1. Exploded CAD Assembly Models

2. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Also named
Pictorial Assembly
Exploded View
Exploded Assembly
Exploded Pictorial
Exploded Assembly Presentation
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3. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Uses
Repair manuals
Owner’s manuals
Sales promotion
Customer self-assembly
Maintenance procedures
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4. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Direction Button
Specifies direction or axis of rotation of tweak
Click Direction button, then select an edge, face, or feature of any component in the graphics window to set the direction triad for the tweak
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5. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Components Button
Selects the components to tweak. Click the Components button, then select the components in the graphics window or browser
To remove a component from the group, press and hold the Ctrl key as you select
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6. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Trail Origin Button
Sets origin for the trail
Click the Trail Origin button, then click in the graphics window to set the origin point
If trail origin is not specified, then it is placed at the center of mass for the part
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Copyright 2007

7. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Display Trails
Sets display of trails
Select box to display the tweak trails for selected components
Clear the check box to hide trails
Turn trail visibility on or off by right clicking on tweak in the browser
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8. Linear Transformations
Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Linear Transformations
Sets type of tweak to Linear
Click to select Linear, select the axis, enter the distance, and click the Apply button
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9. Rotational Transformations
Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Rotational Transformations
Sets tweak type as Rotational
Click Rotational, select rotation axis, enter degrees of rotation, and click Apply button
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Copyright 2007

10. Direction of Transformations
Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Direction of Transformations
Specifies the direction for a linear tweak or the axis for a rotational tweak
Select desired coordinate, then enter distance or rotation angle
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Copyright 2007

11. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Create Tweak
Creates a tweak using the current settings in the dialog box
Click to apply settings and create the tweak
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Copyright 2007

12. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Edit Existing Trail
Initiates edit mode for existing tweaks
Click to initiate the edit, select the tweak in the graphics window, then change the desired settings
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Copyright 2007

13. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Edit Existing Trail
Clears the settings in the dialog box so that you can set up another tweak
Tip: Click open space in the browser to clear only the component selection
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Copyright 2007

14. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Procedure
Click Create View button
Click Explore Directories button
Select Assembly file to use
Click OK
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15. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Tweak Components
Selected Assembly will be placed in graphics window as an isometric view
Select Tweak Components
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Copyright 2007

16. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Establish an Axis
Select an edge, face, or feature of any component in the graphics window to set the direction triad for the tweak
For rotational transformations, it may be best to establish the axis in the center of the part to be tweaked
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Copyright 2007

17. Direction of Transformation
Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Direction of Transformation
To set the direction of the transformation, click on either the button in the dialog box or the desired axis of the triad.
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Copyright 2007

18. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Select the Components
Select the component or group of components in the graphics window or browser
To remove a component from the group, press and hold the Ctrl key while selecting
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Copyright 2007

19. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Enter the Values
Enter desired distance of tweak
Click on green arrow button to confirm tweak
If tweak is not desired size, then change value and click on confirm arrow
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20. Exploded CAD Assembly Models
Introduction to Engineering Design TM
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Advanced Modeling Skills
Enter the Values
Click on Clear button
Begin process again by establishing a new axis
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