Autodesk Inventor 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling (Mixed Units) - Part 1


Book Description

Note: This book is continued in Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling - Part 2. The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Topics Covered Understanding the Autodesk Inventor software interface Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches Creating and editing the solid base 3D feature from a sketch Creating and editing secondary solid features that are sketched and placed Creating equations and working with parameters Manipulating the display of the model Resolving feature failures Duplicating geometry in the model Placing and constraining/connecting parts in assemblies Manipulating the display of components in an assembly Obtaining model measurements and property information Creating Presentation files (Exploded views) Modifying and analyzing the components in an assembly Simulating motion in an assembly Creating parts and features in assemblies Creating and editing an assembly Bill of Materials Working with projects Creating and annotating drawings and views Customizing the Autodesk Inventor environment Prerequisites Access to the 2020 version of the software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. As an introductory guide, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. You need to be experienced with the Windows operating system, and having a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended.




Autodesk Inventor 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling (Mixed Units) - Part 2


Book Description

Note: This book is a continuation of Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling - Part 1 The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Topics Covered Understanding the Autodesk Inventor software interface Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches Creating and editing the solid base 3D feature from a sketch Creating and editing secondary solid features that are sketched and placed Creating equations and working with parameters Manipulating the display of the model Resolving feature failures Duplicating geometry in the model Placing and constraining/connecting parts in assemblies Manipulating the display of components in an assembly Obtaining model measurements and property information Creating Presentation files (Exploded views) Modifying and analyzing the components in an assembly Simulating motion in an assembly Creating parts and features in assemblies Creating and editing an assembly Bill of Materials Working with projects Creating and annotating drawings and views Customizing the Autodesk Inventor environment Prerequisites Access to the 2020 version of the software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. As an introductory guide, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. You need to be experienced with the Windows operating system, and having a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended.










Autodesk Inventor CAM 2022: Milling Fundamentals (Mixed Units)


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The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) CAM 2022: Milling Fundamentals guide focuses on instructing new users on how to use the Inventor CAM add-on to create milling toolpaths. The guide begins with an introduction to the overall Inventor interface and explains how to manipulate your 3D model to change its orientation and view display. Through additional hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, you will learn the key skills and knowledge required to take the 3D model, set it up in the CAM environment, and assign the 2D and 3D milling toolpaths needed to generate the CNC code required by milling machines. Topics Covered Navigate the Inventor software interface to locate and execute commands. Use the model orientation commands to pan, zoom, rotate, and look at a model. Assign visual styles to your models. Locate, modify, and create tools in the Tool Library. Set up machining operations using Inventor CAM. Create 2D Milling, 3D Milling and Drilling toolpaths using the Inventor CAM interface. Use the Simulation option to visualize toolpaths. Import a tool library. Create a toolpath template. Post process an Inventor CAM setup to output the CNC code required to machine a model. Prerequisites Access to the 2022 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2021). As an introductory guide, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) CAM 2022: Milling Fundamentals does not assume prior knowledge of Autodesk Inventor CAM. However, this guide will not provide instructional content on how to create 3D models using the Inventor modeling tools. Its focus is solely on generating 2D and 3D milling and drilling toolpaths once models are created. The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2022: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide should be used to learn to create 3D models. It is recommended that users have prior experience with the Windows operating system, knowledge of 3D model creation/modification, and an understanding of the CNC milling process.







Autodesk Inventor 2020: Advanced Assembly Modeling (Mixed Units)


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The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Advanced Assembly Modeling guide builds on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling and Autodesk Inventor 2020: Advanced Part Modeling guides to take you to a higher level of productivity when creating and working with assemblies. You begin by focusing on the Top-Down Design workflow. You learn how tools are used to achieve this workflow using Derive, Multi-Body Design, and Layouts. Other topics include model simplification tools, Positional and Level of Detail Representations, iMates and iAssemblies, Frame Generator, Design Accelerator, and file management and duplication techniques. A chapter has also been included about the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Studio to teach you how to render, produce, and animate realistic images. Topics Covered Applying motion to existing assembly constraints using Motion and Transitional Constraints. Introduction of the Top-Down Design technique for creating assemblies and its components. Tools for Top-Down Design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components, and skeleton models. Creating Positional Representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components, or document an assembly in a drawing. Using Shrinkwrap and other model simplification tools to create a part model that represents an overall assembly. Creating Level of Detail Representations to reduce the clutter of large assemblies, reduce retrieval times, and substituting models. Using the Design Accelerator to easily insert standard and customizable components and features into your model. Creating rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer. Prerequisites Access to the 2020.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (i.e., 2019). The class assumes mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Introduction to Solid Modeling. In addition, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Advanced Part Modeling knowledge is recommended. The use of Microsoft(R) Excel is required for this guide.




