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Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

(1)

Development of Computer Geometric Modeling

(4)

Feature-Based Parametric Modeling

(1)

Getting Started with Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(1)

The Startup dialog box and Units Setup

(2)

Mechanical desktop Screen Layout

(1)

Pull-down Menus

(1)

Mechanical Main Toolbar

(1)

Mechanical View Toolbar

(1)

Graphics Window

(1)

Graphics Cursor or Crosshairs

(1)

Command Prompt Area

(1)

Part Modeling Toolbar and Additional Toolbars

(1)

Mouse Buttons

(1)

[Esc] - Canceling commands

(1)

On-Line Help

(1)

Leaving mechanical desktop

(1)

Creating a CAD files folder

Parametric Modeling Fundamentals

Introduction

(1)

The Adjuster-Block design

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(2)

Creating Rough Sketches

(1)

Turning OFF the Drawing Aid options

(1)

Displaying the 2D Sketching Toolbar

(1)

Step 1: Creating a rough sketch

(1)

Step 2: Profile the Sketch

(1)

Step 3: Apply/modify constraints and dimensions

(3)

Modifying the dimensions of the sketch

(1)

Step 4: Completing the Base Solid Feature

(1)

Dynamic Viewing Functions - Realtime Zoom and Pan

(1)

Dynamic Rotation of the 3-D block - 3D orbit

(1)

Shaded Solid

(1)

Sketch plane - It is an XY CRT, but an XYZ World

(3)

Step 5: Adding additional features

(3)

Step 6: Adding a cut feature and Complete the design

(4)

Save the Part and Exit

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts

Introduction

(1)

Binary Tree

(1)

Project: Locator

(1)

The Locator Design

(1)

Starting Mechanical desktop

(1)

Drawing Units Setup

(2)

GRID and SNAP intervals Setup

(1)

Modeling Strategy - CSG Binary Tree

(1)

Base Feature

(3)

Creating the next solid feature

(3)

Creating a Cut Feature

(4)

Creating a Placed Feature

(3)

Creating a Rectangular Cut Feature

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Model History Tree

Introduction

(1)

The L-Support Design

(2)

Modeling Strategy

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(1)

The Desktop Browser

(2)

Sketch Setting - How rough is rough?

(1)

Creating the Base Feature

(3)

Add Another Solid Feature

(1)

Using the Running Object Snaps

(2)

Creating the 2D sketch

(3)

Renaming the Part Features

(1)

Adjusting the Width of the Base Feature

(1)

Adding a Placed Feature

(2)

Creating a Rectangular Cutout

(1)

Displaying and Examining the Features

(1)

History-based Part Modifications

(1)

Modifying the 2-D Sketch of the Base Feature

(3)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Parametric Constraints Fundamentals

Constraints and Relations

(1)

Create a Simple Plate Design

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(2)

Dimensional Values and Dimensional Variables

(4)

Saving the Model File

(1)

Fully Constrained Geometry

(2)

Displaying/Deleting existing constraints

(2)

Applying Geometric Constraints

(3)

Adding Additional Geometry

(5)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

The BORN Technique and Work Features

The BORN Technique

(1)

Reference Geometry -- Work Features

(1)

The Guide Block Design

(1)

Modeling Strategy

(1)

Starting Up Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Applying the BORN Technique

(2)

AutoCAD's AutoSnap™ and AutoTrack™ features

(1)

Creating the 2-D Sketch for the Base feature

(2)

Apply/modify constraints and dimensions

(2)

Parametric Relations

(2)

Selecting a new sketch plane for the next feature

(1)

Referencing the established Work planes

(2)

Creating the next Cut feature

(2)

Third Cutout - Using A New Work Plane

(4)

Adding a Placed Feature

(1)

Placed Feature - Blind option

(2)

A Design Change

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Symmetrical Features in Designs

Introduction

(1)

A Revolved Design: PULLEY

(1)

Modeling Strategy - A Revolved Design

(1)

Starting Up Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Applying the BORN Technique

(1)

Changing to the 2D UCS icon Display

(1)

Orientation of the model - using the preset views

(2)

Creating a Work Axis

(1)

Creating the 2-D Sketch for the Revolved feature

(2)

Re-Solve Sketch

(2)

Creating the Revolve Feature

(1)

Mirroring Part

(1)

Combining Parts

(1)

Cut Feature Using Construction Geometry

(5)

Arrayed Features

(1)

Save the part

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Part Drawings and Associative Functionality

Drawings from Parts and Associative Functionality

(1)

Starting Up Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Drawing Mode - Paper Space

(4)

Adding borders and title block in the layout

(1)

Adding the Base View of the Drawing

(3)

Adding a Sectioned Orthogonal View

(2)

Adding an ISO view

(1)

Modifying the Scale of the Drawing Views

(1)

Displaying parametric Dimensions

(2)

Adjusting Dimension Attributes - Dimension Style

(3)

Hiding Feature Dimensions and Repositioning with GRIP

(1)

Reposition Dimensions using the Move Dimension command

(1)

Adding Additional Dimensions -- Reference Dimensions

(1)

Associative Functionality -- Modifying Feature Dimensions

(4)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Parent/Child Relationships

Introduction

(1)

Three-dimensional construction tools

(1)

A Thin-Walled Part: Dryer Housing

(1)

Modeling Strategy

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Applying the BORN Technique

(1)

Orientation of the model - using the preset views

(2)

Creating the 2-D Sketch for a Revolved Feature

(2)

Create the Revolved Feature

(1)

Examining the Parent/Child Relationships

(3)

Create a Parametric Profile

(1)

Create a Tapered Feature using the Revolve command

(1)

Create 3D Rounds and Fillets

(2)

Using the Shell Operation

(1)

Create a cut feature as a Pattern Leader

(3)

Creating a Circular Pattern

(1)

Examining the Parent/Child Relationships

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Advanced Modeling Techniques

Introduction

(1)

The BRACKET Design

(1)

Modeling Strategy

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Applying the BORN Technique

(1)

Creating the Parametric Profile of the Base Feature

(3)

Completing the First Solid Feature

(1)

Creating another Extruded Feature

(4)

Completing the Solid Feature -- Boolean Intersect

(1)

Extrude - To Surface option

(3)

Using the Face Draft command

(2)

Create the Top Cylindrical Feature

(3)

Create the Hole through the Cylinder

(1)

Create two Holes at the Base

(1)

Adding 3-D Rounds and Fillets

(2)

Creating 3D Chamfers

(2)

Creating a Drawing Layout

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together

Introduction

(1)

The Bracket Assembly

(1)

Assembly Modeling Methodology

(1)

Starting Mechanical Desktop

(1)

Creating an additional Local Part

(1)

Creating the Bushing part

(4)

Changing Model Colors

(1)

Assembly Constraints

(2)

DOF Visibility

(1)

Bracket Subassembly - Aligning the Bushing

(1)

Apply the Second Assembly Constraint

(2)

Save the Subassembly model

(1)

Creating Additional Parts

(3)

Base Plate

(1)

Cap Screw

(1)

Create the Bracket Assembly Model

(1)

Using External Parts in an Assembly

(1)

Base Component

(3)

Assembling the Bracket Subassembly to the Base Plate

(3)

Modify the Hole feature of the Bracket part

(1)

Making an additional copy of the Cap Screw

(1)

Completing the Assembly

(1)

Localizing a Part definition

(1)

Exploding the Assembly

(3)

Conclusion

(1)

Summary of Modeling Considerations

(1)

Questions

(1)

Exercises

Index

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