Tickoo S. - Autodesk Inventor 2016 for Designers

Autodesk Inventor 2016

for Designers

(16 th Edition)

CADCIM Technologies

525 St. Andrews Drive
Schererville, IN 46375, USA

(www.cadcim.com)

Contributing Author

Sham Tickoo

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University Calumet

Hammond, Indiana, USA

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DEDICATION

To teachers, who make it possible to disseminate knowledge

to enlighten the young and curious minds

of our future generations

To students, who are dedicated to learning new technologies

and making the world a better place to live in

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

A special thanks to Mr. Denis Cadu and the ADN team of Autodesk Inc.

for their valuable support and professional guidance to

procure the software for writing this textbook

THANKS

To the faculty and students of the MET department of

Purdue University Calumet for their cooperation

To employees of CADCIM Technologies for their valuable help

Online Training Program Offered by CADCIM Technologies

CADCIM Technologies provides effective and affordable virtual online training on various software packages including Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), computer programming languages, animation , architecture, and GIS. The training is delivered live via Internet at any time, any place, and at any pace to individuals , students of colleges, universities, and CAD/CAM/CAE training centers. The main features of this program are:

Training for Students and Companies in a Classroom Setting

Highly experienced instructors and qualified Engineers at CADCIM Technologies conduct the classes under the guidance of Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Calumet, USA. This team has authored several textbooks that are rated one of the best in their categories and are used in various colleges , universities, and training centers in North America, Europe, and in other parts of the world.

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Computer Programming : C++, VB.NET, Oracle, AJAX, and Java

Animation and Styling : Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Alias, Pixologic ZBrush, CINEMA 4D

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Table of Contents

Dedication

Preface

Introduction to Autodesk Inventor 2016

Part Module

Assembly Module

Presentation Module

Drawing Module

Sheet Metal Module

Mold Design Module

Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor

Quick Access Toolbar

Ribbon and Tabs

Sketch Tab

3D Model Tab

Sheet Metal Tab

Assemble Tab

Place Views Tab

Presentation Tab

Tools Tab

View Tab

Navigation Bar

Browser Bar

Units for Dimensions

Important Terms and Their Definitions

Feature-based Modeling

Parametric Modeling

Bidirectional Associativity

Adaptive

Design Doctor

Constraints

Consumed Sketch

Stress Analysis Environment

Select Other Behavior

Hotkeys

Part Module

Assembly Module

Drawing Module

Customizing Hotkeys

Creating the Sketch

Marking Menu

Color Scheme

Self-Evaluation Test

Review Questions

The Sketching Environment

The Initial Screen of Autodesk Inventor

Starting a New File

The Open Dialog Box

Setting a New Project

Import DWG

Invoking the Sketching Environment

Introduction to the Sketching Environment

Setting Up the Sketching Environment

Modifying the Document Settings of a Sketch

Sketching Entities

Positioning Entities by Using Dynamic Input

Drawing Lines

Drawing Circles

Drawing Ellipses

Drawing Arcs

Drawing Rectangles

Drawing Polygons

Drawing Slots

Placing Points

Creating Fillets

Creating Chamfers

Drawing Splines

Deleting Sketched Entities

Finishing a Sketch

Understanding the Drawing Display Tools

Zoom All

Zoom

Zoom Window

Zoom Selected

Pan

Orbit

Constrained Orbit

Tutorial 1

Tutorial 2

Tutorial 3

Tutorial 4

Self-Evaluation Test

Review Questions

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Adding Geometric Constraints to a Sketch

Perpendicular Constraint

Parallel Constraint

Tangent Constraint

Coincident Constraint

Concentric Constraint

Collinear Constraint

Horizontal Constraint

Vertical Constraint

Equal Constraint

Fix Constraint

Symmetric Constraint

Smooth Constraint

Viewing the Constraints Applied to a Sketched Entity

Controlling Constraints and Applying them Automatically while Sketching

Constraints Settings Dialog Box