Many students, engineers, scientists and researchers have benefited from the practical, programming-oriented style of the previous editions of Programming the Finite Element Method, learning how to develop computer programs to solve specific engineering problems using the finite element method.This new fifth edition offers timely revisions that include programs and subroutine libraries fully updated to Fortran 2003, which are freely available online, and provides updated m...

This book is the first part of SOLIDWORKS 2017 Learn by doing. It includes the commands and techniques related Part Modeling, Assemblies, Drafting, and Sheet Metal.

If you are a student or engineer who is interested to learn SolidWorks 2014 for mechanical design, then this book helps you to do it easily and quickly. You will also enjoy the learning process by creating real world models. In addition, if you are a graphical learner, then you will find this book very interesting.

This tutorial book provides a systematic approach for users to learn NX 9. It is aimed for those with no previous experience with NX. However, users of previous versions of NX may also find this book useful for them to learn the new enhancements. The user will be guided from starting a NX 9 session to constructing parts, assemblies, and drawings. Each chapter has components explained with the help of various dialogs and screen images.

Getting Started with Creo Parametric 3.0• Introduction to Creo Parametric 3.0• Environments in Creo Parametric 3.0• Parametric Modeling in Creo Parametric• Associativity• File Types in Creo Parametric• Starting Creo Parametric 3.0• User Interface• Mouse Functions• Background• Shortcut KeysSketching• Sketching in the Sketch environment• Sketching Commands

This book helps you to get started with CATIA V5 using step-by-step examples. It starts with creating sketches and parts, assembling them, and then creating print ready drawings. This book gives you an idea about how you can design and document various mechanical components, and helps you to learn some advanced tools and techniques. This book follows some of the best practices in creating parts. In addition to this, there are additional chapters covering sheet metal and surface design. Eac...

Sweep Features• The Sweep command• Remove Material• Helical Sweep• Helical Sweep cutoutBlend Features• The Blend command• Creating Blend Cut-outs• Types of the Cross-sections• Blends between existing model faces• Cross Sections with different number of sides• Rotational Blend• Blend feature• Rotational Blend feature• Swept BlendModifying Parts

This is the right book for users who liked the author’s “Beginning AutoCAD” workbook and want to learn more about AutoCAD’s features, including Xref, Attributes, and 3D solids. This clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text is totally updated for AutoCAD 2016 and 2016 LT, and it offers several new and improved features. All exercises are easy to print on standard 8 ½" x 11" paper. For use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2016 only.New Features include …

Drafting CollectionThis collection includes 3 of our training courses all within one book. You can easily use the bookmarks to navigate between each training course. This collection includes:- Draw Objects in Perspective- Lettering Techniques- Realistic DrawingFull illustrations and diagrams included.Draw Objects in PerspectiveDraw Objects in Perspective course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary to perform tasks related to ill...

Handy, Invaluable AutoCAD Pocket Reference. The AutoCAD Pocket Reference, Seventh Edition, at 360 pages in softcover, is indispensable and handy. Authors Cheryl R. Schrock's and Steve Heather'sAutoCAD series at Industrial Press is on our top seller's list for good reason. In the AutoCAD Pocket Reference, the authors provide easy access to the important fundamental commands, concepts, and "how to" information for everyday use. The book is divided into 13 sections. It's like an expert's chea...

Assemblies• Starting an Assembly• Inserting Components• Fixing the first Component• Inserting the Second Component• Moving and rotating components• Coincident Constraint• Distance Constraint• Angle Offset• Parallel Constraint• Normal Constraint• Copying Components with Constraints• Repeating Components with Constraints• Collision Detection• Editing and Updating Assemblies

Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides practical “how-to” information that can immediately be put to use to improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again.Users will discover ways to ... Work faster. Select, make, and grind cutters. Surface grind blocks,...