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Assembly Modeling
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The following presentation will guide you through the construction and assembly of a toy train engine. The parts will include the train body, wheels, axle peg, wheel linkage arm, and link pin. The final step will be the animation of the linkages with drive constraints.
A hyperlink index page has been included to allow you to view parts of the slide show on an as-needed basis.
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3. Select The Item You Wish to View
Getting Started
Assembly Modeling
DesignProf Review
DesignProf
Visual Syllabus
Placing the Parts
Train Body
Adding Constraints
Wheel
Part Editing in an Assembly
Axle Peg
Animating the Assembly
Linkage Arm
Printing Slide Notes 3
Link Pin
The End
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the screen.
In addition to starting new drawings
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Starting a new drawing in single part mode
Pick here and
follow directions
below.
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9. is used for single Inventor part files.
For units in inches,
pick English.
Pick Standard (in).ipt,
then pick OK.
The .ipt file extension
is used for single Inventor
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10. Save this startup sheet as Train Body.
Pick here to
maximize the
drawing space.
Enter filename
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Grid Control
Pick here to
adjust Grid.
Adjust X and Y snap
values as needed.
Pick OK when done.
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12. Sketching process using the DesignProf. The DesignProf will be of
Let’s review the
Sketching process using
the DesignProf.
The DesignProf will be of
great assistance in the
classroom, as it contains
very complete, self-paced
tutorials and animations.
Next, Pick Demo. 12
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13. The DesignProf is composed of 3 modes: Demo, Mentor, and Study.
Let’s try the Demo Mode 13
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Pick
Part Modeling.
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15. complete the part model.
After watching the
sketching animation,
pick Next to see the
remaining steps to
complete the part model. 15
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17. button to review specific sketching techniques.
Use the Show Me
button to review specific
sketching techniques.
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18. Start a new drawing and save it as Train Body.
The next series of slides will guide you through the construction of the train body.
Start a new drawing and save it as Train Body.
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19. Now that we have reviewed the sketch, constraining,
dimensioning, and extrusion
process, let’s create the base
feature of the train body.
Refer to the IED
Resource Guide for
the dimensions.
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Pick View,
Toolbar, Sketch
to activate the
Sketching tools.
Pick Line. 20
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21. Pick this intersection and drag up.
Current polar angle
of sketch line from
0,0
Pick this intersection
and drag up.
Current length of
sketch line
Current X,Y
coordinates of cursor
User hints
are given here. 21
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Sketch 3 lines
Drag up to the right
and pick another
point. Right click
and pick Done.
Select 3 point Arc from
the Sketch toolbar and
pick start of Arc here.
Select End of
Arc here. 22
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23. the rough profile using the General Dimension tool.
When a dimension
needs changing,
double click it to
bring up the Dim
edit box.
We will now dimension
the rough profile using
the General Dimension tool.
Key in the
correct size and
press Enter.
Pick here.
Pick this line, then drag
down and pick another
point to place the dimension. 23
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24. This sketch is fully dimensioned. Any
additional dimensions will result in the
error message below.
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25. Right click the drawing screen and pick Isometric View.25
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Pick View
and launch
the Features
Toolbar.
Pick Extrude. 26
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Key in distance.
Select the
direction of
Extrusion and
pick OK.
Extrusion Preview 27
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28. Saving your work should
The base feature has successfully
been extruded and displayed
in Shaded mode. The next slide
will demo two other display modes
that may be useful in the future.
Now would be a good
time to save.
Saving your work should
be done after any major
feature addition has
been completed!
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30. extrusion on the front end of the train body.
Now we will apply a cut
extrusion on the front end
of the train body.
Pick Sketch,
then pick this end
of the extrusion.
Notice the dark
outline on the end of
the extrusion. This is visual
feedback that signifies a
sketching surface is ready.
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31. pick a point, right click and pick Done. 31
Pick Rectangle.
Pick about here
first,
then drag to
about here and
pick a point, right click
and pick Done. 31
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32. Features toolbar, then pick this rectangle. In the next slide we will
Pick Extrude from the
Features toolbar, then pick
this rectangle.
In the next slide we will
adjust the size and type
of extrusion.
Only one
dimension is
needed
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First,
set the distance.
Third,
set the Extrusion
type to Cut and pick OK.
Second,
select the direction.
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We will now build the
tank on the front of the
train body. Pick Sketch.
Now, pick this face. 34
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35. When the viewing direction is satisfactory, right click and pick Done.
Use the Rotate View
function to maneuver
train body for clarity.
When the viewing direction
is satisfactory, right click and
pick Done. 35
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36. position, then dimension its diameter and X,Y location
Sketch a circle
approximately in this
position, then dimension
its diameter and X,Y location
as illustrated to the right.
