This book develops expert-level CAD skills by focusing on the fundamentals of design and a conceptual approach to problem-solving in Creo Parametric. Rather than limiting learning to software commands and individual features, it empowers readers to think, visualize, and design like engineers.

Readers learn how to transform ideas into well-developed 3D models, analyze and model real-world objects, and apply Creo Parametric confidently across a broad range of design and engineering tasks. With practical, hands-on exercises, the book builds the creativity, technical competence, and design judgment needed to move beyond tutorials and become proficient, capable CAD users.

• Covers the full process of creating assembled objects, maximizing students’ understanding of engineering design;

• Imparts practical skills beyond basic CAD functions to practicing engineers as well as students;

• Teaches readers to visualize and create real-world objects in CAD using Creo Parametric.

Dr. Azadeh Sepahvandi is an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.