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Autodesk Inventor 2012 Sheet Metal Design

Autodesk Inventor 2012 Sheet Metal Design Text Course

Course Overview

The Autodesk Inventor 2012 Sheet Metal Design course will teach the user how to create and document sheet metal parts inside of Autodesk Inventor. The course covers everything from basic sheet metal features to complex shapes and design techniques. Flat pattern and drawing documentation are covered to ready your completed sheet metal parts for manufacture. Each unit has an exercise to improve your productivity and enhance your comprehension of the software. Upon completion of the course, you'll have all the tools needed to start creating and documenting sheet metal parts with Autodesk Inventor 2012

Intended Audience

Autodesk Inventor Users

Course Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Autodesk Inventor sketching, part modeling, & drawing creation.

Course Table of Contents

1. Sheet Metal Overview
Sheet Metal Overview Unit Introduction
Introduction to Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Concepts and Terminology
Designing Sheet Metal Parts with Inventor  Preview!
Creating a Sheet Metal Part Procedure  Preview!
Create a Simple Sheet Metal Part Project  Preview!
Sheet Metal Design Methods Introduction
Sheet Metal Design Methods
Using Two Different Design Methods
Use Sheet Metal Design Methods Project
Sheet Metal Rules Introduction
Manage Bend tables
About Sheet Metal Defaults
About Sheet Metal Rules
Creating and Using Sheet Metal Rules
Creating Sheet Metal Rules
Managing Sheet Metal Rules
Copying Sheet Metal Rules
Create a Sheet Metal Rule Project
2. Sheet Metal Environment
The Sheet Metal Environment Unit Introduction
Faces Introduction
About Sheet Metal Faces
Creating Sheet Metal Face
Creation of a Sheet Metal Face
Create a Sheet Metal Face Project
Flanges Introduction
About Flange
Flange Tool
Creating Single Flanges
Automatic Corner Conditions and Mitering
Creating Multiple Flanges
Using Multi-Edge Corner Overrides
Editing an Existing Corner
Using Multi-Edge With Extents Overrides
Creating Multi-Edge Flanges Using Width Extent Overrides
Create Multiple and Single Flange Feature Project
Contour Flanges Introduction
About Contour Flanges
Contour flange Tool
Creating Single Contour Flanges
Create A Single Contour Flange
Creating Multiple Contour Flanges
Create A Multiple Contour Flange
Create Contour Flanges Project
Contour Roll Description
Contour Roll Project
Lofted Flange Description
Lofted Flange Project
Hems Introduction
About Sheet Metal Hem
Create a Sheet Metal Hem Project
3. Sheet Metal Operations
Sheet Metal Operations Unit Introduction
Cutting Introduction
About Sheet Metal Cuts
Creating Sheet Metal Cuts
Create Sheet Metal Cuts Procedure
Create Sheet Metal Cuts Project
Sheet Metal Punching
About Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures
Inserting Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures
Insert Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures
Use the Punch Tool Project
Corner Seams Introduction
About Corner Seams
Creating Corner Seams
Create Corner Seam
Create Corner Seams
Folding Introduction
Designing Sheet Metal Parts in the Flat
Using the Fold Tool
Folding Objects
Use the Fold Tool
Bending Introduction
About Sheet Metal Bends
Creating Sheet Metal Bends
Create A Sheet Metal Bend
Create Sheet Metal Bends
Creating Holes Introduction
About Hole Features
Creating Holes Description
Create Holes
Create Holes Project
Creating Corner Rounds and Corner Chamfers
About Corner Rounds and Corner Chamfers
Create A Corner Round
Creating Corner Rounds
Creating Corner Chamfers
Create A Corner Chamfer
Create Corner Rounds and Chamfers
Work Features Introduction
About Work Features
Creating Work Features
Create Work Features
Create Work Features Project
Pattern Features Introduction
About Patterns
Creating Rectangular and Circular Patterns
Create Rectangular and Circular Patterns
Create Rectangular and Circular Patterns Project
Mirror Features Introduction
About Mirroring Sheet Metal Features