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Extent of extrusion
is set at To.
Select this surface
to end the extrusion
and pick OK.
Set extrusion type
to Join.
Save your work
after extruding! 37
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38. Now we will drill the axle holes and extrude cut the cab.
Pick Sketch and select the
long side of the train body. 38
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39. For some sketch situations, it is helpful to look directly
at the surface. We will
do that now. Pick the
Look At icon, and then pick
the long surface of the
train body. 39
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40. illustrated below. This will serve as the cutting profile.
Sketch a circle and
lines about here, trim
and dimension as
illustrated below. This
will serve as the cutting
profile.
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41. Adjust settings in the Extrude dialog box as shown below.
Then pick OK.
Rotate the view
and Cut Extrude
the profile.
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42. the center points for the
To improve clarity,
the color, viewing angle,
and display type have
been changed.
Now it’s time to locate
the center points for the
axle holes.
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43. to locate position of holes.
Next,
use Point, Hole Center
to locate position of holes.
First,
assign a sketch plane
to this surface.
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44. When finished marking the centers, right click and pick Done.
Pick approximate location
for each hole. In the next
slide we will place dimensions.
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45. Use the General Dimensioning tool to precisely locate
Initial dimensions
are red, double click
to adjust values.
Use the General Dimensioning
tool to precisely locate
the hole centers.
Key in correct value and
press Enter or pick
green check mark.
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46. Save your work! Pick the Hole function from the Features toolbar.
Adjust the settings as
indicated by arrows
below and pick OK.
Save your work! 46
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In the next few slides, we will add the smoke stack to the top of the tank. Since there is no flat sketching surface on the tank, we first must place a work plane tangent to the tank and then offset it from the top surface of the cylinder. Switch to the isometric view. 47
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Pick Work Plane
from the Features
Toolbar.
Next,
pick the cylinder. 48
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49. the cylinder until this workplane is previewed,
Move the cursor along
the cylinder until this
workplane is previewed,
then pick that plane to
produce the workplane as
pictured on the right.
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50. Select the Workplane icon from the Features toolbar.
We now will create an offset workplane from the original workplane.
Select the Workplane icon from the Features toolbar.
First,
pick this workplane
and drag up.
Next,
key in the offset value
of 1 and press Enter.
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The result is two work planes. We will now turn off the plane on the bottom by selecting it from the browser.
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52. produce the visibility prompt below
In the Browser, left
click on the
Work Plane name,
then right click to
produce the visibility
prompt below
Left click on
Visibility, the result
is shown on the
right.
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Pick Sketch, then
pick the edge of the
work plane.
Switch to Top View
of the tank using the
Look At function.
Pick this edge.
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54. switch to the isometric view.
Sketch and dimension
this circle.
After sketching,
switch to the isometric
view.
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55. Pick Extrude from the Features toolbar and set the parameters
as shown below. Pick OK
when done.
The first tapered extrusion
is done. Next, we will
apply the tapered cap on
top of the smoke stack.
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56. Same radius constraints.
In the Isometric
view, select top of
stack as sketch plane
and sketch this circle.
Next, constrain it with
Concentric and
Same radius constraints.
Pick here to
launch constraint
toolbar.
Same
constraint
Concentric
constraint
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57. Results of Concentric and Same radius constraints.
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58. Now would be a good time to save!
Pick Extrude from the Features
toolbar and set up the parameters,
as shown on the right. Pick OK
when done.
Now would be a
good time to save!
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59. From the Features toolbar, pick the Fillet icon.
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60. Use the Loop option when applying fillets
around a face. It is much faster than single
edge picking. To fillet the intersection of
2 or more surfaces, use the Edge select mode.
Key in a value of
Pick edge to identify the
first loop, then pick OK.
Rotate model and repeat as
needed.
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Completed Train Body
Save your work!
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62. Wheel Start a new drawing and save it as Wheel.
The next series of slides will guide you through the construction of the train wheel.
Start a new drawing and save it as Wheel.
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63. is used for single Inventor part files.
For units in inches,
pick English.
Pick Standard (in).ipt,
then pick OK.
The .ipt file extension
is used for single Inventor
part files.
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64. Save this startup sheet as Wheel.
Pick here to
maximize the
drawing space.
Enter filename
and pick Save. 64
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65. apply dimensions as in the figure to the right.
Pick View,
Toolbar, Sketch
to activate the
Sketching tools.
Sketch this figure and
apply dimensions as in the
figure to the right. 65
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Switch to the
Isometric View.
Pick Revolve.
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67. centerline of rotation.
