Duration: 30 Hours
Timing: Flexible
Course Overview
Autodesk Inventor is designed to learn the 3D parametric part design, assembly design, advanced modeling techniques and top down design practices to take you to the higher level of productivity. Hence the design and documentation process can be streamlined. Hands-on including real world and industry specific design exercises are included.
Course Outline
To provide with the complete understanding and working knowledge of the 3D design, Validation and documentation process using Autodesk Inventor.
- Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
- Overview of CAD and Autodesk Inventor
- User Interface and Navigation
- Ribbon
- Browser
- View Cube
- Setting Up the Environment
- Units and templates
- Workspaces
- Basic Sketching
- Understanding Sketch Planes
- Creating Basic Shapes
- Lines, Rectangles, Circles, Arcs
- Sketch Constraints
- Geometric constraints
- Dimensional constraints
- Editing Sketches
- Trimming, extending, and modifying sketches
- Creating 3D Models
- Basic Features
- Extrude, Revolve
- Intermediate Features
- Loft, Sweep
- Feature Editing
- Fillets, Chamfers, Holes
- Patterning
- Rectangular, Circular, and Mirror Patterns
- Assemblies
- Introduction to Assemblies
- Creating and Managing Assemblies
- Inserting components
- Applying Constraints (Mate, Flush, Angle)
- Working with Sub-assemblies
- Assembly Editing
- Moving and rotating components
- Replacing and reordering components
- Advanced Modeling Techniques
- Multi-body Part Design
- Surface Modeling
- Sheet Metal Design
- Frame Generator
- Drawing and Documentation
- Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Models
- Adding Views (Standard, Section, Detail, etc.)
- Dimensioning and Annotations
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Creating and Customizing Title Blocks and Borders
- Simulation and Analysis
- Introduction to Stress Analysis
- Setting Up Simulations
- Applying materials, loads, and constraints
- Running Simulations
- Interpreting Results
- Presentation and Rendering
- Creating Exploded Views
- Animating Assemblies
- Rendering Techniques
- Applying materials and lighting
- Creating realistic images and animations
- Customization and Automation
- Using iLogic for Automation
- Creating Custom Templates
- Customizing the User Interface
- Project Work and Review
- Course Project
- Design a complete part or assembly
- Create detailed drawings and a presentation
- Review and Feedback
- Review key concepts
- Q&A session
Additional Resources
- Recommended Books and Tutorials
- Online Communities and Forums
- Autodesk Knowledge Network
Assessment and Certification
- Quizzes and Assignments
- Final Project Presentation
- Course Completion Certificate
This outline provides a structured approach to learning Autodesk Inventor, ensuring that
students build a strong foundation before moving on to more advanced topics.
