Siemens NX 12.0 for Designers

This textbook introduces the readers to NX 12.0, one of the world’s leading parametric solid modelling packages. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on Solid modelling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. Also, the chapters are structured in the pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.

1. Introduction to NX 12.0
2. Drawing Sketches  for Solid Models
3. Adding Geometric and Dimensional Constraints to Sketches
4. Editing, Extruding and Revolving the Sketches
5. Working with Datum Planes, Coordinate Systems and Datum Axes
6. Advanced Modelling Tools- I
7. Advanced Modelling Tools -II
8. Assembly Modelling - I
9. Assembly Modelling - II
10. Surface Modelling
11.  Advanced Surface Modelling
12. Generating, Editing and Dimensioning the Drawing Views 
13. Synchronous Modelling
14. Sheet Metal Design
15. Introduction to Injection Mold Design
16. Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Index

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/co-authored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens.