SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics
An Integrated Approach
(Author) Randy H. Shih• Combines engineering graphics with SOLIDWORKS 2025 instruction • Uses a tutorial style with step-by-step instructions • Contains numerous exercises and review questions designed for classroom use • Prepares you to take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam • Includes SOLIDWORKS models of the sketching exercises to aid students' visualization • Features a chapter introducing you to 3D printing SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach combines an introduction to SOLIDWORKS 2025 with a comprehensive coverage of engineering graphics principles. Not only will this unified approach give your course a smoother flow, your students will also save money on their textbooks. What’s more, the exercises in this book cover the performance tasks that are included on the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) Examination. Reference guides located at the front of the book and in each chapter show where these performance tasks are covered. The primary goal of SOLIDWORKS 2025 and Engineering Graphics: An Integrated Approach is to introduce the aspects of Engineering Graphics with the use of modern Computer Aided Design package – SOLIDWORKS 2025. This text is intended to be used as a training guide for students and professionals. The chapters in this text proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making complete sets of engineering drawings. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important concepts of Engineering Graphics, as well as in-depth discussions of parametric feature-based CAD techniques. This textbook contains a series of sixteen chapters, with detailed step-by-step tutorial style lessons, designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the graphics language used in all branches of technical industry. This book does not attempt to cover all of SOLIDWORKS 2025’s features, only to provide an introduction to the software. It is intended to help you establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 3. Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 4. Geometric Constructions 5. Feature Design Tree 6. Geometric Construction Tools 7. Orthographic Projections and Multiview Constructions 8. Dimensioning and Notes 9. Tolerancing and Fits 10. Pictorials and Sketching 11. Section Views & Symmetrical Features in designs 12. Auxiliary Views and Reference Geometry 13. Introduction to 3D Printing 14. Threads and Fasteners 15. Assembly Modeling and Working Drawings 16. CSWA Exam Preparation Appendix Index
Randy H. Shih
Randy H. Shih is a renowned author and educator in the field of engineering and technology. He is best known for his series of textbooks on engineering graphics and computer-aided design, which have become widely used in academic institutions around the world. Shih's writing style is clear, precise, and instructional, making complex technical concepts accessible to students.
His contributions to the field of engineering literature have had a significant impact on the education of future engineers and designers, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in their careers. One of his most famous works is "Introduction to AutoCAD 2022 for Civil and Mechanical Engineers," which has been praised for its comprehensive coverage and practical approach to learning the software.
Overall, Randy H. Shih's work has helped shape the way engineering and technology are taught, and his textbooks continue to be valuable resources for students and professionals in the field.