3D Modeling for Mechanical Design Using Inventor

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3D Modeling for Mechanical Design Using Inventor

Get prepared to solve real-world challenges by developing advanced skillsets in 3D modeling and the parametric CAD workflow.

Build skills in assembly modeling, creating designs with mechanical motion, developing detailed technical drawing for production, and creating animations for presentations using Inventor.

Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD Training will easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.

Digital Prototyping with Inventor helps you design and validate your products before they are built to deliver better products, reduce development costs, and get to market faster.

Course Outline

Getting started

Course overview
Get the software

Create a new project file

Create a new project file
Modify Application Options and Document Settings
Review the changes to options and settings
Review and edit a part

Create the base frame for the bottle filling station

Review the design criteria
Create the base frame skeleton
Create the base frame
Apply end treatments to the frame
Add the supports to the frame
Run a frame analysis
Add end caps to the frame
Add clearance holes to the frame
Add the base plate
Create holes for the cap screws
Place standard parts from Content Center
Create patterns of the cap screw assemblies

Model the reusable bottle and cap

Create the sketch for the bottle
Create user parameters and finish the sketch
Revolve the sketch then shell the model
Model the top section of the bottle
Model the body of the bottle cap
Add grips to the outside of the bottle cap
Complete the bottle cap
Assemble the bottle and bottle cap

Model the bottle holder carousel parts

Model the bottom plate of the carousel
Model the plate support for the carousel
Model the top plate for the carousel

Model the cam shaft

Model the cam shaft
Add a keyway and groove to the cam shaft

Assemble the gearbox

Create the gearbox assembly file
Place a gear in the assembly
Align the gears
Create a keyway groove in the gear
Place the cam shaft in the assembly
Complete the gear assembly

Assemble the gearbox, motors, and upper frame to the base frame

Assemble the bearing ring and gearbox
Create a contact set
Assemble the bottle carousel
Modify the base plate and frame
Constrain the gearbox assembly to the frame
Create features to attach the gearbox and motor to the frame
Assemble the motors onto the frame
Complete the assembly of the gearboxes onto the frame
Place the upper frame in the assembly
Animate the doors in the bottle filling station assembly

Document the bottle filling station

Document the bottle filling station
Create a drawing of the lower frame
Add a material list

What you will learn

Understand the parametric CAD workflow.
Identify interface aspects of Inventor.
Create frame assemblies.
Create designs with mechanical motion.
Manipulate appearances and physical materials.
Create a detailed drawing.
Create and output an animation.

Audience profile

The candidate will have demonstrated advanced modeling skills in Revit and will be knowledgeable in relevant workflows, processes, and project objectives.
The candidate will have performed routine tasks involved in their job role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation, and support services.