Inventor Parametric Design: Level 1

by Alex Bahl

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This textbook provides a project-structured methodology for learning Autodesk Inventor. The three projects included will equip learners to build parameter-driven designs, giving them fundamental skills that are scalable for modern manufacturing environments. The three chapters cover: (1) Technical Drawings, (2) Bottom-Up Design, and (3) Top-Down Design.

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Publisher
Western Technical College
Subjects
Engineering
Licence
CC BY-NC, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Tweens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Copyright and Licensing
  6. Licensing
  7. About the Author
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Resource Overview
  10. 1: Technical Drawings
  11. 1.1: Understanding Technical Drawings
  12. 1.1.1: Overview of Technical Drawings in Engineering Design
  13. 1.1.2: Standardized Drafting Conventions
  14. 1.1.3: Overview of Relevant ASME Standards
  15. 1.1.4: Lines and Lettering
  16. 1.1.5: Orthographic Drawings Views
  17. 1.1.6: Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  18. 1.2: Peer Review Process and Markup Drawings
  19. 1.2.1: The Role of Peer Review in Engineering Design
  20. 1.2.2: Best Practices for Markup and Revision Cycles
  21. 1.2.3: Autodesk Design Review
  22. 1.3: Taking a Tour of Inventor's User Interface
  23. 1.3.1: Overview of UI Elements
  24. 1.4: Correcting Drawings in Inventor
  25. 1.4.1: Making Corrections to Technical Drawings
  26. 1.5: Project 1- The Expansion Joint
  27. 1.5.1: Project Overview and Design Objectives
  28. 1.5.2: Step-by-Step Workflow
  29. 2: Bottom-Up Design
  30. 2.1: Understanding Bottom-Up Design in CAD
  31. 2.1.1: Case Study- Bottom-Up Design
  32. 2.2: Importing Purchased Parts into Inventor
  33. 2.2.1: Using Standard Parts in CAD
  34. 2.2.2: Updating iProperties from Vendor Models
  35. 2.2.3: Modifying Vendor Models for Unique Assemblies
  36. 2.3: Part Modeling in Inventor
  37. 2.3.1: Customizing UI for Efficient Workflow
  38. 2.3.2: Conveying Design Intent in a 2D Sketch
  39. 2.3.3: Geometric Constraints in Inventor
  40. 2.3.4: Sketched Features
  41. 2.3.5: Placed Features
  42. 2.4: Assembly Creation in Inventor
  43. 2.4.1: Why Assemble?
  44. 2.4.2: Applying Assembly Constraints
  45. 2.5: Project 2- The Worm Gear Driven Hand Winch
  46. 2.5.1: Project Objectives and Design Requirements
  47. 3: Top-Down Design
  48. 3.1: Introduction
  49. 3.1.1: Understanding Top-Down Design in CAD
  50. 3.2: Fits, Limits, and Dimensioning Principles
  51. 3.2.1: Understanding Mechanical Fits
  52. 3.2.2: Applying Limits and Tolerancing Standards
  53. 3.3: Multi-Body Part Models
  54. 3.3.1: Why Multi-Body Modeling is Essential in Top-Down Design
  55. 3.4: Project 3- The Fidget Spinner
  56. 3.4.1: Project Overview and Design Objectives
  57. Back Matter
  58. References
  59. Detailed Licensing
  60. Index
  61. Glossary
  62. Answer Key
  63. Detailed Licensing