Set Extents to Full
and pick OK.
You must first
pick a line on the
profile that will
serve as the
centerline of rotation.
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68. Pick this icon to mark the center for the axle hole. Pick Sketch,
then pick surface
indicated below.
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Adjust the settings as
indicated by arrows
Below, and pick OK.
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70. The next group will demonstrate how to add the link pin post.
Select the lower
surface for the
Sketch plane.
Use the Look At
function to view
straight on.
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71. this circle, then switch to the Isometric View.
Sketch and dimension
this circle, then switch to
the Isometric View.
Activate Extrude
and pick this profile.
Set up the dialog box
using the values on
the left and pick OK.
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72. concentric constraint.
Set the Sketch plane to
the top of the peg and
sketch and dimension
as given on the right.
Make sure to apply a
concentric constraint.
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73. The last operation on the wheel will be to drill a hole here for
Set up dialog box as
indicated above and
pick OK.
The last operation on the wheel
will be to drill a hole here for
the link pin fastener.
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Set the Sketch
plane to the end
of the pin.
Locate the hole
center here.
Use this function to
place the hole center.
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Adjust settings as
above and pick
OK.
Save your work!
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Adding a Work Axis
We first have to put
hole centers in both
holes on the correct
sketch plane.
First,
pick Sketch.
Pick the inner
circular edge for
the sketch plane.
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Pick Hole Center.
Then pick this
Intersection.
This is a Zoomed
view of the center
mark.
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Launch the
Features toolbar
from the View menu.
Pick
Work Axis. 78
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79. Save your work! First, pick the center. Next, pick this circular edge.
A vertical axis should
appear. Later, we will
use this axis to animate
the wheel linkages.
Save your work!
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80. Axle Peg Start a new drawing and save it as Peg.
The next series of slides will guide you through the construction of the axle peg.
Start a new drawing and save it as Peg.
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81. shown below. Then pick OK.
Adjust settings in the
Extrude dialog box as
shown below. Then pick OK.
Sketch and
dimension a circle.
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Now we will put a cap on the tapered peg. To do this, a sketch plane on the YZ axis going through the center of the peg must be applied. Follow the steps below.
Pick the plus
sign to expand
the origin.
Then pick here.
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Pick Sketch.
Rotate view until
this axis is near
horizontal.
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84. Finally, use the Revolve function to complete the cap.
Sketch and dimension
the figure on the right.
Sketch two lines,
then use 3 point arc.
Dimension as shown.
Finally, use the Revolve
function to complete the cap.
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Pick this line as
Centerline of
rotation.
Set Extents to Full
and pick OK.
Save your work!
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86. Linkage Arm Start a new drawing and save it as Linkage Arm.
The next series of slides will guide you through the construction of the linkage arm. We will make use of the adaptive sketch and adaptive extrusion functions.
Start a new drawing and save it as Linkage Arm.
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87. Trim until it looks like this on both ends.
Sketch this figure.
Trim until it looks like
this on both ends.
Apply dimensions as given
on the left, and switch to the
Isometric View. The distance
between the arcs is not needed,
as this will be left free to Adapt
to the assembly in a later step.
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88. values as given on the left and pick OK.
Set the dialog box
values as given on the left
and pick OK.
Place Hole
Centers as shown
in preparation for
drilling holes.
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89. Adjust the settings shown in the dialog box and pick OK.
The next slide will demonstrate how to make the link
adapt to the changing needs of an assembly.
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90. diameter, and extrusion
When you Right click
Extrusion1 in the Browser,
then pick Properties. You
will get the dialog box below.
Remember, any
undimensioned sketch
geometry such as length,
diameter, and extrusion
thickness, can be made
adaptive to meet
assembly constraints.
Right click Extrusion1 in
the Browser.
Select Adaptive, then
observe the Adaptive
symbol
next to Extrusion1 in the
Browser.
Save Your Work!
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91. Link Pin
The next series of slides will guide you through the construction of the link pin.
Start a new drawing and save it as Link Pin.
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92. switch to the Isometric View and Zoom in as needed.
Second,
switch to the Isometric View
and Zoom in as needed.
First, sketch and
dimension this circle.
Finally,
pick Extrude and
change the values
as given in the dialog
box on the right.
Then pick OK.
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Now we will put a cap on the tapered peg. To do this, a sketch plane on the YZ axis going through the center of the peg must be applied. Follow the steps below.
Pick the plus
sign to expand
the origin.
Then pick here.
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Pick Sketch.
Rotate view until
this axis is near
horizontal.
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95. Finally, use the Revolve function to complete the cap.
Sketch and dimension
the figure on the right.
Sketch two lines,
then use 3 point arc.
