Pl AUTODESK INVENTOR EXERCISES For Autodesk® Inventor® and Other Feature-Based Modelling Software Bob McFarlaneAutodesk Inventor Exercises ‘This practical resource provides a series of Inventor® exercises covering several topics including: + sketches part models assemblies drawing yous presentations sheet metal design + welding fr users with some familiarity with Autodesk" Invento‘®, or other similar feature-based modelling software such as Solid Works®, CATIA®, Pro/ENGINEER and Creo Parametric, and who want to become proficient, Exercises are set out in a structured way and are suitable for releases of Inventor from versions 7 ¢0 13, Bob McFarlane has been a Performance Engineer with Rolls-Royce, Curriculum Manager for CAD and New Media at Motherwell College, Scotland, and an Autodesk Educational Developer. He has written over 25 books for AutoCAD users.Autodesk Inventor Exercises For Autodesk® Inventor® and Other Feature-Based Modelling Software Bob McFarlane R RoutledgeFie plished 2017 by Reuse 2 Pad Sue, Mion Pak, Abingdon, Quen OX ARN and by Rouede AI Thind Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Rove a ingot o the Tepe & Pais Crap, an infos basins (© 2017 Hob MeFaane “The sgh of Bob McFarlane wo be inte = author of dis work as ben ase by him in acondance wit sections 77 and 78 ofthe Copyeigh Des sd Date Act 1088 Al sigs zoerved. No pst of ds book may be eepriated ot Feproduced or ule in any farm or by any skcnicy mechanical, ‘rather meses, now know or heal inveread, coding phoswcopying fn recording oF many infomation stonge or reieval tem, Swuhout permission in wating om the publi, Tle neti: Proto cmporte names maybe east, or router masks, and ae med nly for Meoafcaion and coplnaton without intent to ing eis Libary Catone in. Paleion Date ‘catalogue recon fortis Book salle fom the Bh Litany teary of Comps Caging in Pasion Ds Name Mcfarine, Robert, thor Tide: Inventor exerci for Anodes Inventor an! other fete asd nodding stivare/ Bob McFaane Decipdon: Mion Prk, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Route 2017. | Includes soap reterences ad inex. enters LECN 20160463) ISBN 97SUISSRA9TR1 (pK © lk paper | ISHN 9781315725802 ebook) Subject: LCSH: Engineering waphiorDatsprocening—Problemy, execs fc. | Engisering models Daa procesing Problems, exercises, e. | ‘Auta Inventor (Becton resource) CChsieaion: LCC. T386,AV74 M34 2017 | DD: 620/ 42056623 UC econ avaible at haps lca ogo /201 06309 138-94918-41 GK) 315-72580-2 (eS “Typeset in Bembo ty Florence Prostion La, Stoodigh, Devon, UK ‘Visi the companion website: www.sontledge.comn/ew/snefrtaneContents About the author Addoowledgements Intwoducton 2D sketches Placed features 1 Placed features 2 Work features Pattern features Allsorts Engineering Assemblies Drawing layouts Sheet metal design Additionals Presentations Adding welds IN. Applying your skills ° Reading engineering drawings 19 40 106 136 157 170 187 208 224 267Contents More complex models Detail drawings: the Material and physical properties, ‘Additional assemblies Projects Final thoughts Indes Model inde: 309 338 342 348, 381 45 419 421About the author Bob McFarlane was bom in Renfeew, a town to the south-west of Glasgow. He was educated at Renfrew High Junior Secondary and then at Paisley maphill Senior Secondary, where he obtained the Scottish Sixth Year Certificate in Mathematics (Analysis, Geometry and Dynamics) and High: grade passes in Mathematics (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) and English (C). He also obtained (© grade/Lower passes in History, Geography, French, Science, Arithmetic and Applied Mechanics. On leaving school, Bob obtained a Mechan Fitting apprenticeship with the South of Scotland Electricity Board (SSEB) and was based at Brachead Power Station in Renfrew Bob won an industrial scholarship to the University of Glasgow, where he obtsined a Ist clas Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, his final year subjects being Thermodynamics, Scructures, Engineering Design, Nuclear Power and Mathematics, He ako obtained a Ist cass ARCST from, the Royal College of Science and Technology (now the University of Strathclyde). Bob's final- year thesis was in the field of Thermodynamics and entitled “Investigating the Reynole’s number effect of inclined conderser tubes’ ‘On leaving university, Bob obtained employment with Rolls-Royce as a Performance Engineer, first at Hamulton and then at the East Kilbside plant, His specialist areas were compressor surge problems and curbine blade design, and he worked on several turbo-jet and turbo-prop engines. In the early 1970s, Bob made a career move into education, first as a Secondary School Technica ‘Teacher at Lochend and Garthamlock Secondary Schools in the east end of Glasgow, and then as a lecturer in Further Education, where he taught traditional Engincering/Mathematics topics t0 apprentice engineers from several well-known companies, [¢ was in FE that Bob became interested in CAD, and used his first CAD package in 1983-1984 (AutoCAD Release 2.5) with no colour and no solid modelling (ie. basic 2D CAD), This was in the early days of CAD in education, and Bob had the foresight co realise that CAD had a fature in both industry and education, and he thus developed and pioneered the HNC/HND couses in Computer Aided Draughting and Design (CAD), the first course of iss type in the world. These courses are still running today in many colleges throughout Britin and offer seudents considerable employment prospects as well as a route Into many university courses. While developing these courses, Bob returned to university as a ‘mature student and obtained his Masters (MSc) in Computer Integrated Manufacture and submitted his PhD thesis on “Modelling techniques using eh ‘measuring equipment and customised programming’ al mensional data obtained from co-ordinatevii About the author Bob has published over 25 books for the AutoCAD Draughting Package, covering topics such as 2D draughting, 3D draughting, solid modelling, customisation, AUtoLISP programming, ete ‘These books covered releases from RIO to AutoCAD 2007, ‘Bob retired from fall-time education in 2008, but is still involved with CAD, being an online tutor forthe ICS correspondence AutoCAD cours, as well as a Work-Based Assessor for apprentice raughtspersons with 4 hrge well-known mukimational company Profesionally, Bob is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Registered Engineering Designer (REngDes), and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering Designers (FIED), as well as having membership of several other institutions, Bob is alko the Scottish Regional Co-Ordinator for the IED. In his spare time, Bob is a keen distance swimmer and an avid stamp collector for New Zealand and Great Britain. Bob lives very happil and one granddaughter, 1 Bellshill with his wife Helen and has two children, Linda and Stephen, ira Erin DochertyAcknowledgements ‘The models in the exercises are not all my own thoughts and ides 1 used several engineering and draughting books and selected tho exercises that would be interesting and challenging to the wer. The following authors must be acknowledged: AIE Yarwood Introduction 19 AutoCAD 2013 Dennis Maguire Engineering Drawing fiom Fist Prindples Using AutoCAD Pickup and Pasker Engineering Drawing with Worked Examples Without the vision of the above authors, i¢ would not have been posible for me to compile this series of exercises, co my sincere thanks to all of them.Introduction Having used Inventor for several yeats, I always wanted to attempt new models, and searched various textbooks etc. for ideas, and am sure most readers will have done the same. I then decided that a book of exercises would be very useful to all feature-based modelling wers who wanted additional models to tempt. The book is we intended as a teaching manual, as | assume that readers have FBM experience and know how to use Inventor® (or ether software) for their own requirements, The book is, as the ttle says, a series of Inventor exercises covering several Inventor “topics, ineluding: sketches; part models; assemblies drawing hyouss; presentations sheet metal design; and welding, Hopefilly, che reader will work through the exercises (which cover a wide range of enginec and other disciplines) to become even more proficient at using Inventor ‘The exercises are suitable for: @) all Inventor releases (I completed them using Inventor 7 and checked several with other releases); and () other feature-based modelling sofiware (ex. Solid Works, CATIA, Pro-Engincer, etc) Thave to acknowledge the help from former colleagues for allowing me to use theit ideas in these Bob McFarlane, October 2016 File types ‘The four fle types that are used with the exercises are pt — part models; iam ~ assemblies, idw ~ drawing hyouss; and + ipa — presentations.A 2D sketches 1 Et oe arama Me tee oD 2. ‘Thee sketches sould then be consained, dimendoned an ‘converted nto a part mode sdf Das sae ey. nd art, ea 3 ee (Sa each exerce witha new metic standard (mn) pt He 9h Sampson aiech-acngsoe inion gly, (c) Fully constrain the sketch. (d) Add the dimensions as given (or to your requirement). {c) Extnide or revolve the dimensioned and constrained sketch. (9. View ata stable 3D viewpeint (p. secryor camped pore tao- cosy sone (8) Use dscreton when cetng the model appropriate (i) Note: ee gem Sick He » Ear osm guna 1 wang ew ay ween ane shige bonged gel grapsy Sos cporabeio, wn the Bact, Tl day ca ahewh-ant dipenuoncand verwsoned pce mol fom the sketch, lesions Sketch Dmomdioos 1 ASAD 4 ple. oich aT HR aT leen soca acl as cbchoeet el eo ged tnt 2 Maghn arsiog Wao ung einer gpa 2 ser postoned work plane 2. Inventor dimension are panei commie 4 Bnewlorreicest shore, eiesigeo TP "Geometic contains apply behaviour _ SRE (ode wil alo Be alee) toraspeiic objector cate Base fence Mididiptetiom faslink: Tastanisedulirpindses wihr und w ume # Hormanplyalinenagp an 2 3D fen is vefered toa he bse feane, consid to be horizontal or two 3D featare lines may be constrained to be equal When a sketch has heen extruded or revolved ete., in length. the result is termed a 3D or part feacure22D sketches 40 Exercise A2: spacer ‘The dimensioned sketch has to be extruded for a distance of 20mm, 40 40. 