Autodesk Inventor 2023 Cookbook: A guide to gaining advanced modeling and automation skills for design engineers through actionable recipes

With a recipe-based approach, hone and develop the necessary skills you need to perform mechanical, visualization, and simulation tasks using Autodesk InventorKey FeaturesCreate powerful parametric 3D designs, parts, and assembliesApply effective modeling techniques to increase automation and promote configurationEnable iLogic-powered rapid configurations and apply Finite Element Analysis for model simulationBook DescriptionAutodesk 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.What you will learnBuild upon the fundamentals of parts, assemblies, and drawingsUnderstand how to use advanced modeling tools such as iFeatures, iLogic, and moreDevelop your experience with parametric design methodologiesExplore surface modeling and project management techniquesDesign efficiently with design accelerators to drive automationUnderstand and apply Finite Element AnalysisWho this book is forThis book is for CAD engineers, mechanical/design engineers, and product designers who have a basic understanding and experience of Inventor fundamentals. It aims to guide and coach you past the basics and into the advanced functionality of the software and environments within it.Table of ContentsInventor Part Modeling – Sketch, Work Features, and Best PracticesAdvanced Design Methodologies and StrategiesDriving Automation and Parametric Modeling in InventorFreeform, Surface Modeling, and AnalysisAdvanced CAD Management and Collaboration – Project Files, Templates, and Custom PropertiesInventor Assembly Fundamentals – Constraints, Joints, and BOMSModel and Assembly Simplification with Simplify, Derive, and Model StatesDesign Accelerators – Specialised Inventor Tool Sets for Frames, Shafts, and Bolted ConnectionsDesign Communication – Inventor Studio, Animation, Rendering, and Presentation FilesInventor iLogic Fundamentals – Creating Process Automation and ConfigurationsInventor Stress and Simulation – Workflow and TechniquesSheet Metal Design – Comprehensive Methodologies to Create Sheet Metal ProductsInventor Professional 2023 – What's New? Read more