Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2021, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modeling 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: A comprehensive book consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. A detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters 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 2021 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 2021. This book provides detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, and sheet metal as well as in surfacing. This book further 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 textbook 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. Comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS 2021 concepts and techniques. Hundreds of illustrations and tutorial approach to explain the concepts of SOLIDWORS 2021. Summary on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2021 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

Exploring Autodesk Revit 2021 for Architecture is a comprehensive book written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Profession. Revit 2021 book is a gateway to power, skill, and competence in the field of architecture and interior presentations, drawings, and documentations. In this book, the author has emphasized on the concept of designing, creating families, massing, documentation, rendering orthographic and perspective views of building, usage of other advanced tools. In addition, Revit 2021 for Architecture book covers the description of various stages involved in rendering the model in Enscape plug-in. In this book, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes that provide additional information on the concept. The highlight of Revit 2021 book is that each concept introduced in it is explained with the help of suitable examples for better understanding. The simple and lucid language used in Revit 2021 book makes it a ready reference for both beginners and intermediate users. Also, the book covers enhancements and new features in Revit 2020. This book is also an ideal guide for students who are appearing for Autodesk Revit Certified Professional and Revit Certified User Exams, especially for Architecture. This book can also be used as a guide for students and professionals who are planning to make their career in BIM industry through learning of Revit. Salient Features Detailed explanation of architectural tools of Autodesk Revit Heavily illustrated text Introduction to Enscape Rendering Real-world structural projects given as tutorials Tips and Notes throughout the book Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of the Chapters. Student Project for practice. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Revit 2021 for Architecture Chapter 2: Starting an Architectural Project Chapter 3: Creating Walls Chapter 4: Using Basic Building Components-I Chapter 5: Using the Editing Tools Chapter 6: Working with Datum Plane and Creating Standard Views Chapter 7: Using Basic Building Components-II Chapter 8: Using Basic Building Components-III Chapter 9: Adding Site Features Chapter 10: Using Massing Tools Chapter 11: Adding Annotations and Dimensions Chapter 12: Creating Project Details and Schedules Chapter 13: Creating and Plotting Drawing Sheets Chapter 14: Creating 3D Views Chapter 15: Rendering Views and Creating Walkthroughs Chapter 16: Using Advanced Features * Student Project * Index (* For Free Download)

Creo Parametric 8.0 for Designers book is written to help the readers effectively use the modeling and assembly tools by utilizing the parametric approach of Creo Parametric 8.0 effectively. This book provides a detailed description of the tools that are commonly used in modeling, assembly, sheet metal as well as in mold design. This book also covers the latest surfacing techniques like Freestyle and Style with the help of relevant examples and illustrations. The Creo Parametric 8.0 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. It also includes the concept of Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing. The examples and tutorials are used in this book to ensure that the users can relate the knowledge of this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Every chapter begins with a tools section that provides brief information on the Creo Parametric tools. This approach allows the user to use this book initially as a learning tool and then as reference material. Salient Features Consists of 17 chapters with comprehensive coverage of all concepts and techniques Tutorial approach to explain the concepts Detailed explanation of all commands and tools Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter Hundreds of illustrations and step-by-step instructions for easy understanding Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and exercises Additional projects for practice Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Creo Parametric 8.0 Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I Chapter 3: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II Chapter 4: Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Datums Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I Chapter 7: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II Chapter 8: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-III Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling Chapter 11: Generating, Editing, and Modifying the Drawing Views Chapter 12: Dimensioning the Drawing Views Chapter 13: Other Drawing Options Chapter 14: Working with Sheetmetal Components * Chapter 15: Surface Modeling * Chapter 16: Introduction to Mold Design * Chapter 17: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing * Student Projects Index (* For Free Download)

SOLIDWORKS 2020: A Tutorial Approach introduces readers to SOLIDWORKS 2020 software, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. In this book, the author has adopted a tutorial-based approach to explain the fundamental concepts of SOLIDWORKS. This book has been written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme to help the users easily understand the concepts covered in it. The book consists of 12 chapters that are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes the book very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. The book covers a wide range of topics such as Sketching, Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Drafting in SOLIDWORKS 2020. In addition, this book covers the basics of Mold Design, FEA, and SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Salient Features Consists of 12 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain various concepts of SOLIDWORKS 2020. First page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters for the users to assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com 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: Assembly Modeling Chapter 10: Working with Drawing Views Chapter 11: Introduction to FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation Chapter 12: Introduction to Mold Design Student Project 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

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2022 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces users to Autodesk Inventor 2022, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modeling 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 solid modeling 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 modeling 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. A detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2022. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Step-by-step instructions guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters. 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