70 1202D sketches 3 Exercise A3: lock guide Exerude the sketch for a distance of 18uam.4 2D sketches Exercise A4: rocker arm Extrude the sketch for a distance of Wa. 220.38 22.36,Exercise AS: clip Exerude the sketch for a distance of Sui, 130 2 7. 6 80 160 80. 2D sketches6 2D stetche Exercise A6: V block Extrude the sketch for a distance of 180mmn,2D sketches Exercise AT: coupling link Extrude the sketch for a distance of 1 unm. R36. $388. 2D steuche Exercise A8: container Extrude the sketch for a distance of 1200mn, R20 Exercise A9: support Extrude the sketched feature for a distance of 6mm,2D sketches Exercise A10: pulley wheel Revolve the sketched feature for 270 degrees then rotate to suit. Exercise All: template [Extrude the sketch 15mm, 510 2D skerdes Exercise A12: block Extrude the block sketch for 50mm, 78 | 4s 255 202D sketches 11 Exercise A13: rocket ‘Two part modch to be created fiom the one sketch: 1 extrude for 25mm; and 2. revolve for a complete revolution,12 2D skerdes Exercise A14: component Exerude the dimersioned sketch for 15mm. 77 14. 1c2D sketches 13 Exercise A15: tree ‘Two past modeh to be crested from one sketch: 80 1 stride for 1mm and 2 revolve for a complene revolution, 30 2014 2D sketches Exercise A16: cam ‘The dimensioned shape is to be extruded for 20mun, R122D sketches 15 Exercise A17: plane handle Some interesting work to complete the sketch, which is to be extruded for 30mm, RS RO 100 25, R10016 2D skerdes Exercise A18: spanner end Extrude the sketch for a distance of 12am.2D sketches 17 Exercise A19: metalwork dolly Extrude the sketch (which requires an ellipse) for a distance of 154 revolution, and revolve for a complete18 2D skerdies Exercise A20: crane hook Extrude the dimersioned sketch of the crane hook, selecting a suitable extruded distance (this is really a tangeney problem),B Placed features 1 1 With the A exercises, the user ereated dimensioned, constrained sketches and extruded /revelved these sketches into Inventor part models, In this second series of exercises: (a). original sketches/pare models will be modified to include part features; and (b) new skeeches/pare models with pare features will he created, 3 Inventor” ls the following as pare features: (a) fillet; (b) chamfer; {c)_ hole; (qd) thread; (6) shel 6 @ (h) fice da 4 Pare features can be ‘added’ to the original sketch or the part model itself; and the exercises in this chapter will only consider the fille, chamfer, hole and thread part features. 5. The other part features will be considered in the next chapter 6 The process for the exercises is: (a) Modifying saved part models + Start each exercise with an already completed part model file + Modify the original sketch or part model as required. + Ensure that the modified sketch is still filly constrained, + Addl dimensions if necesary. + Obtain the modified part model and view at a suitable 3D viewpoint. + Save your completed modified part model to your named folder (ith a new mame). + Use discretion a appropriate (b) Naw port mods + Stare each exercise with the standard meri (mu) ip fie + Create the dimensioned, constrained sketch, + Obsain the part model and view at a suitible 3D viewpoint. + Save your new part model to your named folder. + Use diseretion as appropriate20 Placed fears 1 Terminology Sketched feature ‘Where the iner draws a sketch on a planer face (or work plane) and either adds or subtracts material to of fiom existing features in a part Tools Use the Extrude, Revolve, Sweep o Loft tools to create sketched features in a part. Placed feature 1 Features that are predefined and only need to be located 2 The pliced features considered (as stated) are filet, chamfer, hole and thread. Fillet Fillet features consist of fillets and rounds, and: c 1 smooth transition fiom one fice t0 another: nd 1a flee adds material to interior edges to ere: 2 rounds remove material from extenior edges; 3 fillet options are: (a) Edge: allows individual selected edges to be filleted (b) Loop: filles all edges that form a closed loop with the selected (o) Feature: will filet all edges of a selected feature, (c) All fillets: wall select all concave edges of 2 part that are not flleted (©) All rounds, will select all convex edges of a part that are not filleted. Chamfer Similar to fillets except that the edge is bevelled rather than rounded, and: 1 when 2 chamfer i created on an interior edge, material is added 10 the model: 2 when the chamfer is added to an exterior edge, material is removed: and 3 chamfer options includ (2) Distance: creates 2 45-degree chamfer on a selected edge. (©) Disence and angle. (9 Two disances, Holes 1 The name says it all, and Inventor has four types of hole availble wo the user, these being: (@)_ straight through or blind; (b) counter-bored; (6. counter-sunl (@ threaded. nd 2 There are three basic steps! for creating holes: (@) Create a new sketch on which the hole will exis. (b) Create point hole centres to reprevent the centre of the hole, (6) Use the Hole tool and Hole dialog as appropriatePlaced feannes 1 24 ‘Threads 1 Thread features are used to create both in seus, bolts) ermal theads (holes) and extemal threads (shafts, ‘The threads are displayed on the parts with a “graphical representation’ (Le. they do no popscally ‘exist on the par} 3. With chreads, the following parameters are available for user selection: {@)_ thread location; (b) thread lengehs; (©. offer; (@) direction; (© ype (nominal size (@ chs; and th) pitch, Suggestion: It is recommonded that, where posible, holes, filles and chamfers are ‘added’ t9 the completed part model ~ think about this suggestion,22 Placed features 1 A. Modifying existing sketches/part models Exercise B1: modified spacer (A2) ‘The original part model has to be modified: 1 to include the part features indicated; and 2 by extruding for a distance of 17 with a S-deyree taper, 4 chomters 20 x 20 2 fillets B12 Point hole centre / Hole #10 through Modified sketchPlaced fans 1 23 Exercise B2: modified rocker arm (A4) ‘The rocker arm has been redesigned to be 28mm ‘thick’ with three holes positioned on the ‘The information to create the holes is: (a) Holes I and 2: fall depth ISO MI6 thread, (b) Hole 3: 28 through with a counter-bore 224 for a depth of 8 ‘To assist with strengthening, a 40 x 30 chamfer bas been added, as shown, ‘Create the rocker arm with the modifications led,24 Placed features 1 Exercise BI: modified coupling link (47) ‘The original component has to be re-extrided for a distance of 18mm and four RISn have to be added, These additional features have resulted in the component being too bea the following measures have had to be introduce 1. The circle diameters have been increased to 41 and 19, 2 Seven IO holes have been included, the poine hole centres being as shown, (Create the new part model with the modifications inchided and save. Exercise B4: modified container (A8) 1 Modify the original extrusion to that chown and add the three holes using the information provided. 