SOLIDWORKS 2024: A Step-By-Step Tutorial Guide for Beginners (Mixed Units)

SOLIDWORKS 2024: A Step-By-Step Tutorial Guide for Beginners (Mixed Units) textbook is designed to assist students, designers, engineers, and professionals in acquiring a comprehensive understanding of SOLIDWORKS through a systematic tutorial approach to creating real-world 3D mechanical designs. It serves as an excellent entry point for new SOLIDWORKS users and individuals transitioning from other CAD software. Comprising 11 chapters and spanning 426 pages, this textbook offers tutorials with clear, step-by-step instructions for creating parametric 3D solid components, assemblies, and 2D drawings. Each tutorial is grounded in real-world projects, providing practical insights into utilizing SOLIDWORKS efficiently. The content covers key SOLIDWORKS environments such as Part Modeling, Assembly, and Drawing. Additionally, there is a dedicated chapter specifically focused on the creation of diverse configurations for a design. Moreover, at the end of each chapter, users will find exercises that serve as a valuable means for users to evaluate and enhance their understanding of the software. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Chapter 2. Creating and Editing Sketches Chapter 3. Creating Extrude and Revolve Features Chapter 4. Creating Multi-Feature 3D Models Chapter 5. Creating Sweep and Loft Features Chapter 6. Creating Holes, Threads, and Shell Features Chapter 7. Creating 3D Sketches and Helical Curves Chapter 8. Working with Configurations Chapter 9. Creating Assemblies Using Bottom-up Approach Chapter 10. Creating Assemblies Using Top-down Approach Chapter 11. Creating 2D Drawings