Paperback, McGraw
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
Development Cycle