Assembly Modeling with SolidWorks 2003

Rating:
Summary: A book that I would recommend for advance users
Review: I would recommend this book for users that have been working in SolidWorks for a while - it is not for the new user.

Working through the examples in this book definitely prepared me to tackle larger assemblies. The book explains various Top down design styles and organization in assembly structure to prevent future bleeding red mates.

The part and assembly techniques are formulated in helpful tables that I use regularly! You can view the authors' solutions on the book's CD.

I'm glad to see someone, the author realized that assemblies are made from MORE THAN 10 parts.

By the time I got to the configurations with close to 80 parts, I felt the author understands my issues and was there to explain the difficulties.

The Injection molded part exercises provided a good example on how to remove an undercut with a loft surface. More people should talk about problems with draft and provide additional solutions.

I know SolidWorks made new features and utilities for 2004 but, I will be using 2003 for a while,"budget concerns". I hope the author continue to write more advanced topics.