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Autodesk Inventor 2023 Cookbook

By : Alexander Bordino
Book Image

Autodesk Inventor 2023 Cookbook

By: Alexander Bordino

Overview of this book

Autodesk Inventor is an industry-leading, computer-aided design application for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. This book will help to bridge the gap between the fundamentals of this software and the more advanced features, workflows, and environments it has to offer. Using cookbook-style recipes, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding and practical experience in creating dynamic 3D parts, assemblies, and complete designs. You’ll also explore a variety of topics, including automation and parametric techniques, collaboration tools, creating sheet metal designs, and design accelerators such as frame generators. As you progress, the chapters will guide you through surface modeling tools, advanced assembly, and simplification tools, along with covering iLogic, Finite Element Analysis, and more. By the end of this book, you’ll not only be able to use the advanced functionality within Autodesk Inventor but also have the practical experience you need to deploy specific techniques in your own projects and workflows.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)

Freeform modeling within the context of existing geometry

Freeform modeling is mostly conducted in the context of an assembly or with existing components. In this recipe, you will perform a freeform modeling exercise to create an ergonomic handle for a hand grinder in the context of an assembly. You will then convert the freeform into a surface, make further edits, and then sculpt it into a solid geometry.

The completed model you will create is shown in Figure 4.99:

Figure 4.99: Completed angle grinder model

Getting ready

In the Chapter 4 folder, open the Hand Grinder folder, and then open 4.5 in Grinder Assembly.iam.

How to do it…

Once 4.5 in Grinder Assembly.iam is open, you will see that the hand grinder is complete except for the handle. This is the segment of the design you will complete using the Freeform Modeling tools. Figure 4.100 shows the model open:

Figure 4.100: 4.5 in Grinder Assembly.iam

To begin...