2 The hole point centres are positioned on the curve centre points 3. The final model extruded distance is 40am,Placed featnes 1 Exercise BS: modified support (A9) Use the new information given to ereate a modified support plate 40 20 J 7 ol { a| ¢ : 1 \ RE 7) i, VW26. Placed fears 1 Exercise B6: modified pulley wheel (A10) 1 Modify the existing revolved part model profile to that displayed below 2 Revolve the ‘new’ profile for 230 degrees.Placed feanmes 1 27 Exercise B7: modified template (A11) ‘The existing extruded part model has to be altered to include the modifications, as shown below, and then extrude for 27mm,28 Placed fearuns 1 Exercise BB: rocket (A13 extnaded) 1 Modify the extruded rocket part model to inchide the 10 fillet ridit as displayed, 2. Extrude the modified rocket for a new distance of 16mm, 3 Five different-sized holes have to be added “along the rocket centre line’, the details being given below.Placed featmes 1 29 Exercise B9: cam (A16) 1 2 ‘The original extruded cam requires two holes to be included, the details being given below. ‘The R80 curve has to be replaced with a straight line to asist with the linear motion for the ‘cam follower. Incomponite these changes to create a new cam part model,30 Placed features 1 Exercise B10: crane hook (420) fe a new part model of the crane hook, which has been modified to inchide: 1a 5mm boss added to both sides of the ‘top end 2 an ISO MAW threaded hole incladed in the “new bos! 3. the new boss chamfered 3 x 3 both sides 4 an RA fillet added to both sides of the “hook body's and the “fice end’ now with a radius of 10mm.Placed feannes 1 31 B. New part models Exercise BAA: bottle opener Using the orthographic drawing information, create a part model of the bottle opener. ole 01232 Placed features 1 Exercise BI2: copper plate 1 Two orthographic views of the copper phe are displayed. 2 Create a part model of the plate. 3. This model will be referred to in a later section RIS. Ss SAO SSS SS AK RS ~sPlaced featmes 133 Exercise B13: signal arm Create a part model of the signal arm that has a thickness of Simm,34 Placed fears 1 Exercise BIA: gasket The drawing below is for the creation of a blue rubber 4mm thick gasketPlaced featnes 1 Exercise BIS: earthenware vase 1 The outline of the earthenware vase has to be extruded for 18mm and alo revolved for a complete revolution. Create the two resting part models.36 Placed features 1 Exercise B16: spectacles 1 This exercise is a bie dif st from previous exercises There are three steps given in the creation of the Smm white plastic spectacles, 3. The information given should be easy for you to ondentand, STARTPlaced featnes 1 Exercise BI7: template AA dim: thick template has to be created from red clear material using the reference sizes displayed below Exercise BIS: bicycle spanner Create a Tmm extnaded part model of the bicycle spanner using the drawing details below38° Placed fears 1 Exercise BI9: fixing bracket 1 Use the model drawing below to create a pare model of the bracket. 2 The ISO M6 holes are positioned 10mm from the font vertical fice of the displayed model.Placed feanes 139 Exercise B20: curved ip 1 Use the model of the clip drawing below to create a part model of the bracket 2 The ISO M6 holes are positioned on the ‘clip centee line’.C Placed features 2 1 The placed features investigated in the B exercises were fillets, chamfers, holes and threads. 2 Thee + will cover the shell, embos, decal and fice draft placed features. 3. The procedure for the various exercises is (a). For existing model + Open the named (and saved) pare model. Modify the existing sketch/model using the information given, Create the new part model and view at a suitable 3D viewpoint. Save the new pare model to your named folder. Use discretion as appropriace (b) For new models + Stare each exercise with a new standand metric (mm) jpt fil, + Using the drawing and information given, sketch, constrain and dimension. + Create the part miodel from: the fally constrined sketch, + View at a suitable 3D viewpoine + Save your completed part model to your named folder. + Use discretion as appropriate ‘Terminology Shell ‘The term refers to removing material from the interior ofa part, thus creating a hollow ‘eon having a specified wall thickness Emboss 1 An embossed feature is created by raising or recessing a profile relative to the model fice, the user specifying the depth and direction of the recess. 2 The ‘embossed area’ can be used as a surface for a decal. 3. Options are {@) emboss from a fice (b) engrave from a fice: and (1 emboss/engrave from a plane.Placed eanmes 2 41 Decal 1A decal feature can be created by applying an image to a part face (e.g. a company logo) 2 The images that can be used include bitmaps and Word docs, Face draft Used to apply a “apered angl toa selected fice using a draft angle Exercise C1: rocker arm (B2) Open the modified rocker arm part model, saved as BD Change the model orientation to that displayed below Shell by removing the fice indicated for a 2mm thicknes. Save the shel sd model to your named folder Exercise C2: container (B4) Open the modified container part model from Exercise BS. Delete, from the model hierarchy, the three created holes. Create’ ‘shelled’ part models (a), removing the top fice with a thickness of 3mm; and (b)_producin 1 3 a ‘hollows effect” with a wall thicknes of 5mm. 4 Save both models as appropriate42 Placed features 2 Exercise C3: tree (AIS) 1 Open the original part model of the extruded tree 2 _Embose for 3mm stitable text “onto” cone of the tree fiees, 3. ‘Colour’ the model/text to suit. 4 Save when complete Exercise C4: creating a company logo We want a company-type logo that has been created and saved as a BMP fie ‘This BMP file can then be wed with the DECAL. feature IF you have acces to a “witable” BMP fie, the 4 Below is my logo idea, displayed a: (@) an AuroCAD drawing, and {b) posible BMP logo ‘ies’ for use with DECAL (probably use Logo 8). He ae () BMP ‘images’ of logo it is your decision whether to complete the (@) AutoCAD logo st oaPlaced feanes 2. 43 Exercise C5: bottle opener (BI1) 1 Open the original part model of the bottle opens. Emboss and engrave suitable cext to the model fice indicated, che emboss and engrave ‘distances’ being Imm. 3. ‘Colour’ the model/text to suit (if appropriate). 4 From the 2D sketch panel, insert an image of your logo ‘onto a suitable surface, then use the part features DECAL command, selecting the inserted image, 5 Save when complete Exercise C6: plane handle trophy (A17) ‘Open the original pare model of the plane handle. Edit the extrusion feature for a distance of 50mm, [Add a face draft of 5 degrees to the ‘font’ vertical surface with a "backward direction, Ensure you select al relevant faces for the drafe and note chat the face draft has been added to the outside sunfaces if the part model 5. Emboss suitable text for Imm onto the front vertical surfice. 6 Decal your logo image onto the front vertical surface 7 Apply a suitable material chen save when complet 8 Note that the part model display below has been rotated so that the face draft effect can be vissalsed44 Placed features 2 Exercise C7: copper plate (B12) 1 Open the original part model of the copper plate 2. Create suitable text on an appropriate sketch plane that will allow the text to be engraved from the sketch plane ‘through’ the copper place 3 Now insert your logo BMP image (or other suitable image) onto three different surfaces 2s displayed: {@)_ top horizontal; (b) side vertical; and (o)_ end curved. 4 Decal the inserted images onto the surfaces selected, 5. Save the completed model with the Emboss and Decal features, Pp ixercise C8: metalwork dolly (A19) 1 Open the original part model of the extruded metalwork dolly 2 Edit the extrusion feature and alter the distance to. 3mm. 3. Change the orientation from a vertical to horizontal postion, 4 Shell the top surface for 4mm, 5 Face dratt the outside faces for 5 dogrecs 6 Save as required,Placed feanmes 2.45 Exercise C9: earthenware vase (B15) Open the original pare model of the revolved earthenware vase Shell the vase for 5mm. (Use the SPLIT feature tool and remove the “front half of the vase 1 3 4 Save.46 Placed fearaes 2 Note: The exercises that follow are all new, so start each exercise with the standard metric (mm) .ipt file. Exercise C10: container Using the sketch details below, create an extruded part model of the container with the fallow “parameters! 1 Extrusion distance: 40mm, 2. Shell thickness: Smm, 3. Face draft: 2.5mm all inside vertical ices 4 Fillet: 2mum all inside vertical and horizontal edgesPlaced feates 2.47 Exercise C11: polygon pyramid A pyramid has to be created from regular polygons using the following information: 1 There are eight ‘step’ in the pyramid Each step is 20m in height and has the shape ofa regular polygon 3 The base polygon has 10 sides and i circumscribed in a 100mm ciel 4 The second step in the pyramid has nine sides and is circumscribed in a Ofhmm cic 5. The third step has eight sides and is circumscribed in an 8mm circ. 6 And so on, until the top tier has three sides, circumscribed in a 30mm ciel ‘The name of each step in the pyramid has to be embossed onto one of the vertical faces for Im and coloured. Now create the part model of the pyramid,48 Placed features 2 Exercise C12: embossed metal key ring 1 The local bird watchers club has asked memibers for two designs, these being: (a) a new logo that will he used on future publications; and (b) a shiny new key ring. 2 Using the details below as a guide, design (and save) a new BMP logo. ‘Create a part model of the key ring 3mm thick with suitable text engraved onto the top face and the new logo inserted as text and then “decaled’ onto the top fice SS WELCOME LOGO Ka wa POSSIBLE SIZES 4S. (Original design considered good Modified design accepted ‘bur too many sharp edgesPlaced feanmes 2. 