Tools for Design Using AutoCAD 2016 and Autodesk Inventor 2016
Description
Key Features
- Designed for students that want to learn AutoCAD and Inventor 2016 and are completely new to CAD
- Covers 2D drawing, 3D modeling, assembly modeling, freehand sketching and finite element analysis
- Uses step-by-step instructions throughout the book
- Includes three assembly projects using three popular robot kits
In Detail
Tools for Design is intended to provide the user with an overview of computer aided design using two popular CAD software packages from Autodesk: AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. This book explores the strengths of each package and shows how they can be used in design, both separately and in combination with each other.
What you'll learn
- How to create and dimension 2D multiview drawings using AutoCAD
- How to freehand sketch using axonometric, oblique and perspective projection techniques
- How to create 3D parametric models and 2D multiview drawings using Autodesk Inventor
- How to reuse design information between AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
- How to combine parts into assemblies including assembly modeling with a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX® kit and a VEX Robot Kit
- How to perform basic finite element stress analysis using Inventor Stress Analysis Module
Who this book is for
This book is designed for high school and college age students wanting to learn the fundamentals of computer aided design with AutoCAD and Inventor and how the two can be used together. No prior CAD experience is required.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Getting Started
- Fundamentals of AutoCAD
- Basic Object Construction and Dynamic Input - AutoCAD
- Geometric Construction and Editing Tools - AutoCAD
- Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings - AutoCAD
- Basic Dimensioning and Notes - AutoCAD
- Pictorials and Sketching
- Parametric Modeling Fundamentals - Autodesk Inventor
- Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts - Autodesk Inventor
- Model History Tree - Autodesk Inventor
- Parametric Constraints Fundamentals - Autodesk Inventor
- Geometric Construction Tools - Autodesk Inventor
- Parent/Child Relationships and the BORN Technique - Autodesk Inventor
- Part Drawings and 3D Annotations - Autodesk Inventor
- Symmetrical Features in Design - Autodesk Inventor
- Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together - Autodesk Inventor
- Design Reuse Using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
- Design Analysis - Autodesk Inventor Stress Analysis Module
Bonus Chapters
- Assembly Modeling with the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT Set - Autodesk Inventor
- Assembly Modeling with the TETRIX® by Pitsco Building System - Autodesk Inventor
- Assembly Model with VEX® Robot Kit - Autodesk Inventor
Downloads
- Geneva Wheel
- Download File201.2 KB
- Ratchet Plate
- Download File227 KB
- Chapter 18: Assembly Modeling with the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT Set
- Download File6.5 MB
- Chapter 19: Assembly Modeling with the TETRIX® by Pitsco Building System
- Download File3.2 MB
- Chapter 20: Assembly Model with VEX® Robot Kit
- Download File5.3 MB
- Exercise Files
- Download File163 MB
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