDIWORKS 2019 for Designers book further elaborates on the procedure of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. Special emphasis has been laid on the explanation of the concepts, which have been described in detail using text as well as graphical examples, wherever required. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2019. Hundreds of illustrations and comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2019 concepts and techniques. Detailed explanation of SOLIDWORKS 2019 tools. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2019 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and Modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 14: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 15: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 16: Surface Modeling Chapter 17: Working with Blocks Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features Chapter 20: Motion Study Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design Index

CATIA V5-6R2020 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2020. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2020. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of CATIA V5-6R2020 Detailed explanation of CATIA V5-6R2020 tools First page summarizes the topics covered in the chapter Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2020 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects Index

SOLIDWORKS 2020 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric and feature-based approach of SOLIDWORKS 2020. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as elaborates on the procedures of generating the drawings of a model or assembly, which are used for documentation of a model or assembly. Special emphasis has been laid on the introduction of concepts, which have been explained using detailed textual description along with graphical examples. The examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the information provided in this book with the practical industry designs. In addition, two student projects and a SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam questions set have also been added in this edition for the students to practice and get familiarized with SOLIDWORKS certification questions. Salient Features: Consists of 21 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain various concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2020. Detailed explanation of SOLIDWORKS 2020 tools. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2020 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help students assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2020 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Editing and modifying Sketches Chapter 4: Adding Relations and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 5: Advanced Dimensioning Techniques and Base Feature Options Chapter 6: Creating Reference Geometries Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Editing Features Chapter 10:Advanced Modeling Tools-III Chapter 11: Advanced Modeling Tools-IV Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 13: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 14: Working with Drawing View-I Chapter 15: Working with Drawing View-II Chapter 16: Surfacing Modeling Chapter 17: Working with Blocks Chapter 18: Sheet Metal Design Chapter 19: Equations, Configurations, and Library Features* Chapter 20: Motion Study* Chapter 21: Introduction to Mold Design* Student Projects SOLIDWORKS Certification Exam Index (* For free download from 'cadcim.com')

CATIA V5-6R2018 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2018. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2018. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models.The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically.The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2018 Concepts & Techniques. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2018 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects Index