49 Exercise C13: brass hanger 1 Create a brass hanger ftom the X-seetion detail below. 2 Emboss the company name on the side 3 ‘The hanger is 15mm wide and the embossed text is 0.2mm ‘high’30 Paced features 2 Exercise C14: drain plate cover 1 Create a part model of the dniin plate cover using the information from the two Fint Angle projection views and save for future recall in the E exercises, tion only: (a) Extrude the basic outline shape for 10mm. (b) Shell for a thickness of 1.5mm, (6) Add a 0-degree face date 10 the inside fees (@) Add the internal RG fille ~ six places. (€) Add one external RS filet. (Adda @5mm hole using the dimensions given (@ Emboss suitable text (height 0.5mm) on a suitable face.Placed feannes 2 51 Exercise C15: connector Suggestion only: 1 Create the main part of the mode Include a 10-degree face draft on the 220 curved sunfice. [Add the 15mm ‘extension’ part and the two thread feacaes Stable embossed text i to be added onto a selected fe Save the completed part model for the E exercises 950. a10 M6x1—6H THRU 1x1_chamfer RY fillet 17. M20x2.5~69 So 920,52 Placed features 2 Exercise C16: lettered cube c sate a 50mum coloured cube with a 2mun filet on all edges. ‘The letters of FARCAD have to be embossed for Imm on the 1 2 3. The size and orientation of the letters is at your discretion. 4 Remember co save for furure recall, Exercise C17: container Use the drawing information to create a part model of the container. 80 Smm thickness oll roundPlaced feanmes 2. 53 Exercise C18: bracket Use the drawing information to create a part model of the bracketD Work features 1 Work fe ates are special construction features that are parametrcally attached to parts, 2 They are used 0 help the user position and define new features in the model. 3. The following are three types of work feature: (a) work axes; (b) work points; and (6) work planes 4 Work fs (a). to position a sketch for new features when a part fice is not available; sare used) (b) to assie with an intermediate position when other features need to be defined (6. to esublish a plane or edge to asst with dimensions and constraints; and (@) to provide an axis of point of rotation for revolved features and patterns, 5 In cach of the D exercises, the process i (a). Stat each exercise with a new standard metric (om) pt file (8) Complete the sketch required. (6) Ensure tha dhe skecch is flly conseined (@) Add dimensions if necesary (€) Complete the pare model. (©) View in a suitable 3D viewpoin (9 Save your completed modified part model to your named folder (with a new ame). {h) Use discretion as appropriate Terminology Work point A feature that can be ercated at any time on an active part or in 3D space and can be: 1 wed to asst with sketch geometry 2 used to create work planes; and 3. created by various method, inching (@) at the imerection of thes work planes or (b) at the intersection of two lines; (0) at the vere of line oF edges (@ on the midpoine of an edge; and (e) ata point of intersection between a plane and a lineWork ferns 35 Work axis [A feature that ‘acs’ like a constriction line and can be: 1 used to create work planes: 2 uscd a6 an axis of rotation for polar pattems (eras); and 3 crexted by vatious methods, including: (a) through a revolved fice or featur; {b) through wo endpoint, midpoint, intesections or work points: (©) along a linear edge: and {@) along a sketch line. Work plane 1 Probably che most ‘important’ and most used of the work features, 2 A work plane is 2 feature that looks like 4 rectangular plane, an! (a) is wed to sketch a feature 2D sketch) when no planer face is svslabley (6) can be edited and/or deleted like any other featur (©) as many work planes as are needed can be created: and (d) cam be crested by various methods, including by selecting any three poins ~ endpoints, midpoint, imersections or work points; a curved face and a linear edge: ‘evo parallel planar faces or work phines: ‘off fom planar fie: atan angle t a planar face; and tangent 10 « eylinder56 Work ones Exercise D1: creation of the three work features 1 To assist with che work feature creation exercises, fer to the two First Angle views below (Create a part model using the detail 2s given, then save the completed modelWork feauns 57 Exercise DIA: creating work points Five work points to be crested, on the vertices, as displayed Exercise DIB: creating work axes Create three work axes at the ‘centre’ of the three sloped fices indicated below. Exercise DIC: creating work planes Create the following four work planes: 1 Through work points 1, 2 and 3, ‘Through work points 1, 4 and 5, 3. Offer 50mm from Face A, 4 Offiet 100mm from Face B. ‘This completes the DI exercise.58° Work eanes Exercise D2: sing work planes to create a ‘square to round’ 1A fabrication company produces fannels (or square to round) and has several models, three of which are displayed in First Angle projection below, 2 The following information is relevant (a) The funnel base is a 50mm square with height 40mun, (b) The top is a @lomm circle and ean be in three different positions, (6) The funnel spout has a height of 30mm and ends with a 6mm diameter ciel. 3. Create a pare model of each finnel with a wall thickness of €.5mamn (or a thickness to suit the mode!) 4 Emboss the funnel type (ie. letter A, B) on a ‘side’ of your choice, “height. ng your awn embossed Type A Type B Type C a |! | | | | | g | / G16 96 50_SQUAREWork fears 39 Funnel type A Funnel type B Funnel type C60 Work ores Exercise D3: funnel type D 1 The theve fannch created in Exercise D2 are temed by the company as “in-line spouts The company ako customises Funnels to customer specifications, and itis one of these ‘specialised’ funnels that has to be created, The front and top views for this specialised finmel are displayed right, and the basic parameters are as before {@). The funnel base is 2 50mm square with height 40mm. (b) The top is a Gl6mun circle positioned at a top vertex, as displayed in the ddiggram, (@) "The finunel spous has a height of 30mm and ends with a 6mm diameter ciecle, bur is offer 20mm, as displayed, 4 Create finnel type D with suitable text ‘embossed on a side of your choiceWork feanwes 61 Exercise D4: work planes and circular components 1 Pare of pipe amangement is displayed in three First Angle projection views below 2. Use the information given to create a part model of the arangement, adding suitable embossed text t any circular surfice (remember discretion)a Work feats Create the pipe branch using the information given in the two drawing views, ‘The pipes have a thickness of 10mm and are chamfered 5 x53 at the ends, 200E Pattern features 1 Patterns allow the user to duplicate (@)_ for a set distance; and (b) for a set angle hetween the features. es muiple times Por AutoCAD users, pattems are similar to arsys. 3. There are various ‘types’ of pattern available with Inventor", including: (a) rectangular pattems; (b) circular patterns (@)_pacem along a path; and (@) mirror patterns. 4 With the E exercises, the procedure is the same: (a). Stare each exercise: + with a new standard metric (mm) pe file; or + open a previously ereated and saved model (b) Complete the new model using the drawing information given. (9 Ensure any modified (or new) sketch is sill fully const (@) Add dimensions if necesary. (e) Extrude or revolve the constained sketch as appropriate. (View in a suitable 3D viewpoin. (@) Save your completed modified part model to your named folder (with a suitable name), (h) As usual, use your discretion as appropriate Terminology Rectangular ‘The user selects a feature and specifies: 1 the number of repetitions (the count); and 2 the spacing for the rows and columns Gircular ‘The user selects a feature and specifies: 1 the number of repetitions che count; id 2 the 3. the angle for the repetitions is of rotation;64 Paraem foaraes Path The user selects a feature and specifies: 1 the number of repetitions; and 2 the created path, Mirror ‘The user selects a feature and specifies the plane of symmetry Occurrence All repeated features in a pattem are termed occurrences, and any individual occurrence can be suppressed Exercise El: drai plate cover 1 Open the previously created part model of the drain phate cover — Exercise C1 2 Modify the hole to 3mm diameter 3 Create the rectangular pattern using the dimensions displayed, then save the modelPanter fearuns 65 Exercise E2: connector 1 Open the previously saved part model of the connector ~ Exercise C15, Create the circular pattern displayed 3. Save the completed model.(66 Pariem foataes Exercise E3: plate cover 1 Use the drawing information to create the plate cover, whic is 15mm thick. 