Parametric Modeling With Autodesk Inventor R5

by Shih, Randy

• ISBN13: 9781585030491
• ISBN10: 158503049X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Schroff Development Corp

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introduction	2	(1)
Development of Computer Geometric Modeling	2	(3)
Feature-Based Parameteric Modeling	5	(1)
Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor	6	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	6	(1)
The Startup dialog box and Units Setup	7	(1)
Autodesk Inventor Screen Layout	8	(1)
Pull-down Menus	9	(1)
Standard Toolbar	9	(1)
Feature Toolbar	9	(1)
Command Toolbar	9	(1)
Sketch Toolbar	9	(1)
Graphics Window	10	(1)
Graphics Cursor or Crosshairs	10	(1)
Status Bar Area	10	(1)
Browser	10	(1)
Mouse Buttons	11	(1)
[Esc] - Canceling commands	11	(1)
On-Line Help	12	(1)
Leaving Autodesk Inventor	12	(1)
Creating a CAD files folder	12
Parametric Modeling Fundamentals
Introduction	2	(1)
The Adjuster design	3	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	3	(1)
Autodesk Inventor Screen Layout	4	(1)
Creating Rough Sketches	5	(1)
Step 1: Creating a rough sketch	6	(1)
Graphics Cursors	6	(1)
Geometric Constraint Symbols	7	(1)
Step 2: Apply/modify constraints and dimensions	8	(3)
Modifying the dimensions of the sketch	11	(1)
Step 3: Completing the Base Solid Feature	12	(1)
Isometric View	13	(1)
Dynamic Viewing Functions - Zoom and Pan	13	(1)
Dynamic Rotation of the 3-D block - 3D Rotate	14	(2)
Dynamic Viewing - Quick Keys	16	(1)
Display Modes: Wireframe, Shaded, Hidden Edge	17	(1)
Sketch plane - It is an XY CRT, but an XYZ World	18	(2)
Step 4-1: Adding an extruded feature	20	(4)
Step 4-2: Adding a cut feature	24	(3)
Save the Part	27	(1)
Questions	28	(1)
Exercises	29
Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts
Introduction	2	(1)
Binary Tree	3	(1)
The Locator Design	4	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	5	(1)
GRID and SNAP intervals Setup	6	(1)
Modeling Strategy - CSG Binary Tree	7	(1)
Base Feature	8	(2)
Model Dimensions Format	10	(1)
Modifying the dimensions of the sketch	10	(1)
Repositioning Dimensions	11	(1)
Completing the Base Solid Feature	12	(1)
Creating the next solid feature	13	(4)
Creating a Cut Feature	17	(3)
Creating a Placed Feature	20	(3)
Creating a Rectangular Cut Feature	23	(4)
Questions	27	(1)
Exercises	28
Model History Tree
Introduction	2	(1)
The L-Support Design	3	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	3	(1)
Modeling Strategy	4	(1)
The Autodesk Inventor Browser	5	(1)
Creating the Base Feature	5	(3)
Add the Second Solid Feature	8	(1)
Creating a 2D sketch	9	(2)
Renaming the Part Features	11	(1)
Adjusting the Width of the Base Feature	12	(1)
Adding a Placed Feature	13	(2)
Creating a Rectangular Cutout	15	(1)
History-based Part Modifications	16	(1)
A Design change	17	(3)
What Happened?	20	(4)
Questions	24	(1)
Exercises	25
Parametric Constraints Fundamentals
Constraints and Relations	2	(1)
Create a Simple Triangular Plate Design	2	(1)
Fully Constrained Geometry	3	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	3	(1)
Displaying existing constraints	4	(2)
Applying Geometric/Dimensional Constraints	6	(4)
Over-constraining and Driven Dimensions	10	(1)
Deleting existing constraints	11	(1)
Adding Additional Geometry	12	(3)
Constraint Settings	15	(1)
Parametric relations	16	(2)
Dimensional Values and Dimensional Variables	18	(1)
Parametric Equations	19	(1)
Viewing the Established Parameters and Relations	20	(1)
Saving the Model File	21	(1)
Questions	22	(1)
Exercises	23
The Born Technique and Work Features
The Born Technique	2	(1)
Reference Geometry I - Work Features	2	(1)
Reference Geometry II - Projected Geometry	3	(1)
The Guide Block Design	3	(1)
Modeling Strategy	4	(1)
Starting Up Autodesk Inventor	5	(1)
Default sketch plane setting	5	(1)
Applying the Born Technique	6	(2)
Creating the 2-D Sketch for the Base feature	8	(1)
Apply/modify constraints and dimensions	9	(2)
Parametric Relations	11	(1)
Create the First Extrude Feature	12	(1)
Creating an Offset Work Plane	13	(1)
Creating a 2D sketch on the work plane	14	(3)
Completing the Second Extrude Feature	17	(2)
Creating the next Cut feature	19	(1)
