Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 222 pages
- Published by: BookSurge Publishing April 13, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1419664263
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1419664267
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Book Dimensions:
9.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Review
Every day, it seems there is increasing pressure on discrete manufacturers to get better products to market, faster and cheaper. Companies of all sizes are trying to squeeze every last ounce of productivity out of their people, processes, and tools. Yet the challenges designers and engineers face continue to mount. Are there untapped benefits in moving from a 2D CAD solution to 3D? If you're considering making the switch, what are some things you should keep in mind? This book by Louis Gary Lamit is meant as a guide and tutorial for those seeking information and assistance in the process. The path from design to manufacturing isn't smooth or direct: it suffers constant dead-ends and reversals. With all of the benefits, why doesn't everyone use a modern, 3D solid modeling CAD/CAM/CAE system? The reasons certainly vary, but here are some of the key questions that design and engineering management requirements answered before taking the plunge, including:
How steep is the learning curve of the 3D application? How effectively can I leverage and re-use my existing 2D data? What is the total cost of ownership of the new 3D tool, including hardware,
software and the associated training? How do I know the 3D system will grow as my requirements change?
By selecting wisely, product designers, engineers and managers can achieve a solution that's easy to learn, easy to leverage 2D legacy, and easy to afford. Finally, 2D users can enjoy the benefits that thousands of other 2D users are enjoying by 'going 3D'. This book will assist you in this process.
Gearoid Smyth
--This text refers to the
Kindle Edition
edition.
Product Description
Louis Gary Lamit's Moving from 2D to 3D CAD for Engineering Design: Challenges and Opportunities is a much-needed book that clearly explains the industry factors, the many advantages, and the product selection criteria for adopting 3D computer-aided design (CAD) for one's engineering design work. Written by an experienced designer and instructor, the book is essential for any individual or team who wants to make the best product choices, and maximize their productivity with whatever 3D CAD design tools they choose.
Reader ReviewsI've been doing engineering design for a long time, mostly electrical, but some mechanical stuff here and there. I've done plenty of 2D mechanical drawings. What I was looking for was a book that explained the core differences between AutoCAD-like 2D drafting and the new wave of 3D parametric modeling tools. I wanted an overview of when to use 3D, and when 2D would be quicker. I was hoping for some guidance as to how to approach the modeling of a large assembly in 3D. Some tips for real-world designs, like the thought process to be used when modeling sheet metal assemblies. Do you leave every screw, nut and bolt used to cut holes in the drawing for use on the BOM, or leave them out because they clutter 2D views? Stuff like that. Instead, what this book delivers is breathless prose extolling the superiority of 3D CAD over 2D CAD over and over again. To be fair, the first 5 chapters do a decent job of covering some of the advantages of 3D CAD and the associated workflow, using the usual cylinders and rectangular solids. However, the text is constantly proclaiming "See how easy this is compared to 2D CAD?" Well, no, not really. How do I add 2 degrees of mold relief on that cylinder parametrically? And this leads into what I really hate about this book: the author's answer to that question is: "take college courses, get workplace training, etc. etc" and he spends the last eighty pages explaining the advantages of doing that. Well, sir, I was hoping this BOOK I purchased might contain a little more depth. No such luck. If you're an IT person or management type who wants to know why your engineers are requesting or need a 3D CAD system, this book is great for bringing a non-technical type up to speed. If you're an engineer trying to figure out how to be productive on a 3D CAD system, well, I guess you'd better take one of the author's college courses, or wait until someone publishes a truly useful book.
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