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Parametric Modeling with 
Mechanical Desktop

Text by Randy Shih

 
     
 
description

This book contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce Mechanical Desktop, solid modeling, and parametric modeling. It uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the import parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and creating multi-view drawings.  

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table of contents

Introduction
Development of Computer Geometric Modeling; Feature-Based Parametric Modeling; Getting started; Mechanical Desktop interface; Startup options and units setup; Screen layout; Pull-down menus; Mechanical Main, Mechanical View, Part Modeling and additional toolbars; Mouse buttons; On-line help; Leaving Mechanical Desktop.
 
1.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals
Create rough sketch; Turn off Drawing Aid options; 2D Sketching toolbar; Profile the sketch; Apply/modify constraints and dimensions; Realtime Zoom and Pan; Dynamic rotation; Shaded solid; Sketch plane; Add additional features.
 
2.   Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts
Binary tree; Drawing Units setup; Grid and Snap intervals; CSG Binary tree; Create Base feature; Create Cut feature; Create Placed feature; Create rectangular Cut feature.
 
3.   Model History Tree
Desktop Browser; Sketch setting; Running Object Snaps; Rename part features; Adjust width of Base feature; Add Placed feature; Display and examine features; History-based part modifications; Modify the 2-D sketch of the base feature.
 
4.   Parametric Constraints Fundamentals
Constraints and Relations; Dimensional values and variables; Fully constrained geometry; Display/delete constraints; Apply geometric constraints; Add additional geometry.
 
5.   The BORN Technique and Work Features
The BORN technique; Reference geometry - work features; Apply the BORN technique; AutoSNAP and AutoTRACK; Parametric relations; New sketch plane; Reference established work plane; Create a new work plane; Placed feature - blind option; Design change.
 
6.   Symmetrical Features in Design
A revolved design; Change to 2D UCS icon Display; Orientation - preset views; Create a work axis; Re-solve sketch; Revolve feature; Mirror part; Combine parts; Cut feature using Construction Geometry; Arrayed Features.
 
7.   Part Drawings and Associative Functionality
Drawing mode - paper space; Add borders and title block in layout; Add base view; Add sectioned orthogonal view; Add ISO view; Modify scale of views; Display parametric dimensions; Adjust dimension attributes - dimension style; Hide feature dimensions and reposition with GRIP; Reposition dimensions with Move Dimension command; Adding additional dimensions - reference dimensions; Associative functionality - modify feature dimensions.
 
8.   Parent/Child Relationships
Three-dimensional construction tools; Apply BORN technique; Orientation and preset views; Create 2D sketch;  Revolved feature; Examine parent/child relationships; Create a parametric profile; Create Tapered feature using the Revolve command; Create 3D rounds and fillets; Use the Shell operation; Create a cut feature as a pattern leader; Create a circular pattern; Examine parent/child relationships.
 
9.   Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques
Modeling strategy; Apply BORN technique; Create parametric profile of base feature; Create extruded feature; Boolean intersect; Extrude to Surface option; Face Draft command; Create cylindrical feature; Create hole through cylinder; Create holes in base; Add 3-D rounds and fillets; Create 3-D chamfers; Create a drawing layout.
 
10.   Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together
Assembly modeling methodology; Create an additional Local Part; Create the Bushing part; Change model colors; Assembly constraints; DOF visibility; Create subassembly - align the Bushing; Create additional parts; Create assembly model; Using external parts in an assembly; Assemble subassembly to the Base Plate; Modify hole feature; Make additional copy of cap screw; Complete assembly; Locale a part definition; Explode the assembly.

326 pages

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2004
ISBN:  978-1-58503-147-4

 
   
     
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