Mirroring Sheet Metal Features
Mirroring Part Features
Mirror Sheet Metal Features Project
Lofted Flanges, Rips, and Contour Roll Features Introduction
Creating Lofted Flanges
Create Lofted Flanges Project 1
Create Lofted Flanges Project 2
Create Lofted Flanges Project 3
Ripping a Sheet Metal Face
Rip a Sheet Metal Face Project 1
Rip a Sheet Metal Face Project 2
Rip a Sheet Metal Face Project 3
Creating Contour Roll Features
Creating a Contour Roll
Contour Roll Project
4. Sheet Metal Design Techniques
Sheet Metal Design Unit Introduction
Sheet Metal Design Approaches Introduction
Stand-Alone Sheet Metal Design
Creating Stand-Alone Sheet Metal Parts
Creating a Stand-Alone Sheet Metal Design Procedure
In-Place Part Creation
Creating Sheet Metal Parts in the Context of an Assembly
Creating Sheet Metal Parts in the Context of an Assembly Procedure
Use Different Sheet Metal Design Approaches Project
Using Skeletal Models Introduction
About Dervied Desgins
Creating a Sheet Metal Part Using a Skeletal Model
Create Sheet Metal Parts Using a Skeletal Model Project
Create a New Sheet Metal Part Using a Derived Part
Modify the Master Model
Using Legacy DXF/DWG Flat Layout Geometry Introduction
About Legacy Flat layout Data
Utilizing Legacy Flat Layout Data
Importing a DXF Flat Layout
Use Legacy Flat Layout Data
Use Legacy Flat Layout Data to Create a Face
Using Legacy 3D Geometry Introduction
About Legacy 3D Geometry
Using Imported 3D Geometry
Importing Solids from an IGES File
Convert a Composite Feature to a Base Feature
Convert a Composite Feature to a Base Feature Procedure
Import 3D Geometry Project
Complex Sheet Metal Creation Techniques Introduction
About Complex Sheet Metal Shapes
Creating Complex Sheet Metal Shapes
Creating Complex Sheet Metal Shape Procedure
About iMates
Applying iMates to Constrain Sheet Metal Parts
Using iMates to Constrain Sheet Metal Parts
Process for Matching iMates During Placement
Interactively Place With iMates
Inferring iMates from Constratints
Inferring iMates from Constraints Procedure
Create and use iMates Project
Create Complex Sheet Metal Shapes Project
Create a Complex Part and Flat Pattern
Punch Library Setup Introduction
Extracting Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures
Extracting Sheet Metal Punch iFeatures Procedure
Authoring Table-Driven Punch iFeatures
Authoring Table-Driven Punch iFeatures Procedure
Punch Libraries
Create and Reuse Punchc iFeatures Project
Insert Punch iFeatures and View Alternate
5. Using Flat Patterns
Using Flat Patterns
Flat Pattern Creation and Cleanup
About Flat Patterns
Creating and Editing Flat Patterns
Creating and Editing Flat Patterns Procedure
Cleaning Up Flat Patterns
Cleaning Up Flat Patterns Procedure
Create, Edit, and Clean Up Flat Patterns
DXF/DWG Export
About DXF/DWG Export
Export Sheet Metal Face
Exporting a Face Procedure
Export Sheet Metal Flat Pattern
Exporting a Flat Pattern to a DXF File
Export a Sheet Metal Part Project
6. Documenting Sheet Metal Designs
Documenting Sheet Metal Designs
Creating Sheet Metal Drawings
About Sheet Metal Drawings
About 2D Flat Patterns
Creating Sheet Metal Drawings
Creating 2D Flat Pattern Sheet Metal Drawings
Create Sheet Metal Drawings
Sheet Metal Documentation
About Bend Annotations
Create Bend Notes
Creating Bend Notes Procedure
Display Model Objects in Drawing Views
Displaying Model Sketches in a Drawing Procedure
Sheet Metal Documentation
Notating Bends and Punches
About Bend Notation
Creating Bend Tables
Creating a Bend Table Procedure
About Punch Notation
Creating Punch Tables
Creating a Punch Table Procedure
Process of Configuring Punch Notes
Configuring Punch Notes Procedure
Adding Punch Notes
Adding Punch Notes Procedure
Editing Punch Notes
Editing a Punch Note Procedure
Create Bend and Punch Tables
Add, Configure, and Edit Punch Notes
Cosmetic Centerlines and Bend Order
Adding Cosmetic Centerlines to the Flat Model
Adding Cosmetic Centerlines Procedure
Editing the Bend Order Annotation in the Flat Model
Add Cosmetic Centerlines and Edit Bend Order