Parametric Modeling With I-Deas 8

by Shih, Randy H.

• ISBN13: 9781585030545
• ISBN10: 1585030546
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Schroff Development Corp

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Introduction	2	(1)
Development of Computer Geometric Modeling	2	(3)
Feature-Based Parametric Modeling	5	(1)
Getting Started with I-DEAS	6	(1)
I-DEAS Data Management Concepts	6	(1)
Model Files	7	(1)
Libraries	7	(1)
Catalogs	7	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	8	(1)
Project Name	9	(1)
Model File Name	9	(1)
Application Menu	9	(1)
Task Menu	9	(1)
I-DEAS Screen Layout	10	(1)
Mouse Buttons	11	(1)
Icon Panels	12	(1)
Top Menu Bars	12	(1)
Task Specific Icon Panel	12	(1)
Application Specific Icon Panel	12	(1)
Display Icon Panel	13	(1)
Prompts	13	(1)
Icon Operation	13	(1)
Leaving I-DEAS	14
Parametric Modeling Fundamentals
Introduction	2	(1)
The L-Block Design	2	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	3	(1)
Unit Setup	4	(1)
Creating Rough Sketches	5	(1)
Step 1: Creating a rough sketch	6	(1)
Graphics Cursors	7	(1)
Dynamic Navigator	7	(2)
Dynamic Viewing Functions	9	(1)
Planning -- [F1] and the Mouse	9	(1)
Zooming -- [F2] and the mouse	10	(1)
Basic Editing -- Using the Eraser	10	(1)
Creating a Single Line	11	(1)
Consideration of Design Intent	12	(1)
Step 2: Apply/Delete/Modify constraints and dimensions	13	(1)
Creating desired Dimensions	14	(1)
Modifying Dimensional Values	15	(2)
Pre-selection of Entities	17	(2)
Changing the Appearance of Dimensions	19	(1)
Repositioning Dimensions	20	(1)
Step 3: Completing the Base Solid Feature	21	(1)
Display Viewing Commands	22	(1)
Display Icon Panel	22	(1)
View icons	23	(1)
Shaded Solids	23	(1)
Hidden-line Removal	24	(1)
Wireframe Image	24	(1)
Redisplay	24	(1)
Zoom-All	24	(1)
Zoom-In	24	(1)
Workplane - It is an XY CRT, but an XYZ World	25	(1)
Workplane Appearance	26	(2)
Step 4: Adding additional features	28	(1)
Sketch In Place	28	(1)
The Rectangle Command	29	(1)
Modifying the Size of the Rectangle	30	(1)
Extrusion - Cutout	31	(1)
Saving the Part and Exit I-DEAS	32	(1)
Questions	33	(1)
Exercises	34
Constructive Solid Geometry Concept
Introduction	2	(1)
Binary Tree	3	(1)
The Locator Design	4	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	5	(1)
The CSG Binary Tree of the Locator Design	6	(1)
Primitive Solids	6	(1)
Units Setup	7	(1)
Base Feature	7	(1)
Modifying the Size of the Rectangle	8	(1)
Completing the Base Solid Feature	8	(2)
Creating the next solid feature	10	(1)
Creating a CUTTER part	11	(2)
Creating a CUT Feature	13	(3)
The Second Cut Feature	16	(2)
The Third CUT Feature	18	(2)
Save the Part and Exit I-DEAS	20	(1)
Questions	21	(1)
Exercises	22
Feature Relations - History Tree
Introduction	2	(1)
The Saddle Bracket Design	3	(1)
Modeling Strategy	4	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	5	(1)
Base Feature	6	(1)
Modifying Dimensional Values	7	(1)
Extrusion	8	(1)
Add Additional Features	9	(3)
Examining the History Tree	12	(1)
History Access Window	13	(2)
Rectangular Cut feature	15	(1)
Adding a Location Dimension	16	(1)
Modify Dimensions	17	(1)
Extrude -- Until Next Option	17	(2)
Create the next Cut Feature	19	(3)
Examining the History Tree	22	(1)
History-based Part Modifications	23	(2)
A Design Change	25	(5)
Questions	30	(1)
Exercises	31
Parametric Modeling Fundamentals
CONSTRAINTS and RELATIONS	2	(1)
Create a Simple plate Design	2	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	3	(2)
Modifying Dimensional Values	5	(1)
Dimensional Values and Dimensional Variables	6	(2)
Additional Parametric Relations	8	(2)
Adjusting the control dimensions	10	(1)
Opening a New Model File	11	(1)
Fully Constrained Geometry	11	(1)
Automatic Application of Constraints - The Dynamic Navigator	12	(2)
Constrain and Dimension Options	14	(3)
Deleting Geometric Constraints	17	(1)
Adding Dimensional Constraints	18	(2)
Over-constraining and Reference Dimensions	20	(1)
Adding Additional Geometry and Constraints	21	(3)
Questions	24	(1)
Exercises	25
Geometric Construction Tools
Introduction	2	(1)
The Gasket Design	2	(1)
Modeling Strategy	3	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	4	(1)
2-D sketching	4	(2)
Using the Trim/Extend Command	6	(2)
Adding Additional Constraints	8	(2)
Modifying Dimensional Values	10	(1)
Making a Copy of the Sketch using the Move Command	11	(3)
First Construction Method - Trim/Extend	14	(2)
Creating a 2-D Fillet	16	(1)
Second Construction Method - Haystack Geometry	17	(2)
Creating Additional 2-D Fillets on the Section	19	(1)
