published by CADCIM - 15 June 2007

SCHEREVILLE, Indiana, June 15, 2007 - CADCIM Technologies, a pioneer in the field of CAD/CAM textbooks, announces the release of CATIA V5R17 for Designers textbook by Prof. Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet, USA and CADCIM Technologies.

The book provides the following Free Teaching and Learning Resources for the faculty members and students:

• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com 
• Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter in the textbook (For Faculty Only)
• Part files of all the illustrations, tutorials, and exercises in the textbook
• Instructor’s Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For Faculty Only)
• Course Outline
• Student Projects
• Class Tests

CATIA V5R17 textbook consists of 15 pedagogically organized chapters that cover the main modules of CATIA V5R17, which are build upon real world projects. Keeping in mind the requirements of the designers, the textbook at first introduces the modeling concepts, their definitions, and then gradually progresses to cover concepts such as sketching, editing, dimensioning, and transforming features. It also covers surface analysis and sheet metal tools addressing the specific needs of design engineers. Special emphasis is laid on the enhancements in the product design, surface design, assembly design, sheet metal components, and drafting techniques.

Written with the tutorial point of view and learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your own pace.

Salient Features of the Textbook

• Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience
• Step-by-step examples that guide the users through the learning process
• An effective introduction detailing the tools and commands covered in each chapter
• Effective communication of the utility of the CATIA V5R17 commands, toolbars, and shortcut menus