2 The phe has to have an 8 x Smim square hole pattem positioned as shown and a circular hole ‘of diameter 30mm positioned at “the pla cs displayed and save the completed model. Ceeate the part model with all featuPattern features 67 Exercise E4: flange ring 1 Using the information, create a ange sing of thickness 20mm, 2 The ring has a counter-bored hole with dimensions as displayed 3 Complete the part mode! using the circulsr pattem tool (ca work axis nceded) 4 Save the completed model.68 Paraem foataes Exercise E5: manhole cover 1A manhole cover has a diameter of 120mm and is 15mm thick 2 The cover has (a) a 5mm stud (4mm height with Imm filet around top) circu pattem of 27 items; and (b) a Smm hole rectangular ype’ pattern, the hole distances heing imum, both horizontally and vertialy. Use this basic information displayed to create the complete manhole cover: 4 Save the completed modelPattern features 69 Exercise E6: film reel Using the dimensions of one-quarter of a symmetrical film reel, create the complete part model and save. The reel is ‘la-faced’ with a thickness of 22mm.70 Paraem foaraes Exercise E7: double loop hanger Using the drawing information given, create a part model of the 60mm ‘wide’ double Joop hanger.Pater features 71 Exercise E8: tree with decorations (Open the saved Exercise AIS revolved part model of the tee and add the decorations using the information below. There has been no modification to the original tree outline.72. Pariem foaraes Exercise E9: gear wheel 1A gear wheel has eight teeth and is 80aun wide. 2 The drawing below details the information required to construct one of the teeth, 3 Use this information to create the complete gear wheePattern features. 73 Exercise E10: clock face Using the simple drawing below, create a part model of « clock fice, using your de the numeric display. The clock face is 20mm ‘thick’ ability for74 Paraem foaraes Exercise E11: extruded logo 1 ‘The CAD HERITAGE foundation has asked a plastic moulding company to design a suitable Togo for their new premises, 2 The company has decided that the letters © and H could be suitable, and has produced its inital ‘run’ of the design, 3 Using the basic information in the drawing below, c te a pare model of this moulding design, using your discretion as appropriate (e.g. colour,Pattern features 75 Exercise E12: car wheel design 1 Create some concept car wheel design 2 The only restriction is that the overall diameter is 100mm ~ the rest is up to you.76 Patiem features Exercise E13: fisherman's dise 1A fisherman has a disc (@150aum and 3mm on the face side. am thick) with the outline of a fish ‘embossed! for 2 The fish shape is as shown in the diagram below. 3. Greate a part model of the disc using your own ‘design’ for the layout.Pattern features 77 Exercise E14: spacer 1 Create a part model of the spacer using the drawing information (and your discretion) given below. 2 The “central shape" is half-extruded for Smm and half-cat for Samm.78 Patiem feaues Exercise E15: picture frames 1 Two picture Games have to be created, based on the drawing dats below. 2 Both frames have a “thickness of 4mm and have a Sram recess in the front fice. 3 The frame A recess has been detailed, bu the frame B reces is for you to design 4 If posible, import a suitable image for che frames FRAME A 100 30 2020, 30 30 304 rT RI2 20 FRAME 8 Nsus 50Exercise E16: sporting ornament A sporting omament has been designed using the drawing information given. ‘The main ‘arrow patt’ of the omament is inclined at 45 degrees to the horizontal ‘The circular base of the ornament is a torus shape of 120mm mean diameter ‘with a 20mm (or suitable diameter) tube diameter Create a part model of the omament using your own pattern design, Pattern features 79 1980 Paraem features Exercise E17: stool 1 You have to create a part model of a stool with four legs and a top. 2 The only information given is the very basic sketch below 3. The final shape of the le is for you to design.Pater features 81 Exercise E18: leaf 1 Use the information below to create a part model of the leaf 2 When complete, create a pattem of your own, Reo e Extrude this / toce 1omm ah. th Extrude these faces Emm Extrude these faces 12mmF Allsorts 1 Pattems allow the user to duplicate features multiple times (@)_ for a set distance; and (b) fora set angle between the featres. 2 This chapeer will present the user with a series of varied (I hope) exercises. 3. The exercises could be simple extrusions and revolutions, but may aso requite the creation of work phines and the use of patterns 4 There is no order for the exercises as I have added them as they came to mind. 5 In cach ox ise, the procedure isthe ame: (a). Stare each exercise with a new standard metric (wm) ip fie. (b) Use the information given to complete an appropriate sketch, (Q) Ensure that the sketch is stil filly constrained. (Add dimensions if necesary. (© Create the Inventor” part model. {View in a suitable 3 viewpoint (@ Save your completed pare model to your named folder. Ir may be used for the I exercises (h)_ Use discretion as appropriate ~ very imporantAlsons 83, Exercise Fi: step extrusion 1 Use the ewo given views with dimensioas to create an extruded step effect 2. Save the completed model.4 Alors Exercise F2: mallet Use the profile details below to create a revolved model of the mallet.Alsons 85 Exercise F3: ducting comer 1 Use the information to construct a SWEPT model slong the given path. 2 When created, shell for a thickness of 2nun86 Also Exercise F4: half a jar Using the outline dts, eeate a REVOLVED ‘half? part model. 40 20, R25, Rs @ 4 places = places 3 1 AX for REVOUNE | a io 95Allsons 87 Exercise F5: swept flange 1 Create the I beam outline sing the suggested projection point, 2 Create the sweep path using the sketch details given: 3 Comseruct a swept part model of the I beam, 1. 70 ‘ NM “WT Rs A av - 1 i ) 1 J J]88 Alor Exercise F6: loft trophies 1 Two designs based on the lof tool Use the information given t design a ‘lofted trophy’. The circle centres are all on the “sme vertical centee line’ and are 30mm ‘offic’ from each ether 3. Another ‘lofted erophy’ bur this time no dimensions are given, Use the layout asa starter with 4 Add any refinements and save each model.Allon: 89 Exercise F7: bungalow layout 1 Create a part model of the bungslow wing the plan details 2. The bu 3 low hei is 100mm and the wall thickness is Sm, [Add windows and doors to your own specification and any other refinements 4 Save the model when complete90 Alon Exercise F8: wine glass 1 Use the dimensioned profile to ereate a part model of the wine gla. 2 The outline shape is not as straightforward as you may think. 3. Remember to sive the model,Alsons 91 Exercise F9: moulding 1 1 Crate the path and profile on two work planes, then create the swept moulding 2. Save for the nest exercise92 Allon: Exercise F10: moulding 2 ‘Use the path and the basie profile fom Exercise F9, and: 1 Rotate the moulding profile 180 degrees about the projected centre point 2 Extrude the moulding profile Or 10mm and create a 10mm square hole, centred on the projection point Create a pattern using the new rorated and extruded moulding with the 1mm hole for: (@). 20 items; (b) along the original path; and (@) the moulding should sart and end at the 10mm swept path 4 Refine your layout, then save,Alsons 93. Exercise FUL: mace Using the ‘relatively easy’ profile below, create a three-quarter revolved part model of the mace, using your discretion as usual, and then save when the model is complete94 Allon: Exercise F12: pyramid 1 An 85mm pyramid rests on an 8mm square base with a Sum square top, The pyramid has a circular hole and a square hole as detail in the dimensioned drawing Create a part model of the pyramid and save when complete, [ “th 1 S| 7 4 | r i 1 t ot | 1Alsons 95: Exercise F13: another pinion gear 1A pinion gear has to be created using the information given in the detailed drawing with the following data {@) Ouside tooth diameter: 140, (b) Root diameter: 95 (G. Shaft diameter: 60, (@ ce (€) Root radius: 2 (Number of teeth: 12. (@ Wieeh of gear: 20, st radius: 2, 2 Using the given data, create the pinion gear then save the completed model96 Alon: Exercise Fid: wall clock 1A wall dock consis of dhree pars: a body, a fice and s dsl 2. The information to ereate cach part of the clock is ven in the detailed drawings 3. Using the information, create a pare model ofthe clock (aot an asembly) 4 Note that che centre point of the fice and dial is 120mm fiom the lower ‘apes’ of the body 5 Asan additional extra, add suitable pars to the face ~ I decided on an extruded circle as it was the easiest option, but you can design your own, 6 Nowe (a). no hands have been included; and (b) we will use this exercise with assemblies,Alsons 97 Exercise F15: pot stands A designer in a ceramics company was creating pot stands, One of the stands was based on a square sid concept, the other on an X shape. Using the drawings supplied, ereate part models of the two pot sands, both of which are [5mm in height, Add any refinements as required,98 Allon Exercise F16: model factory layout Before constructing the building, the construction company built a model of the factory layout, details of which are displayed