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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)

Creating frames using the Frame Generator environment

Frame Generator allows for the creation of internal frame and external frame assemblies for machines from the Assembly and Weldment environments. There are multiple ways in which a frame can be created from Frame Generator; in this example, we will define a structural skeletal model as the basis of the frame and then proceed to add members. Additional 2D and 3D sketches can be used to create additional members, as required.

Frame Generator uses existing frame members from the Content Center. Once selected, you can then define the size, material, and appearance parameters. Frame members can then be generated onto existing sketch lines or edges.

Once placed, there are various end treatment functions such as miters, cuts, and joints that can be applied.

This recipe focuses on creating frames from scratch using the Frame Generator environment. Once created, the frame will be edited and modified with various end treatment...