Introduction to 3D Modeling for Manufacturing - Introduction to parametric modeling | Autodesk

Introduction to 3D Modeling for Manufacturing

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Course overview

What's new in this course?

Get the software

Course resources

2

Introduction to modeling

Module overview

Create a new project

Create and edit a sketch

Create and edit a 3D model

Create a technical drawing

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

3

Introduction to parametric sketching

Module overview

Create parameter based sketches

Sketch splines and slots

Create sketch Intersections and projections

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

Introduction to parametric modeling

Module overview

Create a 3D mechanical link

Add sketch Canvas images

Create a 3D model solid trigger

Manage physical materials and appearances

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

Introduction to freeform and direct modeling

Module overview

Create and edit a form body

Insert edges and bridge form bodies

Refine complete the form body

Resize features with direct modeling

Move and rotate features with direct modeling

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Introduction to assembly modeling

Module overview

Introduction to assembly modeling

Re-create reciprocating saw motion

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

7

Introduction to technical drawing

Module overview

Explode a 3D model for a drawing

Create a drawing sheet and views

Add geometry and dimensions to a drawing

Add GD & T text and symbols

Place an exploded view

Edit a title block

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

8

Introduction to rendering

Module overview

Set up a render

Create a rendered image

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

9

Course challenge exercise

Module overview

Challenge exercise

10

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

Associate | ~2 hr.

Introduction to parametric modeling

Module | Skill builder

Create a reciprocating saw link and trigger referencing bodies, sketches and images to create 3D geometry.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

Use a canvas image.
Project edges into a sketch.
Create a sketch spline.
Apply appearances and physical materials.

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