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by Gaurav Verma (Author), Matt Weber (Author)
The Solid Edge 2026 Black Book (7th Edition) is a comprehensive, tutorial-driven guide designed to help students, engineers, and professionals master Siemens Solid Edge 2026. This edition delivers an in-depth learning experience using a clear, step-by-step methodology supported by more than 1400 detailed illustrations. Whether you are new to Solid Edge or upgrading to the latest version, this book provides a complete foundation for creating, modifying, assembling, documenting, and simulating complex engineering models.
The book begins with the basics-installing Solid Edge, navigating the interface, customizing the environment, managing files, and preparing parts for 3D printing. From there, readers progress through a structured learning path covering Sketching, 3D Sketching, Solid Modeling, Advanced Features, Surfaces, Sheet Metal Design, Assemblies, Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), Routing, Frames, Drawing Creation, and Simulation Studies including static, modal, thermal, and buckling analyses.
Some of the salient features of this book are:
In-Depth explanation of concepts
Every new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.
Topics Covered
Every chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topics of his/her interest easily.
Instruction through illustration
The instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1400 illustrations that make the learning process effective.
Tutorial point of view
At the conclusion of each concept's explanation, the tutorials ensure the user gains a clear and enduring understanding. Nearly every chapter of the book includes tutorials based on real-world projects. Additionally, most of the tools covered in the book are introduced and explained through hands-on tutorials.
Project
Projects and exercises are provided to students for practicing.
For Faculty
If you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. The answers to MCQs in this book are also available for faculty members. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
