Advanced Modeling for Mechanical Design - Model the handle assembly | Autodesk

Advanced Modeling for Mechanical Design

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

3

Create the sheet metal chassis

Module overview

Create a new sheet metal file

Create the main chassis

Create holes on the bottom face of the chassis

Create holes and a cutout on the back face of the chassis

Create holes and cutouts on the top and front faces of the chassis

Use a multibody part to create the handle frame

Add a hem and cutouts to the base part

Add cutouts to the top part

Create and export a flat pattern

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Model the handle assembly

Module overview

Create a rail guide using a spline

Use loft to create the handle cover

Assemble the handle

Create the second handle design using freeform modeling

Edit the freeform model

Add finger grips to the handle cover

Review and edit the freeform shape

Complete the second handle cover design

Apply edits to the handle covers

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

Create the keypad assembly

Module overview

Assemble the lid panel

Assemble the lid panel onto the main chassis

Place a link in the lens assembly

Insert an iFeature onto the link

Mirror the iFeature and fillets

Create the keypad assembly

Complete the assembly

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Add features to parts, create a presentation and create drawings

Module overview

Engrave a part number, apply a decal, and create a rib

Create a presentation

Complete the presentation

Create a video, snapshot, and drawing view

Create a parts list, balloons, and a new sheet

Create a breakout and a section view

Tolerances, GD&T, and overlay views

Generate files for collaboration

Use Shrinkwrap and export to STL

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

7

Course challenge

Module overview

Challenge exercise

8

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

Professional | ~2 hr. 10 min.

Model the handle assembly

Module | Skill builder

Learn how to create two design candidates for the handle which will be presented to the company for approval. One design will be created as a loft feature and the second will be a freeform model.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Create a design candidate for the handle using a loft.
Create a design candidate for the handle using freeform modeling techniques.
Assemble the handle covers onto the frame.

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