Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT 2011 [Paperback]

Curtis Waguespack (Author), Thom Tremblay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0470882875 | ISBN-13: 978-0470882870 | Edition: 1

Expert authors Curtis Waguespack and Thom Tremblay developed this detailed reference and tutorial with straightforward explanations, real-world examples, and practical tutorials that focus squarely on teaching Inventor tips, tricks, and techniques. The authors extensive experience across industries and their Inventor expertise allows them to teach the software in the context of real-world workflows and work environments. They present topics that are poorly documented elsewhere, such as design tactics for large assemblies, effective model design for different industries, strategies for effective data and asset sharing across teams, using 2D and 3D data from other CAD systems, and improving designs by incorporating engineering principles.

Mastering Inventor 2011 begins with an overview of Inventor design concepts and application before exploring all aspects of part design, including sketching, basic and advanced modeling techniques, working with sheet metal, and part editing. The book then looks at assemblies and subassemblies, explaining real-world workflows and offering extensive detail on working with large assemblies.

Weldment design is detailed next before the reader is introduced to the functional design using Design Accelerators and Design Calculators. The detailed documentation chapter then covers everything from presentation files to simple animations to documentation for exploded views, sheet metal flat patterns, and more. The following chapters explore crucial productivity-boosting tools, data exchange, the Frame Generator, and the Inventor Studio visualization tools. Finally, the book explores Inventor Professional's dynamic simulation and stress analysis features as well as the routed systems features (piping, tubing, cabling, and harnesses).

Mastering Inventor's detailed discussions are reinforced with step-by-step tutorials, and readers can compare their work to the downloadable before-and-after tutorial files. It also features content to help readers pass the Inventor 2011 Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams and will feature instructor support materials appropriate for use in both the training and higher education channels. Mastering Inventor is the ultimate resource for those who want to quickly become proficient with Autodesk's 3D manufacturing software and prepare for the Inventor certification exams.

 

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From the Back Cover

Create Full-Featured Digital Prototypes the Inventor Way

This Autodesk Official Training Guide is the perfect resource for using Inventor to design and prototype everything from airplanes and appliances to industrial parts and machinery. The expert authors pack this new book with practical insights and techniques and also help you prepare for the Autodesk Inventor 2011 certification exams.

The book thoroughly covers basic concepts before moving on to a wealth of advanced topics for using Inventor in professional environments. You'll find coverage of issues rarely documented elsewhere, such as practical ways to work with large assemblies, how to share data efficiently across teams, and fresh ideas for incorporating engineering concepts into your designs.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding the "Inventor way" of 3D mechanical design

• Learning basic and advanced sketching and modeling

• Mastering sheet metal design techniques

• Designing and detailing weldments and frames

• Exploring less well-known strategies for large assemblies

• Producing rapid designs, regardless of original CAD systemor features

• Working with Tube and Pipe as well as Cable and Harness design tools

• Conducting dynamic simulation and stress analysis

• Using Plastics design features and Inventor Tooling for mold design

Master Autodesk Inventor 2011, Inventor LT 2011, and Inventor Professional 2011

Learn in the Context of Real-World Workflows and Work Environments

Explore Advanced Design for Parts, Assemblies, Weldments, and Plastics

Use Inventor Studio to Create High-Impact Presentations

Prepare for the Inventor 2011 Certified Associate or Certified Professional Exams

About the Author

Curtis Waguespack, Inventor Certified Expert and an Autodesk Manufacturing Implementation Certified Expert, has taught Inventor in the classroom and consultedwith and supported manufacturing and design firms in industries ranging from aerospace to consumer products to industrial machinery. Curtis has used Inventor to design a wide range of manufactured products and continues to use it daily in a real-world design environment. Thom Tremblay is a Subject Matter Expert on the Autodesk Strategic Universities team. He is an Inventor Certified Professional who has been using Autodesk software for 20 years to design everything from cabinets and castings to ships and video monitors. He has close ties to the Inventor community, is a frequent speaker, and presents at Autodesk University every year.

Product Details

• Paperback: 936 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (August 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470882875
• ISBN-13: 978-0470882870
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Curtis Waguespack is an Inventor Certified Expert and an Autodesk Manufacturing Implementation Certified Expert. He has served as lead author on multiple editions of Mastering Autodesk Inventor. He has taught Inventor in the classroom and has consulted with and supported manufacturing and design firms in industries ranging from aerospace, to consumer products, to industrial machinery. Curtis uses Inventor daily in a real world design environment and has used Inventor to design a wide range of manufactured products.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value, very useful, a lot of good information here., August 21, 2010

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This review is from: Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT 2011 (Paperback)

I used SolidWorks for several years, and switched to Inventor due to a job change a while back. For the most part I was able to make the switch and find my way around, but decided that I'd get a couple of Inventor reference books to help out.

I'm pleasantly surprised with the amount of useful information in this book. I thought I'd pick up a couple of things here and there, but it seems that I learn a new method or tip on each topic. I've even gone back and done some of the more basic beginner tutorials and have picked up some tricks from those. One thing I find interesting about the style of this book is that there are often several tools demonstrated in a single tutorial. For instance I just finished a loft tutorial that covered a number of surfacing tools as well.

There is a lot of information in this book, and I haven't gotten to it all, but I feel very good about having this on my desk when I need it. I think this one has something for everyone from new users to seasoned pros. Glad I bought it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book series for Autodesk Inventor, December 11, 2010

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ETP IN KC - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT 2011 (Paperback)

I have received the previous two books in this series as part of few modeling classes prior to purchasing this one from Amazon. The Mastering Autodesk Inventor series of books is by far the best ever written.

Having had the pleasure of taking a few classes in advanced modeling that main author Curtis Waguespack has taught. I know Im going to get the very best information possible. I continue to learn new little tricks and different ways of doing things every day. This series of books along with my machineries Handbook are always within reach.

This book would be the extremely helpful to everyone from beginner to advanced power users.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT 2011, March 9, 2011

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This review is from: Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT 2011 (Paperback)

Not for Beginners. Assumes a knowledge of solids modeling. Detailed tutorials - some are very hard to follow.
Could use many more illustrations as an aid to locating commands and menus.
Authors are very competent. Tutorials work if you follow very closely the many numbered steps.
Some later chapters have few or no tutorials, only lists of steps which is not very useful.
Using as college textbook in advanced CAD class with students who have had previous CAD experience.
10 out of 14 are making progress. Several have trouble with the tutorial format and instruction.
Teacher and students have learned a lot. Good reference when you have to go back to review commands.