NX 9.0 for Designers

The NX 9.0 for Designers textbook has been written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use the solid modeling tools in NX. The mechanical engineering industry examples and tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the knowledge of this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. The main features of this textbook are as follows: • Tutorial ApproachThe author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme throughout the textbook. This approach guides the users through the process of creating the models in the tutorials. • Real-World Projects as TutorialsThe author has used about 50 real-world mechanical engineering projects as tutorials in this book. This enables the readers to relate the tutorials to the models in the mechanical engineering industry. In addition, there are about 32 exercises that are also based on the real-world mechanical engineering projects. • Tips and NotesThe additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes. • Learning ObjectivesThe first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in that chapter.• Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and ExercisesEvery chapter ends with a Self-Evaluation Test so that the users can assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to the Self-Evaluation test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the Instructors as test questions and exercises. • Heavily Illustrated TextThe text in this book is heavily illustrated with about 1100 line diagrams and screen capture images.