below in plan view, You have co create a part model of this yout using the rawing information given and your imagination, especially when creating the I beam. < ' | as ar . : 1 4 12SAlors 98 Exercise F17: plastic spring Use the dimensioned drawing below to create a part model of the plate spring that is 50mm wide100 Alsons Exercise F18: plastic bowl Use the drawing information given to create a part atodel of the ptic bowl.Alsons 101 Exercise F19: supports Create two part model of supports using the drawing information given,102 Alsons Exercise F20: spout Create a part model of the component using the two Fit Angle projection views given.Alsons 108 Exercise F21: fan motor housing Using the two First Angle projection views given, create a part model of the fan housing, which is an interesting model to complete.104 Alsons Exercise F22: cones Create three cone part models using the drawing information given,Alsons 105 Exercise F23: paper clip (Create a part model of the paper clip by sweeping a 2.5mm diameter circle along the path displayed (he path is interesting co create,G_ Engineering ‘The model to be created in this chapter are ‘basically’ engincering-based. ‘The information given to create the models will be in the form of 2D orthographic views (in Fint or Third Angle projection) of the model, so you will need to ‘read the drawings to ‘obtain the required (and correct) data In each exercise, the procedure isthe same: (0). Stat each exercise with « nev standard metric (sam) dpe ile {0) Use the information given to complete an appropriate sketch (©) Ensure tha the sketch is stil filly constrained (@) Add dimensions if necesary (©) Create the laventoe pare model (View in a suitable 3D viewpoins {Save your completed part model o your named older {h) Use discretion as appropriate ~ very important Note: {a}. As with exercises in other chapters, there is no order to the difficulty of the models to be created (b) They are placed in the order 1 created them, so some at the end of the chapter may be than some at the stat of the chapter (@ Adding materials and embossing can greatly enhance the model appearance, but this is your decision,Enginering 107 Exercise G1: parallel-sided cover plate 1 Create a part model of the component from the given views 2 The central 230mm ‘hole’ & 55 deep.108 Engineering Exercise G2: protected bearing housing Create a part model of the bearing housing from the two given views, noting 1 the fillet radii are Summ and 10mm; 2 the wall dhickness is 0mm or 20mm; and saving when completeEngineering 108 Exercise G3: steam expansion box 1 Deals and sizes of the steam expansion box are given below Use this information to create a part model of the component with the final display being at your discretion, 3. Note chat the wall thickness is LOmm, 4 Save the completed model. VEEL!110 Engineering Exercise G4: gasket cover 1 The details of the gasket cover are displayed below Use this information to create a pare model of the part and display the ‘full’ completed model then ave,Engineering 11 Exercise G5: screwdriver A slightly different exercise this tame: 1 Create a part model of the screwdriver using the information given in the drawing, using your discretion as appropriate, This model ‘combines’ both the revolved and extruded part features, 3. The “at par’ of the driver is 3mm thick and the point is Imm thick: 4 Apply suitable materials before saving the completed mode 5. Note: my distance/dimension A was 21.54 mm.112. Engineering Exercise G6: light bulb 1 Create a model of the light bulb using the information given in the drawing and wing your discretion as appropriate and save the compleced model 2 Task: with a bulb shell of 0.5mm, can you add simple elements ‘inside’? R30 [ \ ) Tues \ [ 4 a f PIN 02/ ength 2 position to suit shape to suitEngineering 113 Exercise G7: bearing block 1 Two traditional First Angle orthographic views of the component are disphyed, Use these views to create ant Inventor part model of the bearing block, Note: I have ‘asumed” two chamfers at A, bat without an “end view" there are other options, There are ako various ‘options for the "feature" labelled B, Save the completed model114 Engineering Exercise G8: positioning plate Using the ovo given orthographic views, create a part model of the component and sve when complete. internal fillets : RS External fillets ; R5 Hexagonal punched hole in RS circle positioned to suitEngineering 115 Exercise G9: bicycle spanner Use the details in the views below to create a purt model of the bicycle spanner. A fairly exsy cexeteise, Save the completed model < . ’ CT re i : \-f Sy 4 T x :116 Engineering Exercise G10: Swiss mechanism drive From the two First Angle orthographic views, ereate a part model of the mechanism drive, and save the completed modelEngineering 117 Exercise G11: vent cover plate 1 Using the giv eference sizes, create a model of the ent cover plate. ‘The plate thickness is Smm and the thickness of the ‘vents’ is 2mm, 3. Save the completed model118 Engineering Exercise G12: flat-bladed propeller Reler to the dimensioned sketch and create a purt model ofa single propeller blade on a ‘drive 1 shaft ‘The bide thickness is Sum and the shaft length is 30mm, When the basic blade has been created, you have to create a wor, thiee- and four-bladed arrangement, and save 2s appropriate There is a second part to this exercive after the three arrangements have been completed.Engineering 119 5 The original single blade has to be modified 3s — dlslayed in the sketch right: H (a). the basic blade shape is unchanged, and (b) the shaft is te-aligned and is now 25.16mm. in lengeh \ 6 For this orientation, create a two-, three- and six-bladed propeller arrangement and save ach one. S4%120 Engineering Exercise G13: rocker arm 1 Refer to the dimensioned sketch and ereate a part model of the rocker ann, 2 The rocker arm has a thickness of Stim and the shaft projects Simm either Sde of the arm and save when comple t \ - 1 x y i 7 Sut | |Engincering 121 Exercise Gl: backing plate 1 Use the information in the three Fint Angle orthographic views to ereate a part model of the backing plate (the side slows have a wich of 10mm), 2 Save when complete and use discretion a usa. 20 70 30 ) g — L Hi |122 Engineesing Exercise G15: desk tidy Using the information displayed, create a part model of the desk tidy. ‘The front sot isto be your own design. ‘The horizontal surfuce at the top of the sloped end has a width of 10mm, Save when complete and use discretion as usual Dy sre + 10Enginering 123 Exercise G16: bearing support Create a part model of the bearing support using the drawing information given and save when complete.124 Engineering Exercise G17: table lamp Using the drwing information displayed, create a part model of the table lamp and save whenEnginering 125 Exercise G18: micrometer Use the drawing information displayed to crestea part model of the micrometer, Save when complete and use discretion as ustal ht of 6 012 922 922 J} (rc Vo \ 3 5 | a SS ~\ aN es a an 150 i. 8 }.20.|126 Engineering Exercise G19: adhesive tube ‘Use the drawing information displayed to create a part model of the tube and save when complete, Question: Can you add a SHELL effet?Engineering 127 Exercise G20: brake shoe Use the drawing information displayed to create a part model of the component and save 4 holes positioned shown $7.5 50.128 Engineering Exercise G21: support Create a part model of the support using the three Third Angle views given. “2 “Engineering 129 Exercise G22: dipstick Using the drawing information below (path, outline), create a part model of the dipstick, adding any refinements of your choice.130 Engineering Exercise G23: fixture Use the dimensioned solid model drawing to create a part model of the component,Engineering 131 Exercise G24: dueting Two ducting pars to be created with a material thickness of Lau,132 Engineering Exercise G25: bracket Two Third Angle projection drawings to enable you to create the part modelEngineering 133 Exercise G26: spring Create a Smim diameter copper spring using the path outline displayed.134 Engineering Exercise G27: support Three Fint Angle views for the eration of the part model component.Engineering 135 Exercise G28: tapered block Three Fint Angle views for the ereation of the part model component,H_ Assemblies 6 An assembly is placing (positioning) previously erated part models into an om fileand applying constraints between various components a6 appropriate. ‘There are various methods for creating assemblies, including: {@)_ bottom-up, in which all of the components were created in individual .ipt files and then referenced into the assembly; (b) top-down, in which the (6. combination, which uses both the bottom-up and top-down techniques dividual components are created ‘in the Assembly file and Note: (a), There is no correct or incorrect way to create an assembly. (b) The various assembly model ‘up technique. (d) The user can use any method to complete the asembly exercises. n the chapter