Quick and Concise Study of Solid Books

Key Points

• Target Audience: The video is for those who want to learn Solid Books quickly, whether they are beginners or professionals.
• Topics: Covers basic to advanced functionalities of Solid Books, such as part modeling, assembly, simulation, rendering, and surface modeling.

Basics of Solid Books

• Version: Using the 2017 version.
• Software Introduction: User-friendly and easier to learn compared to other 3D modeling software.
• Initial Setup: Opening a new file, options for part, assembly, and drawing.

UI and Features

• Graphic User Interface: Includes design tree, drawing sheet, toolstrip, and navigation bar.
• Sketching: Various tools and commands for 2D sketching such as line, circle, rectangle, and arc.

Extrude and Cut Operations

• Extrude Boss/Base: To convert parts into 3D.
• Extrude Cut: For cutting operations.
• Revolve: To create circular bodies.
• Sweep: To extrude profiles on complex paths.

Surface Modeling

• Introduction: Generally for plastic and toy products.
• Tools: Extrude surface, trim surface, revolve surface, sweep surface.

Sheet Metal

• Definition: Thickness is less than 5 mm.
• Concepts: Bend radius, neutral axis, compression and tension region.
• Tools: Base flange, hem, corner relief, and punch tools utilization.

Welding

• Introduction: For medium frame structure.
• Tools: Structural member, trim/extend, weld bead.

Assembly

• General Setup: Fixing the base part, placing moving parts.
• Mates: Concentric, coincident, parallel, limit mates.
• Exploded View: Showing the assembly as separate parts.
• Animation: Motion study and rendering of the assembly.

Rendering

• Purpose: For a realistic view.
• Tools: Photo View 360, applying materials, background setup.

Simulation

• Introduction: For product testing.
• Tools: Static analysis, applying fixed geometry, external loads, meshing.
• Results: Stress, displacement, and strain analysis.
• Report Generation: Automated report creation.

Detailing

• Purpose: Drawing and dimensioning.
• Tools: Drawing views, auto balloon, bill of materials.
• Geometrical Tolerancing: Showing tolerance between parts.

Thread

• Introduction: To create threads.
• Tools: Cosmetic threads, revolve and sweep cut.

Conclusion

• Summary: After watching the video, you can confidently understand Solid Books and prepare for interviews.
• Additional Support: Users are encouraged to comment for any doubts.