MEE 104L Lesson 1 Course Introduction, 3D CAD Basics & Inventor Interface

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Jamie Obermeyer University of Dayton

MEE 104L Introduction

1. 2. 3. 4. Personal Introduction Review Syllabus 3D CAD Basics Autodesk Inventor Interface Review

Personal Introduction
Name: Jamie Obermeyer Hometown: Batesville, Indiana Now Live In: Oakwood, Ohio Education: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Kettering University, Flint, MI Master of Science Mgmt. of Technology Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY

Design Experience: Design/Analysis Manager, 2000-2009 Delphi, Vandalia, OH IT Manager Engrg/Design Apps, 2010-Present BWI Group, Kettering, OH CAD Instructor, 2011-Present Univ. of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Review Syllabus
1. See Isidore site 2. Syllabus subject to change as needed 3. Open to suggestions for content improvement

Shortfall of 2D CAD
?

Advantage of 3D CAD
?

3D CAD Master Model Concept

.stl File for Rapid Proto

2D Drawing

3D Master Model

Finite Element Model

3D Assembly Model

3D CAD Master Model Creation Steps

1. Start with a mental image of your 3D part.

2. Break it down into major cross-sections

3. Capture the basic shape of the first cross-section

Note: At this point, dont worry about the EXACT dimension. The relationship between the features is more important.

4. Apply geometric constraints to the sketch to freeze the shape

5. Add Smart Dimensions to every characteristic needing a dimension until the sketch is Fully Contstrained.

3D CAD Master Model Creation Steps

6. Now add specific dimensions if known

7. Complete sketch and extrude to thickness

8. Repeat the process for the other main cross-section

Note: When you consistently build your Master Models with this process, subsequent changes will be much easier to accomplish.

9. Now add or subtract material as needed using fillets, chamfers, holes, etc.

10. Your first iteration Master Model is complete!

Autodesk Inventor Filetypes

3D CAD parts: .ipt (Inventor Part) 2D Drawings: .idw (Inventor Drawing) 3D Assemblies: .iam (Inventor Assemblies For reference AutoCAD files: .dwg and .dxf

Autodesk Inventor Part (.ipt)

.ipt files are for a single, 3D CAD part 3D Master Data can be used as basis for drawings, and with other parts to make assemblies

Inventor Application Window Elements

Autodesk Start Button File functions Options/settings

Inventor Application Window Elements

Quick-Access Toolbar Quick access to oftenused tools

Inventor Application Window Elements

Name of currentlyactive file

Inventor Application Window Elements

Help Menu Area: Search help Help Options, see pull-down

Inventor Application Window Elements

Ribbon Tabs:
Group major functions/tasks together

Inventor Application Window Elements

Model Ribbon:
The functions needed to model a 3D part in a workflow.

Inventor Application Window Elements

Inspect Ribbon:
Tools to measure or analyze your model

Inventor Application Window Elements

Tools Ribbon:
Studio Rendering Measurements Options, Settings Search

Inventor Application Window Elements

Manage Ribbon:
Advanced Features May Be Covered Later This Term

Inventor Application Window Elements

View Ribbon:

Item visibility and appearance options Window layout options Turn User Interface items on or off Good to know if something disappears Navigation Wheel options

Inventor Application Window Elements

Environments Ribbon:
Stress Analysis Inventor Studio (animations and high-end rendering Eco Matls Advisor Sheet Metal conversion

Inventor Application Window Elements

Get Started Ribbon:

Excellent source of tips and tutorials!

Inventor Application Window Elements

Model Browser:
Lists items in build order

Inventor Application Window Elements

View Cube:
Use for incremental rotations or free rotation

Inventor Application Window Elements

Navigation Bar:
Use to choose among several different navigation tools, such as Zoom, Orbit, Navigation Wheel.

Inventor Application Window Elements

Status Bar:
Tells status of modeling step, and/or provides instructions for next step