Siemens NX 2020 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to feature based 3D parametric solid modeling using the NX software. The book covers all major environments of NX with a thorough explanation of all tools, options, and their applications to create real-world products. More than 40 mechanical engineering industry examples and additional 35 exercises given in the book ensure that the users properly understand the solid modeling design techniques used in the industry and are able to efficiently create parts, assemblies, drawing views with bill of materials as well as learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. In this edition, four industry specific projects are also provided for free download to the users to practice the tools learned and enhance their skills.
Keeping in mind the requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces sketching and part modeling and then gradually progresses to cover assembly, surfacing, and drafting. To make the users understand the concepts of Mold Design and GD&T, two chapters are added in this textbook. Written with the tutorial point of view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook caters to the needs of both novice and advanced users of NX and is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and pace.

Salient Features

• Comprehensive coverage of NX concepts and techniques.
• Tutorial approach to explain the concepts and tools of NX.
• 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 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials, 35 as exercises, and projects with step-by-step explanation.
• Four real world projects available for free download.
• Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to NX
Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
Chapter 3: Adding Geometric and Dimensional Constraints to Sketches
Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving Sketches
Chapter 5: Working with Datum Planes, Coordinate Systems, and Datum Axes
Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I
Chapter 7: Advanced Modeling Tools-II
Chapter 8: Assembly Modeling-I
Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-II
Chapter 10: Surface Modeling
Chapter 11: Advanced Surface Modeling
Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Dimensioning the Drawing Views
Chapter 13: Synchronous Modeling
Chapter 14: Sheet Metal Design
Chapter 15: Introduction to Injection Mold Design *
Chapter 16: Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing *
Index (* For Free Download)

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:

CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:

• Technical support by contacting [email protected]
• Part files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations
• Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises *
• Additional learning resources at allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com
  *(For Faculty only)

About the Authors:

CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best Textbooks, eBooks, and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, Civil/GIS, Animation & VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced engineers, animation and VFX artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry.