Learn Autodesk Inventor 2018 Basics : 3D Modeling, 2D Graphics, and Assembly Design

Get started with the basics of part modeling, assembly modeling, presentations, and drawings in this step-by-step tutorial on Autodesk Inventor fundamentals. Next, this book teaches you some intermediate-level topics such as additional part modeling tools, sheet metal modeling, top-down assembly features, assembly joints, and dimension and annotations. Engaging explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions make this tutorial book complete. Once you have read __Learn Autodesk Inventor 2018 Basics__ you will be able to use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling, 2D drawings, finite element analysis, mold design, and other purposes, just like a design professional. You will gain all the basic information and essential skills you need to work in Autodesk Inventor immediately. **What You'll Learn** * Carry out virtual 3D modeling for your next 3D printing projects * Design molds for 3D printing and other projects * Generate 2D drawings **Who This Book Is For** Novice users of Autodesk Inventor. Contents 4 About the Author 11 About the Technical Reviewer 12 Introduction 13 Chapter 1: Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor 2018 14 Starting Autodesk Inventor 15 Exploring the User Interface 16 Ribbon 16 The Get Started Ribbon Tab 16 The 3D Model Ribbon Tab 17 The View Ribbon Tab 17 The Inspect Ribbon Tab 17 The Sketch Ribbon Tab 17 The Assemble Ribbon Tab 18 The Presentation Ribbon Tab 18 The Drawing Environment Ribbon Tab 18 The Place Views Ribbon Tab 18 The Annotate Ribbon Tab 18 The Sheet Metal Ribbon Tab 19 File Menu 19 Quick Access Toolbar 20 Browser Window 21 Status Bar 21 Navigation Bar 21 ViewCube 22 Shortcut Menus and Marking Menus 23 Dialogs 24 Using the Mini-Toolbar 25 Customizing the Ribbon, Shortcut Keys, and Marking Menus 25 Exploring the Color Settings 27 Chapter 2: Part Modeling Basics 28 Tutorial 1 28 Creating a New Project 29 Starting a New Part File 29 Starting a Sketch 30 Adding Dimensions 31 Creating the Base Feature 32 Realistic 34 Shaded 35 Shaded with Edges 35 Shaded with Hidden Edges 35 Wireframe 35 Wireframe with Hidden Edges 36 Wireframe with Visible Edges Only 36 Monochrome 36 Watercolor 36 Sketch Illustration 37 Technical Illustration 37 Adding an Extruded Feature 37 Adding Another Extruded Feature 41 Saving the Part 44 Tutorial 2 44 Starting a New Part File 45 Sketching a Revolve Profile 45 Creating the Revolved Feature 48 Creating the Cut Feature 49 Creating Another Cut Feature 52 Adding a Fillet 56 Saving the Part 57 Tutorial 3 57 Starting a New Part File 58 Creating the Cylindrical Feature 58 Creating Cut Feature 59 Saving the Part 61 Tutorial 4 61 Starting an Extruded Feature 61 Applying Draft 62 Saving the Part 64 Chapter 3: Assembly Basics 65 Tutorial 1 65 Top-Down Approach 66 Bottom-Up Approach 66 Starting a New Assembly File 66 Inserting the Base Component 67 Adding the Second Component 68 Applying Constraints 68 Adding the Third Component 79 Checking the Interference 84 Saving the Assembly 85 Starting the Main Assembly 86 Adding a Disc to the Assembly 86 Placing the Subassembly 86 Adding Constraints 86 Placing the Second Instance of the Subassembly 90 Saving the Assembly 90 Tutorial 2 91 Starting a New Presentation File 91 Creating a Storyboard Animation 92 Animating the Explosion 98 Taking a Snapshot of the Explosion 99 Chapter 4: Creating Drawings 101 Tutorial 1 101 Starting a New Drawing File 102 Editing the Drawing Sheet 103 Generating the Base View 105 Generating the Section View 106 Creating the Detailed View 108 Creating Centermarks and Centerlines 110 Retrieving Dimensions 111 Adding Dimensions 116 Populating the Title Block 118 Saving the Drawing 119 Tutorial 2 119 Creating a New Sheet Format 119 Creating a Custom Template 126 Starting a Drawing Using the Custom Template 128 Generating the Drawing Views 128 Adding Dimensions 130 Tutorial 3 131 Creating a New Drawing File 132 Generating the Base View 132 Generating the Exploded View 133 Configuring the Parts List Settings 134 Creating the Parts List 135 Creating Balloons 136 Saving the Drawing 137 Chapter 5: Additional Modeling Tools 138 Tutorial 1 139 Creating the First Feature 139 Adding the Second Feature 147 Creating a Counterbore Hole 148 Creating a Threaded Hole 150 Creating a Circular Pattern 153 Creating Chamfers 154 Tutorial 2 156 Creating the First Feature 157 Creating the Shell Feature 160 Creating the Third Feature 162 Creating a Cut Feature 165 Creating the Rib Feature 167 Tutorial 3 171 Creating the Coil 171 Tutorial 4 175 Creating the First Section and Rails 175 Creating the Second Section 183 Creating the Loft Feature 185 Creating the Extruded Feature 186 Creating the Emboss Feature 187 Mirroring the Emboss Feature 190 Creating Fillets 190 Shelling the Model 193 Adding Threads 194 Tutorial 5 202 Creating a 3D Sketch 203 Creating the Sweep Feature 213 Creating the Along Curve Pattern 217 Creating the Free-Form Feature 220 Editing the Free-Form Shape 224 Create Another Free-Form Box 226 Tutorial 6 229 Starting a New Part File 230 Creating the Second Feature 231 Adding Threads 234 Creating iParts 235 Tutorial 7 243 Creating the First Feature 243 Creating the Extruded Surface 248 Replacing the Top Face of the Model with the Surface 249 Creating a Face Fillet 250 Creating a Variable Radius Fillet 251 Mirroring the Fillet 254 Shelling the Model 255 Creating the Boss Features 255 Creating the Lip Feature 260 Creating the Grill Feature 263 Creating Ruled Surface 266 Tutorial 8 267 Tutorial 9 271 Tutorial 10 273 Chapter 6: Sheet Metal Modeling 276 Tutorial 1 276 Starting a New Sheet Metal File 277 Setting the Parameters of the Sheet Metal Part 277 Creating the Base Feature 281 Creating the Flange 282 Creating the Contour Flange 283 Creating the Corner Seam 286 Creating a Sheet Metal Punch iFeature 288 Creating a Punched Feature 295 Creating the Rectangular Pattern 297 Creating the Bend Feature 300 Applying a Corner Round 303 Creating Countersink Holes 304 Creating Hem Features 307 Mirroring the Features 309 Creating the Flat Pattern 311 Creating 2D Drawing of the Sheet Metal Part 313 Chapter 7: Top-Down Assembly and Joints 318 Tutorial 1 318 Creating a New Assembly File 319 Creating a Component in the Assembly 319 Creating the Second Component of the Assembly 326 Creating the Third Component of the Assembly 329 Adding Bolt Connections to the Assembly 332 Patterning Components in an Assembly 336 Applying the Constraint to the Components 338 Using the Search tool in the Browser Window 340 Editing Values in the Browser Window 342 Changing the Display Preferences of the Browser Window 344 Using the Measure Tool 345 Tutorial 2 349 Creating the Slider Joint 351 Creating the Rotational Joint 356 Creating the Rigid Joint 358 Adding More Assembly Joints 360 Driving the Joints 363 Creating Positions 365 Creating 3D PDF 367 Chapter 8: Dimensions and Annotations 370 Tutorial 1 371 Creating Centerlines and Centered Patterns 373 Editing the Hatch Pattern 376 Applying Dimensions 377 Placing the Datum Feature 385 Placing the Feature Control Frame 388 Placing the Surface Texture Symbols 390 Modifying the Title Block Information 392 Chapter 9: Model-Based Dimensioning 394 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 394 Tutorial 1 395 Adding Tolerances to the Model Dimensions 397 Extracting the Model Dimensions 400 Adding Tolerance Feature 402 Index 407 "Get started with the basics of part modeling, assembly modeling, presentations, and drawings in this step-by-step tutorial on Autodesk Inventor fundamentals. Next, this book teaches you some intermediate-level topics such as additional part modeling tools, sheet metal modeling, top-down assembly features, assembly joints, and dimension and annotations. Engaging explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions make this tutorial book complete. Once you have read Learn Autodesk Inventor 2018 Basics you will be able to use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling, 2D drawings, finite element analysis, mold design, and other purposes, just like a design professional. You will gain all the basic information and essential skills you need to work in Autodesk Inventor immediately. You will: Carry out virtual 3D modeling for your next 3D printing projects Design molds for 3D printing and other projects Generate 2D drawings Apply basic finite element analysis for figuring stress, tension, and optimized dimensions for your 3D printing projects"--Page 4 of cover Annotation Get started with the basics of part modeling, assembly modeling, presentations, and drawings in this step-by-step tutorial on Autodesk Inventor fundamentals. Next, this book teaches you some intermediate-level topics such as additional part modeling tools, sheet metal modeling, top-down assembly features, assembly joints, and dimension and annotations. Engaging explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions make this tutorial book complete. Once you have read Learn Autodesk Inventor 2018 Basics you will be able to use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling, 2D drawings, finite element analysis, mold design, and other purposes, just like a design professional. You will gain all the basic information and essential skills you need to work in Autodesk Inventor immediately. What You'll LearnCarry out virtual 3D modeling for your next 3D printing projectsDesign molds for 3D printing and other projectsGenerate 2D drawingsWho This Book Is ForNovice users of Autodesk Inventor Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor 2018 (T. Kishore)....Pages 1-14 Part Modeling Basics (T. Kishore)....Pages 15-51 Assembly Basics (T. Kishore)....Pages 53-88 Creating Drawings (T. Kishore)....Pages 89-125 Additional Modeling Tools (T. Kishore)....Pages 127-264 Sheet Metal Modeling (T. Kishore)....Pages 265-306 Top-Down Assembly and Joints (T. Kishore)....Pages 307-358 Dimensions and Annotations (T. Kishore)....Pages 359-382 Model-Based Dimensioning (T. Kishore)....Pages 383-395 Back Matter ....Pages 397-399