Autodesk Inventor Tolerance Analysis
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Essentials of Tolerance Analysis for Modern CAD Workflow
This article examines the importance of tolerance analysis in ensuring reliable assembly and controlling manufacturing costs for mechanical design. It discusses how Autodesk Inventor Tolerance Analysis integrates with CAD models so engineers can validate dimensional variation and optimize design decisions early in the workflow. Success in product development is a function of both precision and…
Design & Engineering
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Model-Based Definition (MBD) and The Role it Plays in Modern Manufacturing [Update 2025]
Explore the benefits of model-based definition (MBD), its benefits across manufacturing, and how Autodesk solutions can help. For more than a century, 2D engineering drawings were the universal language of manufacturing. They captured dimensions, materials, and tolerances, serving as the primary reference for turning product concepts into physical parts. As manufacturing technologies and product complexity…
Design & Engineering
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Understanding the Basics of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Learn the fundamentals of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and why it’s important for precision engineering. Discover how Autodesk Inventor streamlines GD&T applications for better manufacturing and quality control. Manufacturing excellence relies upon precision, efficiency, and seamless communication between design and production. Every part, assembly, and mechanism—from aerospace components to everyday electronics—relies on consistent geometry…
Design & Engineering