Third Cutout - Using Another Work Plane	20	(5)
Adding additional geometry to the 2D sketch of the base feature	25	(3)
Placed Feature - Distance option	28	(3)
A Design Change	31	(1)
Questions	32	(1)
Exercises	33
Part Drawings and Associative Functionality
Drawings from Parts and Associative Functionality	2	(1)
Starting Up Autodesk Inventor	3	(1)
Drawing Mode - 2D Paper Space	3	(2)
Drawing Sheet Format	5	(2)
Using the Pre-defined Drawing Sheet Formats	7	(2)
Deleting, Activating, and Editing a Drawing Sheet	9	(1)
Adding a Base View	10	(1)
Creating Project Views	11	(1)
Adding an Auxiliary View	12	(1)
Adding a Sectioned Orthogonal View	13	(2)
Repositioning Views	15	(1)
Displaying Feature Dimensions	16	(1)
Hiding and Respositioning Feature Dimensions	17	(2)
Adding Center Mark and Center Lines	19	(4)
Adding Additional Dimensions - Reference Dimensions	23	(2)
Completing the Drawing Sheet	25	(2)
Associative Functionality - Modifying Feature Dimensions	27	(3)
Editing the Isometric view	30	(1)
Questions	31	(1)
Exercises	32
Symmetrical Features in Designs
Introduction	2	(1)
A Revolved Design: Pulley	2	(1)
Modeling Strategy - A Revolved Design	3	(1)
Starting Up Autodesk Inventor	4	(1)
Setup the display of the Sketch Plane	4	(1)
Creating the 2-D Sketch for the Revolved feature	5	(4)
Creating the Revolved Feature	9	(1)
Mirroring Features	10	(2)
Creating A Pattern Leader Using Construction Geometry	12	(5)
Circular Pattern	17	(2)
Examining the design parameters	19	(1)
Drawing Mode - Defining New Border and Title Block	19	(3)
Creating a Drawing Template	22	(1)
Creating Views	23	(2)
Editing Views	25	(2)
Associative Functionality - A Design Change	27	(1)
Displaying Feature Dimensions	28	(1)
Adding Center lines to the Pattern feature	29	(1)
Adding Additional Dimensions - Reference Dimensions	30	(3)
Questions	33	(1)
Exercises	33
Geometric Construction Tools
Introduction	2	(1)
The Gasket Design	2	(1)
Modeling Strategy	3	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	4	(1)
Creating a 2D Sketch	5	(2)
Editing the Sketch by Dragging the Entities	7	(3)
Adding Additional Constraints	10	(1)
Using the Trim and Extend Commands	11	(2)
The Auto Dimension command	13	(2)
Creating Fillets and Completing the Sketch	15	(1)
Adding a Fix constraint and Modify Dimensions	16	(3)
Profile Sketch	19	(1)
Redefining the Profile	20	(4)
Create an Offset Cut Feature	24	(3)
Questions	27	(1)
Exercises	28
Parent/Child Relationships
Introduction	2	(1)
Three-dimensional construction tools	3	(1)
A Thin-Walled Part: Dryer Housing	3	(1)
Modeling Strategy	4	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	5	(1)
Set up the display of the Sketch Plane	5	(1)
Creating the 2-D Sketch for the Base Feature	6	(3)
Create a Revolved Feature	9	(1)
Examining the Parent/Child Relationships	10	(1)
Creating Offset Work Planes	10	(2)
Creating 2D sketches on Work Planes	12	(3)
Creating a Lofted Feature	15	(2)
Creating a Swept Feature	17	(1)
Define a 2D Sweep path	17	(1)
Define the Sweep Section	18	(2)
Completing the Swept Feature	20	(1)
Effects of the Parent/Child Relationships	21	(1)
Create 3D Rounds and Fillets	22	(1)
Using the Shell Operation	23	(1)
Create a Pattern Leader	24	(3)
Creating a Rectangular Pattern	27	(2)
Examining the Parent/Child Relationships	29	(1)
Questions	30	(1)
Exercises	31
Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together
Introduction	2	(1)
Assembly Modeling Methodology	3	(1)
The Shaft Support Assembly	4	(1)
Additional Parts	4	(3)
Collar	4	(1)
Bearing	5	(1)
Base-Plate	5	(1)
Cap-Screw	6	(1)
Starting Autodesk Inventor	7	(1)
Placing the First Component	8	(1)
Placing the Second Component	9	(1)
Degrees of Freedom and Constraints	10	(1)
Assembly Constraints	11	(2)
Apply the First Assembly Constraint	13	(2)
Apply the Second Mate Assembly Constraint	15	(1)
Constrained Move	16	(1)
Apply a Flush Constraint	17	(2)
Placing the Third Component	19	(1)
Applying a Insert Constraint	19	(2)
Assemble the Cap-Screws	21	(1)
Exploded View of the Assembly	22	(2)
Editing the Components	24	(1)
Adaptive Design Approach	25	(3)
Delete and Re-apply Assembly Constraints	28	(2)
Conclusion	30	(1)
Summary of Modeling Considerations	30	(1)
Questions	31	(1)
Exercises	32
Index