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This textbook introduces the readers to Autodesk Inventor 2015, the world's leading parametric solid modeling software. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.

This textbook consists of 19 pedagogically sequenced chapters covering the Part, Assembly, Drafting, Presentation, Sheet Metal and Weldments environments of Autodesk Inventor 2015. In addition, this textbook covers the basics of FEA, Autodesk Inventor Simulation, and Mold Design. Each new section begins with a command box that provides a brief information of the Autodesk Inventor tools discussed in that section. The text is supported by relevant tutorials that have been created using these tools. This tutorial approach allows the user to use this textbook initially as a learning tool and then later as a reference material.

Following are the additional features of this book:

• Detailed explanation of Autodesk Inventor 2015 commands and tools
• More than 54 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects with step-by-step explanation
• Emphasis on Why and How with explanation
• Tips and Notes throughout the textbook
• 988 pages with heavily illustrated text
• Self-Evaluation Tests, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches
Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options
Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I
Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II
Chapter 13: Presentation Module
Chapter 14: Working with Special Design Tools
Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components
Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments
Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools
Chapter 18: Introduction to Stress Analysis
Chapter 19: Introduction to Mold Design
Index