Dimension as shown.
Finally, use the Revolve
function to complete the cap.
See how in the next slide.
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Pick this line as
Centerline of
rotation.
Set Extents to Full
and pick OK.
Index
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97. Assembly process using the DesignProf. The DesignProf will be of
Let’s review the
Assembly process using
the DesignProf.
The DesignProf will be of
great assistance in the
classroom, as it contains
very complete, self-paced
tutorials and animations.
Next, pick Demo. 97
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98. The DesignProf is composed of 3 modes: Demo, Mentor, and Study.
Let’s try the Demo Mode 98
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Pick
Assembly Modeling.
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100. Follow the directions above, then pick Next to review
the remaining topics for
Assembly Modeling.
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101. Assembling the Train Engine
The next series of slides will guide you through placing the
parts in the assembly and animation procedures.
Start a new drawing using the assembly template, and save it as Train Engine.
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102. Give the drawing this name, and pick Save.
Pick OK.
Give the drawing this name,
and pick Save.
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103. Use Place Component to bring in the parts of the train engine.
Launch the Assembly
toolbar by picking
View, Toolbar, Assembly.
Use Place Component to bring
in the parts of the train engine.
The Windows file explorer may
also be used to place parts
in the assembly drawing.
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104. The first part to bring in will be the Base part. (Also
known as the grounded part.)
This part will later remain
stationary while other parts
are able to move through the
use of Drive Constraints.
After selecting
the part name,
pick Open.
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105. We will now continue to place all the remaining parts.
This symbol
indicates the train
body is the base part.
We will now continue to place
all the remaining parts.
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106. Save your work! After all the wheels are in place,
right click and pick Done.
Save your work!
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Continue placing
the remaining
components.
Save your work!
Index
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108. The Visual Syllabus will be of great assistance in the
Pick here to activate
the Visual Syllabus.
The Visual Syllabus will be of
great assistance in the
classroom, as it contains very
complete, self-paced tutorials.
Take time to explore all of the
icons or use them as needed
while designing with
Inventor.
Index
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109. Adding Constraints Let’s review the Constraining process using
the DesignProf.
The DesignProf will be of
great assistance in the
classroom, as it contains
very complete, self-paced
tutorials and animations.
Next, pick Demo.
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110. Pick Assembly Modeling.
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111. Step Two of the Design Prof Assembly Modeling Tutorial
View the
DesignProf demo
on constraints.
111
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Use the
DesignProf to learn
more about Degrees
of Freedom.
112
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113. Constraints are rules that determine
how parts in an assembly fit together.
As you apply constraints, you remove
degrees of freedom, restricting the
ways parts can move.
In addition to moving
parts for clarity, you
will also have to rotate
parts to gain access to
proper edges or surfaces.
You will occasionally need
to move parts after bringing
them into the assembly.
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114. Finally, pick this edge. Note the direction of the arrows.
Second, pick Insert.
First, pick Place
Constraint.
Third, pick
this edge.
Finally, pick this edge. Note
the direction of the arrows.
The surface arrows must point at
each other. To adjust the arrow
direction, use the Flip 1 or the Flip 2
box, then pick Apply.
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Now Insert the axle
peg into the wheel.
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116. Continue using Insert until all wheels
and pegs are in place. You will have
to use Rotate and Move in order to
select the proper edges.
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117. closer to the wheel, then use the Insert constraint.
Move the linkage arm
closer to the wheel, then
use the Insert constraint.
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One end of linkage arm
is attached, now you
will have to Zoom,
Pan and Rotate the
view to insert the left
end of link.
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119. direction arrows for the insert process.
Note that the display
has been changed to
Wireframe. This allows
the viewing of the
direction arrows for the
insert process.
119
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120. been constrained to the wheels. Now, let’s put the link pins in place.
The linkage arm has
been constrained to the
wheels. Now, let’s put
the link pins in place.
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Move the link pins
Closer.
Pick this edge.
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122. Save your work! Continue using the insert constraint on the
remaining link pin, then Rotate, Pan, Move
to the other side to constrain the remainder
of the parts.
Save your work!
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123. The assembly parts have been constrained with the Insert function.
We will now use the Angle
constraint to control the
position of the wheels in
relation to the front of
the train body.
In the next slide, we
will use the browser to
turn on the visibility
of the wheel axes.
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124. then right click to reveal the box below. Then
Left click Work Axis,
then right click to reveal
the box below. Then
left click on Visibility.
Left click the Plus
sign to expand the
browser for Wheel 1.
Work axes
now are
visible.
In the next group of slides,
we will use the Angle
constraint to control the
position of the wheels.
