• Inventor

3D Modeling for Mechanical Design Using Inventor

Outline
1

Getting started

Module overview
Course overview
Get the software
Course resources
2

Create a new project file

Module overview
Create a new project file
Modify Application Options and Document Settings
Review the changes to options and settings
Review and edit a part
3

Create the base frame for the bottle filling station

Module overview
Review the design criteria
Create the base frame skeleton
Create the base frame
Apply end treatments to the frame
Add the supports to the frame
Run a frame analysis
Add end caps to the frame
Add clearance holes to the frame
Add the base plate
Create holes for the cap screws
Place standard parts from Content Center
Create patterns of the cap screw assemblies
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
4

Model the reusable bottle and cap

Module overview
Create the sketch for the bottle
Create user parameters and finish the sketch
Revolve the sketch then shell the model
Model the top section of the bottle
Model the body of the bottle cap
Add grips to the outside of the bottle cap
Complete the bottle cap
Assemble the bottle and bottle cap
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
5

Model the bottle holder carousel parts

Module overview
Model the bottom plate of the carousel
Model the plate support for the carousel
Model the top plate for the carousel
6

Model the cam shaft

Module overview
Model the cam shaft
Add a keyway and groove to the cam shaft
7

Assemble the gearbox

Module overview
Create the gearbox assembly file
Place a gear in the assembly
Align the gears
Create a keyway groove in the gear
Place the cam shaft in the assembly
Complete the gear assembly
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
8

Assemble the gearbox, motors, and upper frame to the base frame

Module overview
Assemble the bearing ring and gearbox
Create a contact set
Assemble the bottle carousel
Modify the base plate and frame
Constrain the gearbox assembly to the frame
Create features to attach the gearbox and motor to the frame
Assemble the motors onto the frame
Complete the assembly of the gearboxes onto the frame
Place the upper frame in the assembly
Animate the doors in the bottle filling station assembly
9

Document the bottle filling station

Module overview
Document the bottle filling station
Create a drawing of the lower frame
Add a material list
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
10

Course challenge exercise

Module overview
Course challenge
11

Final test

Module overview
Start your final test
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Modify the base plate and frame

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Video quiz

1. You are editing the sketch of an extrusion You add two rectangles to the sketch You then edit the feature to include the new sketches What is best practice when you edit the feature and want to add the new sketch profiles?

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