About this ebook
Keeping in mind the requirements of the users, the book first introduces sketching and part modeling and then gradually progresses to cover assembly, surfacing, and drafting. To make the users understand the concepts of Mold Design and GD&T, two chapters are added in this book. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the book caters to the needs of both novice and advanced users of NX and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and pace.
Salient Features
Comprehensive coverage of NX concepts and techniques.
Tutorial approach to explain the concepts and tools of NX.
Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.
Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.
Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, 35 as exercises, and projects with step-by-step explanation.
Four real world projects available for free download.
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 NX
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 3: Adding Geometric and Dimensional Constraints to Sketches
Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving Sketches
Chapter 5: Working with Datum Planes, Coordinate Systems, and Datum Axes
Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 8: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 10: Surface Modeling
Chapter 11: Advanced Surface Modeling
Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning the Drawing Views
Chapter 13: Synchronous Modeling
Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design
Chapter 15: Introduction to Injection Mold Design *
Chapter 16: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing *
Index (* For Free Download)
About the author
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks and free teaching and learning resources on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, computer programmers, and animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.
CADCIM Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of quality CAD/CAM/CAE, Civil, and Animation books. Additionally, the company publishes books in various other fields such as GIS and Computer Programming. Apart from publishing textbooks, the company also provides consultancy services and online training to universities and colleges all over the world.
