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Solid Edge ST9 for Designers textbook introduces the readers to Solid Edge ST9, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling packages. This book consists of 15 chapters structured in a pedagogical sequence, covering the Part, Assembly, Drafting and Sheet Metal environments of Solid Edge ST9. Both Synchronous and Ordered environments are discussed throughout this book. In this textbook, the 3D Sketching is also discussed in both Synchronous and Ordered environments. 3D Sketching combines the speed and flexibility of modeling with precise control on dimension driven designs, thereby resulting in tremendous productivity gains over traditional methods. Additionally, in this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling and editing techniques that enhance the productivity and efficiency of the users. Every chapter begins with a tools section that provides a brief information of the Solid Edge tools. Also, chapters are provided with tutorials and exercises that are created using the commands discussed in the chapter. This approach allows the user to use this book initially as a learning tool and then as a reference material.

Following are the additional features of this book:

• Consists of 15 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence.
• Comprehensive coverage of Solid Edge ST9 concepts and techniques.
• Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of Solid Edge ST9.
• Detailed explanation of all commands and tools.
• Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter.
• Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts.
• Step-by-step instructions to guide the users through the learning process.
• More than 50 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, 45 as exercises, and projects with step-by-step explanation.
• Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of the chapters to help the users assess their knowledge.
• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com.
• Additional learning resources at http://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com.

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Solid Edge ST9
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches
Chapter 3: Adding Relationships and Dimensions to Sketches
Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches
Chapter 5: Working with Additional Reference Geometries
Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 7: Editing Features
Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-III
Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning Drawing Views
Chapter 13: Surface Modeling
Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design
Chapter 15: Student Projects
Index