Autodesk Inventor Essentials

This course covers the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates learn how to capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts; creating, placing, and constraining custom and standard components in an assembly; and simulating mechanisms, animating assembly designs, and checking for interferences. Delegates also learn how to document their designs using base, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views; document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views; and follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Course Duration: 4 days

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes that they will use to develop products using Autodesk Inventor. Upon completion of the course, delegates will be proficient in 3D part and assembly design, and in documenting those designs using part and assembly drawing creation and annotation techniques.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for new Autodesk Inventor users.

Prerequisites

No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. It is essential that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000.

Course Outline

Getting Started

• Autodesk Inventor User Interface
• Online Help and Tutorials

Parametric Part Design and Basic Sketching

• Designing Parametric Parts
• Using Project Files for Part Design

Basic Sketching Techniques

• Creating 2D Sketches
• Geometric Constraints
• Dimensioning Sketches

Basic Shape Design

• Creating Basic Sketched Features
• Intermediate Sketching
• Editing Parametric Parts
• Creating Work Features
• Creating Basic Swept Shapes

Detailed Shape Design

• Creating Chamfers and Fillets
• Creating Holes and Threads
• Patterning and Mirroring Features
• Creating Thin-Walled Parts

Assembly Design Overview

• Designing Assemblies
• Using Project Files for Assembly Design

Placing, Creating, and Constraining Components

• Placing Existing Components in an Assembly
• Constraining Components
• Placing Standard Components Using the Content Centre
• Basic Part Design in an Assembly

Basic Assembly Tools

• Identifying Parts in an Assembly
• Analysis and Motion Tools
• Presenting Your Assembly

Basic View Creation

• Drawing Creation Environment
• Base and Projected Views
• Section Views
• Detail Views
• Managing Views

Dimensions, Annotations and Tables

• Automated Dimensioning Techniques
• Manual Dimensioning Techniques
• Annotating Holes and Threads
• Creating Centrelines, Symbols, and Leaders
• Creating Tables

Annotating Assembly Drawings

• Bill of Materials
• Creating and Customizing Parts Lists
• Creating Balloons

Drawing Standards and Resources

• Setting Drawing Standards
• Drawing Resources

The more delegates that take the course the lower price is

1st Delegate, £270.00 per day

2nd Delegate, £245.00 per day 3rd Delegate, £220.00 per day 4th Delegate, £195.00 per day

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