Using Autodesk Inventor

First Edition
Ron K.C. Cheng

Using Autodesk Inventor provides tutorials and real-world examples that acquaint you with the key functions of Autodesk Inventor software.

Chapters are organized around important 3D design engineering concepts, such as solid modeling, assembly modeling, advanced modeling, sheet metal modeling, and engineering drafting.

The unique blend of concepts, examples, and tutorials shortens your learning curve, and provides a detailed road map to the "whys" and "hows" of maximizing the power of Autodesk Inventor to construct 3D parts and assemblies and output quality engineering drawings. Keywords: Inventor

Benefits:

• Numerous examples serve as references to acquaint you with key features and functions of Autodesk Inventor software.
• The logical organization of topics helps you to expand your knowledge of solid modeling, assembly modeling, sheet metal modeling, and engineering drafting concepts on the way to becoming an expert Autodesk Inventor user.
• Handy summaries of key points at the end of each chapter, plus a comprehensive index, makes Using Autodesk Inventor ideal for novice and experienced 3D CAD designers and engineers.
• The mix of conceptual information, detailed examples and well-conceived tutorials showcases the power of Autodesk Inventor while enabling you to work through the book at you own pace, whatever your experience level.

Contents:

Introduction:
Key Functions, Getting Started, Design Support System, Key Points and Exercises,

Solid Modeling:
Solid Modeling Concepts, Sketched Features, Boolean Operations, Placed Features, More Practice, Derived Part, Light, Material, Color, and Part Properties, File Export and Compatibility, Key Points and Exercises, Assembly Modeling: Assembly Modeling Concepts, Placing Components, Creating Components, Bill of Materials, Assembly Properties, and Design Assistant, Presentation Views, Key Points and Exercises Advanced Modeling Techniques 2D Layout, Adaptive Technology, Graphics Slicing, Design Parameters, Design Elements, Design Notebook, Design Collaboration, Key Points and Exercises,

Sheet Metal Modeling:
Sheet Metal Concepts, Sheet Metal Design, Key Points and Exercises, Engineering

Drafting:
Engineering Drafting Concepts, Drawing Sheet Preparation, Engineering Drawing Views, Annotations, Key Points and Exercises

656 pages - 7-1/4 x 9 in.