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125. Our next task will be the application
of an Angle constraint between the
two front wheel axes. This will
synchronize the linkage position.
Rotate and Zoom as needed to view
both axes.
Pick the Angle constraint,
then pick both the wheel
axes, as indicated by the arrows.
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126. Pick Apply after selecting both the front wheel
axes. You should observe
that the wheel axes are now
aligned.
Next, we will apply an Angle
constraint between one of the
wheel axes and the front of
the train engine.
This is the constraint that will
later be used to animate
the wheel linkages.
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127. Using the Angle constraint, pick the wheel axis and front of
the train as indicated by the arrows.
Pick Apply to finish.
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128. like this if all the Angle constraints have been successfully applied.
Your train should look
like this if all the Angle
constraints have been
successfully applied.
Turn off the Visibility of
the wheel axes in the Browser.
Refer to the next group of slides for
dimensioned views of the straight
and curved track sections. Use
them to create your own.
The slides that follow will demonstrate
how to use the Tangent and Mate
constraints to assemble the
track and place the train on the track.
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129. views follow this image.
Close up Orthographic
views follow this image.
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Top View
Curved Track
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Top View
Curved Track
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Front View
Curved Track
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133. views follow this image.
Close up Orthographic
views follow this image.
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Top View
Straight Track
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Top View
Straight Track
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Front View
Straight Track
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137. The insert constraint has been applied to the track sections.
We now will apply a Mate/Flush
constraint to the vertical surfaces
of the track.
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138. After picking the Constraint option, set up the dialog
box as shown, then pick
the vertical surfaces as
shown on the track, then
pick Apply.
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The next task will be the placement of the train above the track by using the Tangent constraint between the wheels and the track. Then we will use the Mate constraint to align the train with the track.
Use Rotate view as well
as Move and Rotate part
until the view appears
as shown.
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140. Activate the Tangent constraint, then set up the dialog box as
shown. Pick the surfaces, as
Indicated, then pick Apply.
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141. constrained as tangent. Do this now! Once that is completed,
Rotate the view around
to check the effect of
the first tangent
constraint. As you will
see, the rear wheel
also needs to be
constrained as tangent.
Do this now!
Once that is completed,
we will apply a Mate
constraint between the
vertical face of the front
wheel and the inside
vertical face of the track.
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142. Rotate this view until it looks like the view below.
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143. constraint, set up the dialog box as shown, then pick the
Activate the Mate
constraint, set up the dialog
box as shown, then pick the
indicated surfaces.
Pick Apply when done.
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144. Save Your Work! Train engine has been successfully constrained. Index
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145. Animating a Mechanism with the Drive Constraint
Use the DesignProf
Assembly Modeling option
to review the use of Drive
Constraints.
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146. In the browser, expand the last wheel constrained.
Right click on the second angle
constraint. Next, left click the
Drive Constraint option.
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Pick the More button
to access the complete
control panel for the
Drive Constraint.
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148. To learn more about the Drive Constraint, use the DesignProf
Adjust the values for the Drive
Constraint as shown in the dialog
box on the left.
Pick the Play button to view the animation.
Try changing the values and observe
the effects upon the animation.
To learn more about the Drive
Constraint, use the DesignProf
for Assembly Modeling.
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149. Part Editing in an Assembly
The next series of slides will demonstrate how to edit a part while in an Assembly drawing.
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150. until the train Isometric looks like this.
Use Rotate view
until the train Isometric
looks like this.
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151. observe the Browser has been automatically expanded to reveal all
Note the appearance of
the body compared to
the other parts. Also,
observe the Browser has
been automatically
expanded to reveal all
the features used to create
the train body.
In the Browser, find the Train Body,
then double-click on it. This will
enable just the engine body to be
edited.
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Second,
pick Sketch.
The result is a
sketch plane applied
to this surface.
First,
pick this surface.
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153. Now we will use the Look At function to view the
sketch plane straight on.
Pick this surface
using the Look At function.
The result should resemble
the view on the right.
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Switch to the
Isometric view
and pick the
Extrude icon.
Pick the Profile,
then set up the
Extrude dialog
box as shown,
then pick OK.
Sketch and
dimension this
Rectangle.
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Apply 0.375” fillet to
all the vertical edges
of the hitch to produce
the feature as shown
on the right.
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156. We will now drill a hole in the hitch. Select the top
surface of the hitch as the sketch plane, then
activate the Hole function. Set up the dialog box
as shown, then pick OK.
Apply 0.1” fillet
to the top and bottom
edge of the hitch.
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157. Now that we have finished the part editing process, we must
exit the part editing mode by double clicking in the
Browser the name of the assembly.
Index
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