Book recommendation for mechanical parts design (CAD)

tarek_mustafa

Hi All, I was wondering if someone can recommend a few books (school, university) where engine parts are shown in detail that can be modelled using Onshape. Unfortunately I had no education in mechanical engineering but I would like to improve my CAD skills by modelling more advanced parts.

Any recommendation is much appreciated! Thank you.

Hakro

Here are some exercises for modelling simple parts and assemblies:

http://m.mecanica.utcluj.ro/gc/lucrari/PROPUSE.pdf
http://helgrid-mueller.12hp.at/darste/solidedge/uebungensepart.pdf
http://helgrid-mueller.12hp.at/darste/solidedge/uebungenseassembly.pdf

michael3424

If you are just looking for dimensioned engines so that you can practice modeling the parts, you might try and of Jerry Howell's model engine plans:

http://www.model-engine-plans.com/

He's passed on but his son still sells paper 2D plans for all of the model steam, IC, and Stirling/atmospheric designs that he created over the years and the prices are pretty modest.  The engines all run and his plans are quite good.  There are a number of other model engineers around that sell similar plans or casting kits with plans as well.

tarek_mustafa

Great thank you @hakro and @michael3424. That is what I was looking for!