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Autodesk® Inventor® Level 2 & Sheet Metal

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Course Length: 3 days*
Class Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: $1,195*

MasterGraphics classes are available for private instruction. To place a request, fill out our Class Request form.

Summary

This hands-on class is a continuation of the Autodesk Inventor Level 1 class and will cover advanced functionality found in Autodesk Inventor and best design practices will be taught.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Mechanical Designers/Drafters as well as Engineering Managers who have completed the Autodesk Inventor Level 1 class.

Objectives

Students will be exposed to advanced sketching and modeling techniques that will make them more proficient. We recommend 20 to 40 hours of practice after class in order to reinforce these new skills.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that the student have a working knowledge of:

  • A recent version of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
  • Completion of Autodesk Inventor Level 1 class combined with approximately 120 hours working with Autodesk Inventor.
  • Drafting, design, or engineering experience.

Each Student Receives

  • A Student Guide
  • Telephone support on class topics for 30 days
  • Certificate of completion

Topics Covered*

Note: Company specific design practices and processes can be implemented into company specific classes. Call for more information.

Advanced Part Modeling Techniques

  • Using Open Profiles  
  • Rib and Web Features   
  • Embossed Text and Closed Profiles  
  • Sweep Features  
  • Coil Features  
  • Loft Features  
  • Multi-Body Parts   
  • Split a Solid, Part, or Face   
  • Bend Part  
  • Copying Features   
  • Mirroring Features  
  • Suppressing Features  
  • Reordering Features   
  • Feature Rollback  
  • Derived Parts  
  • Shrinkwrap  
  • Plastic and Cast Part Features  
  • Part Materials and Colors   
  • Overriding Mass and Volume Properties  

iComponents and Parameters

  • iMates   
  • Dimension Display, Relationships, and Equations   
  • Parameters  
  • iParts   
  • iAssemblies   
  • iFeatures  

Advanced Assembly Modeling Techniques

  • What are Sketch Blocks?  
  • Creating Sketch Blocks    
  • Working with Nested Sketch Blocks  
  • Design View Representations   
  • Flexible Assemblies  
  • Positional Representations   
  • Creating Overlay Views  
  • Contact Solver   
  • Mirroring an Assembly  
  • Copying an Assembly   
  • Assembly Work Features   
  • Assembly Features  
  • Skeletal Modeling Techniques   
  • The Frame Generator  
  • Using Solids for Frame Generation  
  • Content Center  
  • Design Accelerator  

Sheet Metal Design

  • Introduction to Sheet Metal Design    
  • Sheet Metal Parts  
  • Sheet Metal Commands  
  • Common Tools  
  • Detailing Sheet Metal Designs

* Note: The course topics are a guideline and class topics may be modified by the instructor based upon the class flow.

*Course length and cost are based on a minimum of four attendees. MasterGraphics reserves the right to cancel classes.

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