Description

This is the second part of SOLIDWORKS 2016 Learn by doing 2016. The chapters in this book introduce you to surface design, mold design, and weldments in SOLIDWORKS 2016. The topics covered in this book are:

Surface design
• Creating Basic surfaces
• Editing surfaces
• Converting surfaces into solids
• Using surfaces to modify solids
• Freeform surfaces
Mold tools
• Draft and undercut analysis
• Adding allowances
• Parting lines and surfaces
• Shut-off surfaces
• Tooling Split
• Creating side cores
• Modifying core and cavity surfaces
Weldments
• Creating Layout sketches for weldments
• Creating Structural members
• Trimming weldments
• Creating Gussets, base plates, and end caps
• Creating fillet and weld beads
• Managing cut lists
• Adding cut lists and weld tables to the drawing
• Creating Sub Weldments
• Custom profiles