Extrusion	20	(1)
Create an Offset Feature	21	(1)
Completing the CUTOUT	22	(2)
Questions	24	(1)
Exercises	25
The BORN Technique and Work Features
The BORN Technique	2	(1)
Reference Geometry	2	(1)
The Guide Block Design	3	(1)
Starting I-DEAS	3	(1)
Modeling Strategy	4	(1)
Applying the BORN Technique	5	(1)
Creating the Base Feature	6	(4)
Create a Reference Plane	10	(1)
Creating a 2-D Sketch on the Reference Plane	11	(1)
Modifying Dimensions	12	(1)
Making the First Cutout	13	(1)
Second Cutout - Without Creating a New Reference Plane	14	(1)
Making the Second Cutout	15	(1)
Third Cutout - Using a New Reference Plane	16	(3)
Parametric Relations	19	(1)
Making the Third Cutout	20	(1)
Creating a Drill-Hole Using the REVOLVE Command	21	(1)
Parametric Relations	22	(1)
Making a Revolved Cutout	23	(1)
Drill Through Hole	24	(2)
A Design Change	26	(1)
Questions	27	(1)
Exercises	28
3-D Annotation and Associated Drawings
3D Annotation and Drawings from Parts	2	(2)
3D Annotation - Linear Dimension	4	(4)
Changing the Appearance of Dimensions	8	(2)
Adding Additional 3D Annotation	10	(3)
First Method - Model Views	13	(2)
Display Filter	15	(1)
Second Method - Multiple Viewports	16	(3)
Naming the Part	19	(1)
The I-DEAS Master Drafting Application	20	(3)
Repositioning the Work View	23	(1)
Hiding View Borders and View Names	24	(1)
Hiding Dimensions and Projected Entities	25	(1)
Adding Centerlines	26	(2)
Adding Additional Reference Dimensions	28	(1)
Changing the Displayed Hidden Line Style	29	(1)
Associative Functionality - Modifying the Solid Model	30	(3)
Printing the 2D Drawing	33	(1)
Questions	34	(1)
Exercises	35
Symmetrical Features in Designs
Introduction	2	(1)
A Symmetrical Design: PULLEY	2	(1)
Modeling Strategy - A Symmetrical Design	3	(1)
Starting Up I-DEAS	4	(1)
Applying the BORN Technique	4	(1)
Creating the Base Feature	5	(3)
Creating a Revolved Feature	8	(1)
Mirroring Features	9	(1)
Creating an Extruded Feature as a Pattern Leader	10	(2)
Circular Pattern	12	(2)
Creating a Template Title Block	14	(3)
Adding 2D Views	17	(3)
Add a Section View	20	(1)
Resizing the Views and Completing the Drawing	21	(1)
Questions	22	(1)
Exercises	23
Three-Dimensional Construction Tools
Introduction	2	(1)
A Thin-walled Design: OIL SINK	2	(1)
Modeling Strategy	3	(1)
Starting Up I-DEAS	4	(1)
Applying the BORN Technique	4	(1)
The Base Feature	5	(1)
Create an OFFSET Feature	6	(2)
Extrude using the Draft Angle option	8	(1)
Extract Section	9	(1)
Put Away the solid object	10	(1)
Modify the Extracted Geometry	10	(2)
Retrieve the solid object from the BIN	12	(1)
Create the next Extrusion	13	(1)
Creating 3-D Rounds and Fillets	14	(1)
Creating 3-D Fillets - Edge Chain option	15	(1)
The Shell Feature	16	(1)
Changing the Color of the 3-D Model	17	(1)
Creating a Rectangular Pattern	18	(2)
Creating Another Rectangular Pattern	20	(2)
Questions	22	(1)
Exercises	23
Part Modeling - Finishing Touches
Introduction	2	(1)
Summary of Modeling Considerations	2	(1)
The BRACKET Design	2	(1)
Modeling Strategy	3	(1)
Start Up I-DEAS	4	(1)
Applying the BORN Technique	4	(1)
Creating the Base Feature	5	(2)
Creating the Second feature	7	(5)
Create a 2-D Sketch on the XY-plane	12	(1)
Extrude -- Thicken Option	13	(1)
Create a Cylindrical Feature	14	(2)
Create a Hole through the Cylinder	16	(1)
Create Holes on the Base	17	(2)
Adding 3-D Rounds and Fillets	19	(2)
Creating Chamfers	21	(2)
Questions	23	(1)
Exercises	24
Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together
Introduction	2	(1)
The BRACKET Assembly	2	(1)
Assembly Modeling Methodology	3	(1)
The Bottom Up approach	3	(1)
The Top Down approach	3	(1)
The Middle Out approach	3	(1)
Additional Parts	4	(1)
Base Plate	4	(1)
Applying the BORN Technique	5	(1)
Creating the Base-Plate part	6	(3)
Bushing	8	(1)
Cap Screw	8	(1)
Retrieve the Solid Objects from the BIN	9	(1)
The I-DEAS Master Assembly Application	10	(1)
Acquiring parts from the model file and establish an hierarchy	11	(1)
Placing the First Component in the Assembly model	12	(1)
Assembly Constraints	13	(2)
Degrees of Freedom and Constraints	15	(3)
Fully Constrained Component	18	(1)
Placing the Bushing	19	(1)
Changing the Orientation the Bushing Part	20	(2)
Locking the Bushing part	22	(1)
Adjusting the Orientation of the Cap-Screw	23	(1)
Assemble the Cap-Screw	24	(3)
Duplicating an instance	27	(1)
Exploded View of the Assembly	28	(1)
Conclusion	29	(1)
Questions	30	(1)
Exercise	31	(2)
Base Plate	32	(1)
Sliding Block	32	(1)
Lifting Block	33	(1)
Adjusting Screw	33	(1)
Index