exercises have heen created using the bottom- In each assembly exercise, the procedre isthe same: {3} Create each component ofthe assembly asa separate part model ning the standard metric (oan) ip ile with discretion as usual {b) Save each part model with a suitable name. (©) Open a new standard metric (mm) am fle (@) Place the Bint part in the drawing area ~ the GROUND component (©) Insert (place) the other pars ofthe asembly as appropriate (0) Mae the placed components using suitable constants and remember that some components nay require Ovo oF thive mating operations (@ View ata suitable 3D viewpoint (h) Add refinemens of your choice (eg. materia, embossing, logo, et) (i) Save the assembly {f)_ The information required to create the individeal parts forthe assembly wil be given as drawing views in either Fist or Thind Angle projection, Suggesion: give each part model in an assembly a diferent materia/colour for a ‘more pleasing? assembly Take a look at ASSY-H1.iam and ASSY-HILidv on the companion website (www.routledge. com/ew/mefarlne, in the folder of sample files for Chapter 8. This folder als contain detailed colour venions for the upcoming modelAssembles 137 Terminology Occurrence A copy of an existing componcnt with the same nae but with 2 sequenced number (eg. Bracket Bracket?, Bracket, ete) Active component A component that has been selected to edit (for & can be active, mple), and only one component in an assembly Ground component A component that is stationary and the fist component plied into an assembly file is always grounded. Other placed components can be grounded by the user as required, ‘Sub-assembly Components that are grouped together in an asembly fle. Am existing asembly ean be placed into nother asembly or a new avembly can be created from within the existing assembly fle. Constraints Used to ‘attach and fix’ components to exch other. Constraint types ‘There are several constraint types, including: 1 Mate ~ there are three types of Mate Constraint: Plane (fice), Line (ed {@)_ Planes on one part can be constrained co planes on another part. (b)_ Lines on one pure ean be constrained to lines on another part ()_ Points on one part can be comtrained to points on another part 2 Angl 3. Tangent — used to constrain planes, cylinders, spheres and cones, At least one of the selected faces should be curved. — sed to define and angle hetween planes of two individual pars, 4 Insert — can only be used on components with circular edges. This constraint aligns the centre lines of each part and applies a mate constraint to the planes defined by the circular edges, 5 Motion ~ allows animation of gears, pulleys, rack and pinions, ete. There are two types of, motion constraint: ration and roration/translation, 6 Translational ~ specifies the intended relationship between fices138 Assemblies Exercise Hi: angle bracket Use the dimensioned sketch below to create both pants, chen ereate the angle bracket asembly and save when the asembly is complete.Assemblies 139 Exercise H2: fork connector and rod 1 Another two-part assembly Use the dimensioned sketch to create the parts, then create a filly constrained assembly with the bar ‘contra’ to the connecting tod140 Assemblies Exercise H3: back panel Create an astibly of the back panel that consists of the following dimensioned parts, and sive when complete 1 Pare ts Back Panel (1 of) 2. Pare 2: Retained Rod (1 of. 3. Pare 3: Washer = 4mm deep (4 0 4) Par 4s Holding Screw (Gimulated) (09. 180 140 { ft-- ' | a | : 4 iit Dry j j i el Fillets 3: ge #20 || | i | 10 - 4 aie : = 220, oS [|#s_] R15, 100 PART 1 TH TTT a a . HE 9 | i 240 R25Assembles 41142 Assemblies Exercise H4: pointer "The four parts required for this assembly are 1 Pare I: Holding Rod (1 of. 2 Pac 2: Guide Pate @ of. 3. Pare 3: Pointer (1 of 4 Pare ds Openitor Lew (1 of) Usinghe displayed dimensioned sketches, create cach part (colours required) and save, then complete the assembly. 70 sa am [#80 -sozo 1 PART 1 15 15 | 50 105 im TIT T THT Tr R120 8 All fillets. /C he 5mm \ PART 2 70 ea 950 | R10 45 R20 £20 910Assemble 3144 Assemblies Exercise H5: wheel and handle There are dare parts in this assembly: 1 Pare ls Wheel (1 0. 2 Pare 2: Handle (1 of 3. Pare 3: Retaining Screw (1 of} ‘The sketch below displays the assembly 1 asa frone views and ss a sectional end view through the vExercise H6: point marking device There are four parts (all 1 of) to this ‘partial’ assembly, { these bei i 1 Pare: Base. 4 1 Pare 2: Lever 3 Pare 3: Pin, 5 4 Pare 4: Pivot, 7 Crente each part and save, then complete an asvembly *) of the device. ' '146 Assemblies Exercise H7: steam venting valve ‘There are three separate parts to this assembly 1 Pare I: Valve Body (1 of) 2 Pare 2: Flange (2 of, upper and lower) 3. Pare 3: Boks (8 of, M10 square headed), Nite: [have not inchided any washers in thie ascombly, but you can inchide these # you want, 10 fo SQ 90 for 4 holes 35 8 holes M10 é,Assemblies 147148 Assemblies Exercise H8: process adaptor “The process adaptor has the following five parts to be assembled 1 2 3 4 5 Pare I: Back Plate (1 of) Pare 2: Body (1 of) Pare 3: Cap (1 09 Pare 4: Cap Top (1 of) Parc 5: M10 BOLT (4 of, Library with M10 ISO bold. SQ 80 Peale SQ60_ centres. 4 holes 611 20,Assemblies 149 \ 1 7 T 1 1 1 < f ' 1150 Assemblies Exercise H9: roller spindle ‘The individual pars for the roller spindle assembly are: 1 Pare t: Frame (1 of. 2 Pare 2: Spindle (I of). 3. Pare 3: Rod (1 of). 4 Pare 4: M12 Washer (1 of from Library) 5 Pare 5: MI2 Nut (1 of fom Library) 6 Pare 6: Plug (1 09) 10.5 Part 1Assemblies 151 Exercise H10: winging arm rig ‘The pars for this assembly are 1 Pare 1: Base (1 of). Pare 2: Upright (1 of) 3. Paw 3: Arm (L of at 15 degrees to the horizontal). 4 Pare 4: Arm Pin (1 of 210, length to suit 5. Par 5: MI4 Bok (4 of, length 50mm) it | oI ! Wl 2 2 R300152 Assemblies 10 | “holes 610 5 iN 20 10 Lfrte : fie thick t XS thick so |[_10 Als ie 1 asell: (distances from Part 12) ~_0120Exercise Hil: 90-degree rocker arm “The pants for this assembly (all 1 of) are 1 Pare 1: Base. Pare 2: Fulenum Pin Part 3: Bush, Pare 4: Arm in vertical position, ‘Others: M22, Hex Nut and Washer 12/12) 86 sos | ccd Cyd | 222 Assembles 153 Web detail on View A Port 1 Unspecitied radii RS 5 125 76. att 38 04 pte é Tot RE ai ok154 AssembliesAssembles 135 Exercise H12: shackle ‘The pars for the shackle asembly (aateril as appropriate) ar: 1 Pare I: Body (2 of). Pare 2: Wheel (1 of Part 3: Axle Bolt (1 of and M12 nud. Pare 4: Securing Bole (2 of and 2 MS nu) Part 5: Shackle Ring (1 of}. Pare 6: Washers co suit your decision, 54 Port 2 Zab D Unspecified radii RZ Ri0156 AssembliesDrawing layouts ‘The object of the exercites in this chapter is to create drawing yous using already created part models and assemblies, ‘There is no new model creation work required. Users should either: {@) use their own standard sheet layout; or (b) use the Inventor” standard sheet. ‘The procedure for cach exercise i {9} Sta each exercise by opening an akeay cated and saved part model or assembly file. (6) Open a ew mete de fil, this being + the Inventor sandard .idw fi + the Inventor ISO.iwd or GB.idw file: and + your own standard dw file (©). Use the information given in each exercise to produce the drawing layout and adda Parts List for asembly yout. (@)_ Add any refinoments of your own to enhance the layout (©) Save the completed layout file (9. Use your discretion as requiced Note: (a). It is wer preference as to whether to display the drawing layout in Fint or Third Angle, this being dependent on individual/company policy and the user standard sheet being used. (b) ‘The exercises will have both First and Third Angle layouts, but the user does not need to adhere to the exercive requirements,158 Drawing layous Terminology Base view 1 This is the fine wiew created ffom the part or asembly model 2 The user can select whether to disphy a Top, Front, Right view. Projected view ‘An orthogonal or isometric view projected from the base view. Auxiliary. ‘An additional view projected from an edge or line in the parent view. Section Full, half, offset and aligned section views can be created fom a parent view and are automatically aligned to the parent view. Detail Detailed views of specific ‘part’ of a parent view can be crested and are not aligned to the parent Broken view Used when the component view exceeds the length of the deswing Break out view Removes a user-defined area to expose ‘hidden’ parts or features in the existing druwinDrawing layouts 159 Exercise I: drain plate cover (E1) 3 ‘Open the drain plate cover part model from Exercise El ‘Open a new standard dw fle Create a layout in Fitst Angle projection with the following views: {@)_ top, front and end views (b) section end view (selecting your own section line); (e)_ an susiliary elevation; (@) any detail view adding dimensions; and (©) 23D view of the model Save the Layout if required. ce (180-1) 3 B(1a0:t) (10:1) FARCAD160 Drawing layous Exercise 12: connector (E2) 1 Open the connector part model fom Exercise £2, 2 Open a new standard .idw file 3° Create a layout in Third Angle proj: {@)_t0p, front and end view (b) section end view (selecting your own section line) (e) detail views as appropriate; and (@) a 3D view of the model, jon with the following views: 4 Save the layout if required. eauDrawing layouts 161 Exercise 13: ducting comer (F3) 1 Open the pare model of the ducting comer from Exercise F3. 