Autodesk Inventor CAM 2021


Book Description

The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) CAM 2021: Milling Fundamentals guide focuses on instructing new users on how to use the Inventor CAM add-on to create milling toolpaths. The guide begins with an introduction to the overall Inventor interface and explains how to manipulate your 3D model to change its orientation and view display. Through additional hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, you will learn the key skills and knowledge required to take the 3D model, set it up in the CAM environment, and assign the 2D and 3D milling toolpaths needed to generate the CNC code required by milling machines. Topics Covered Navigate the Inventor software interface to locate and execute commands. Use the model orientation commands to pan, zoom, rotate, and look at a model. Assign visual styles to your models. Locate, modify, and create tools in the Tool Library. Set up machining operations using Inventor CAM. Create 2D Milling, 3D Milling and Drilling toolpaths using the Inventor CAM interface. Use the Simulation option to visualize toolpaths. Import a tool library. Create a toolpath template. Post process an Inventor CAM setup to output the CNC code required to machine a model. Prerequisites Access to the 2021.1 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2020). As an introductory guide, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) CAM 2021: Milling Fundamentals does not assume prior knowledge of Autodesk Inventor CAM. However, this guide will not provide instructional content on how to create 3D models using the Inventor modeling tools. Its focus is solely on generating 2D and 3D milling and drilling toolpaths once models are created. The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide should be used to learn to create 3D models.




Autodesk Inventor 2020: Introduction for Experienced 3D CAD Users (Mixed Units) - Part 1


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Note: This book is continued in Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction for Experienced 3D CAD Users - Part 2. Both books are required to complete this guide. The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Introduction for Experienced 3D CAD Users learning guide is intended to provide accelerated introductory training in the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) software. This learning guide is designed for users that have 3D modeling design experience with other 3D CAD software packages (e.g., CATIA(TM), Pro/ENGINEER(R), Creo Parametric(TM), NX(TM), SolidWorks(R), etc.). By leveraging the experience users gain in working with other 3D modeling software packages, this hands-on, practice-intensive guide is developed so that new users in the Autodesk Inventor software can benefit from a shorter, introductory-level, learning guide. You are taught how to find and use the modeling tools associated with familiar modeling strategies that are used in other 3D CAD software. You will acquire the knowledge required to complete the process of creating models from conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Topics Covered The Autodesk Inventor software interface Obtaining model information Creating sketch and pick and place features Work Features Creating equations and working with parameters Model geometry and model display manipulation Feature duplication techniques Placing and constraining parts in assemblies Assembly component display Presentation files (Exploded views and Animations) Assembly tools Creating parts and features in assemblies Creating and editing assembly Bill of Materials Working with projects Creating and annotating drawings and views Prerequisites Access to the 2020.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (i.e., 2019). Prior knowledge of 3D modeling and 3D CAD software. Users with AutoCAD(R) or AutoCAD(R) Mechanical experience are recommended to use the Autodesk Inventor 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide.




Autodesk Inventor 2020 A Tutorial Introduction


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This unique text and video set presents a thorough introduction to Autodesk Inventor for anyone with little or no prior experience with CAD software. It can be used in virtually any setting from four year engineering schools to on-the-job use or self-study. Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends at a very advanced level. It’s perfect for anyone interested in learning Autodesk Inventor quickly and effectively using a “learning by doing” approach. Additionally, the extensive videos that are included with this book make it easier than ever to learn Inventor by clearly demonstrating how to use its tools. The philosophy behind this book is that learning computer aided design programs is best accomplished by emphasizing the application of the tools. Students also seem to learn more quickly and retain information and skills better if they are actually creating something with the software program. The driving force behind this book is “learning by doing.” The instructional format of this book centers on making sure that students learn by doing and that students can learn from this book on their own. In fact, this is one thing that differentiates this book from others: the emphasis on being able to use the book for self-study. The presentation of Autodesk Inventor is structured so that no previous knowledge of any CAD program is required. This book uses the philosophy that Inventor is mastered best by concentrating on applying the program to create different types of solid models, starting simply and then using the power of the program to progressively create more complex solid models. The Drawing Activities at the end of each chapter are more complex iterations of the part developed by each chapter’s objectives. Since CAD programs are highly visual, there are graphical illustrations showing how to use the program. This reinforces the “learn by doing” philosophy since a student can see exactly what the program shows, and then step through progressive commands to implement the required operations. Rather than using a verbal description of the command, a screen capture of each command is replicated.