2 Open a new standard did file 3. Create a First Angle Liyout with the following views: {@)_ top, front and end views: (b) a sectional end view (selecting your own section line) (o)_ an susiliary plan views model; and (@) 23D view of th (€) a denil view with ° & cea | be & i.) WES 0 (150:1) e Baa) Ir —e (a) © [Farcan-—— 4 CTH162 Drawing layous Exercise I4: pinion gear (F13) A First Angle projection layout to be created with: 1 top and front views; 4 sectional elevation through an arbitrary section line CC ‘wo detail views A and B with dimensions added: 4D view of the component; and a detail view D in 3D mode, wo uo oo (3:40 429; acs Cy 2. “ Th Fe I I be 9 e ‘ WS 8 (1801Drawing layouts 163 Exercise 15: spout (F20) Create a First Angle projection lryout with the following displayed: 1 plan, elevation, end elevation and a 3D view: re Tine 4 sectional end elevation through model ce: 3) detail B ac 1.5:1 with dimensions, 4 detsil C ae 2:1 with hole dats added; and 5 several dimensions added to the thr AACA SN i I “a® frarcap}———164 Drawing layouts Exercise A Thid Angle projection layout to be created with: : fan motor housing (F21) 1a plan, elevation, end elevation and 3D view: 2. a sectional end elevation through model centre line; 3. several detail views with some dimensions and 4 an item of text, Aa (1:2) 2) Disa)Drawing layouts 165 Exercise 17: Swiss mechanism drive (G10) Create a layout to your own specification, nA (3:4) ery? ® a. © (10:1) Bc1g0:1) = 1 Po= 1 | 7 <4 [FARcAD =166° Drawing layous Exercise 18: brake shoe (G20) Create a layout of the brake shoe model to your own specification 2) way a al Aa(a4) 88 a ®-<) |Farcap———Exercise 19: back panel (H3) “This is an assembly layout: 1 Open the sved buck panel asembly from Exercie HS, choice) to include: (a) three waitional orthographic views: {b) 4 BD view of the ascombly; (any suitble section {@)_any suitable deal view with some dimensions; {@) balloons positioned to suit and (6 a pac list, “adjsted” to your requirements Drawing layouts 167 2 Using a suitable drawing sheet, cteate in First Angle projection a layout (at a scale of your a® fFancap168 Drawing layous Exercise 110: steam venting valve (H7) A traditional type layout to be created to your specification (ay —— © fFarcap psDrawing layouts 169 Final note 1 The creation of a drawing layout should now be Similiar (and perhaps tediows), and the 10 exercises should have fimiliaried the user with the process. ‘The user can create their own drawing layouts using the models and assemblies that have previowly been create. 3. Drawing lyouts will abo he required in several of the chapter exercises sill to be completed.J Sheet metal design 1 There ate many process in sheet metal design (Gbricaion (@). stamping: (&) dawings (2) punching: (cutting: (©) rolling; and (@) other complex openstions. 2. Sheet metal work can be considered as: {@)_ a metal blank folded into a finished ha (b) “thin plate’ work (ie. Jess than 1 inch thick), 3. With Inventor, the general procedure with sheet metal work isto (0) create a sheet metal part using faces, (B) create key features ofthe sheet metal prt (©) add/create comer seams; {@) cut shapes from the faces (o). add standsed fesnares (eg. chamfors and filles); (9) create aft pate model of the part and (@) create a drawing layout of the folded part and flat pattem 4 The procedure for the sheet metal exercises is {@) Open a mew meric sheer metal (man) .ip file. (b) Using Applications, check that the sheet metal environment is active. ()_ Sot Styles (and Save) as required for the Sheet, Bends, Rownds and Ci (Use the information given in cach exerci e the part model and/or layout as required [e) Save the completed modele/layous Terminology Thickness ‘This isthe thickness of the fat stock used to create the sheet metal par. Unfold method This is the method used to calculate bend allowance ~ material stretching daring bending.Sheet metal design 171 ‘Transition 1 This is the control of the intersection of edges across a bend in the flattened sheet ‘The transitions availible with Inventor inchade fa) none: (b) intersection; (straight line; and (@) arc, Relief 1 This isa small notch cut next to the end of a bend if the bend does not extend the fall wideh of an edge 2 The notch can have a straight or round end, Comer 1 Occurs where three faces mect and comer relief is added to the fat shoot before bending 2 There are cllferent types of comer relief, inching: (3) round; (©) square; (©) tear and (@) tm to bend, Flange A sheet metal flange is a simple rectangular fice cated from an existing fice. Hem Used to eliminate sharp edges or strengthen an open edge of a fice. Him types include: (3) singles (8) double: (0) teardrop (@) lled. Bend Connects two faces with a straight, angled or curved face Fold Allows fat fices to be folded along sketched lines on a fice. cut 1 Used to ‘extrude’ 3 cut shape usually created on a sketched fac. 2 The ext ean ‘eros’ bends and folds Punch ‘Used to create cut-out shapes in Flat faces but requires specifically designed iFeatures on sketches.172 Sher metal design Exercise Jl: inspection cover 1 With a meu metric sheet metal (mm) .ipt fie, refer to the orthographic layout below and create an open-topped inspection cover (made for 1.6mm aluminium) using the ‘overall’ dimension sven (remember that chis diagram does not take any account of bends, tabs, etc). 2 Bach side is to have a 30mm wide mounting flange at 90) degrees to the side, 3 The following festures are ako required (3) 10 10mm holes positioned to your specification on the Ranges: (B) a single 40mm inspection hole inthe ‘ente’ of the top fee: (©) the long flanges co be chamfered 10 10 atthe comers (@) the shorter flanges to have an FL10 come fillet; and (©) four comer seams to be added 4 Save che model when complete, sill with the gaps between sides ~ we may refer to it in another section 5 When the model of the inspection cover model is complete (@) Create a fiat pattern of the enclosure and save. (b) Create a drawing layout (cither in Fint or Third Angle projection) to display: + dhrce ‘basic’ orthographic views; +43 view of the enclosure: and © the dat pattem with dimensions 535.06 130 a 460 100 tert 2 o 9 10 holes #10 30. aad 170 200 50 chamfer 10x10 Note: Dimensions do not take account of bends/folds, etc.Sheet metal design 173 ead Ei I] <-@ [Farcap >|174 Sheet metal design Exercise J2: sheet metal FOLLY 1 ‘A sheet metal ‘FOLLY’ model has to be ereated from I.Gnum brass using the basic drave information given below. ‘The ‘fice ends’ of the four sides of the folly have to be ‘hemmed’ as follows: (@)_ single, length 20, sap (b) teardrop, radius 2, angle 190 (6) rolled, radius 3, angle 290; and (@) double, length 20, gap 2 ‘Create and save the FOLLY sheet metal part modelSheet metal design 175 Exercise J3: cable grip 1 Acsylon cable grip has 20 be crested fom the following information (a) Two vertical ‘plates’ with sizes 200 x 80 x 1.6 and 150 > 80% 1.6. {b) The places are 50mm apare at the 80mm edge {The longer pte has 4 110% 20 cut slot. {@) The shorter plate has fou holes ent init (e), Bach plte has fold along a given line for 30 degrees 2 Using the information given above and the drawing dimensions below {@) Create a sheet metal model of the cable gp. (b) Create drawing layout to inelide: + the three traditional orthographic views at cither First or Thied Angle; + a.3D view of the model; and + any ansiliary view. 3 Using new drwing layout, produce the fit patern development with dimensions that will sssbt manufacture 4 Remember to save all work. ey py Fold ‘lines’ 2 150. S £50/ Bosic ‘sizes’OS | ry (ss. [paneapj——— =]Sheet metal design 177 Exercise J4: patterned panel 1 Informations: (a) Aluminium plate 540 x 200 and .6mm thick {}) 30mm and 50mm folds ac the ends (©) Various shapes cut out ofthe fat and ends 2 Using the information given above and che dimensions in the sketch below, create a sheet metal model of the panel, ands (a) shape A pattem distances are 70 horizontal and 60 vertical; and (b) shape B pattern distances are 50, both horizontal and vertical 3. Save your model when complete, g a 200178 Sher metal design Exercise J5: herb labels 1A company produces kitchen utensils and one of its products is a label with the name of a hhetb, made from different materials 2 Information: (a) The plate is 100% 50 1.6. (b) The plate has: + 46% 6 square cut-out at each comer: and + arolled hem (Rimm and angle 290 degrees on the four sides), (6. The herb name can be embossed, engraved or ‘cut through’. 3. Design a herb label for the three (¢) options, ENGRAVED EMBOSSED CUT-THROUGH