AutoCAD Inventor :: Developing Casting Models Into Machining Models

Oct 6, 2011

We are looking for a workflow example of developing casting models into machining models.

Typically our castings are made from different materials (Fig-1) and then machining (Fig-2) are created from these castings.

Is creating the casting as an iPart (with different materials) and then deriving the machining from the casting the proper method?

Doing it this way seems to force us into making a machining for each casting material instead of just one machining that is an iPart. How should this be set-up for BOM purposes and for use with Vault (Base Version)?

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Nov 26, 2013

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Well today, it seems Inventor 2014 just gave up on giving me my sketches. Here is the console view of of the lid with the tag texts showing:

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Click on it and ....

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Intel Core i7-4930MX CPU @ 3.00GHz
32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @1600MHz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M 4GB Ram
240GB SSD/500GB HDD
Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium 2014

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Aug 29, 2013

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Windows 7 Professional
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Dec 31, 2013

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Oct 4, 2011

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Nov 20, 2013

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Jul 5, 2012

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Jan 6, 2012

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I'm using the coil command to create the thread on the bottle neck. It works okay. An issue arises with the thread termination. The threads on the bottle itself "chamfer" into the bottle neck. While I don't think I can do this with the coil command itself, how to create the "lead-in" for the plastic thread.

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Nov 20, 2012

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Apr 29, 2013

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Apr 11, 2012

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Jul 4, 2012

I have created a large complex assembly that is parametrically driven by a skeletal sketch ipt by means of an embedded excel spreadsheet.

I am cleaning up the models  by deleting obsolete user parameters. But there is one that will just not give me the option to delete it.

I have interrogated the model inside and out but can not find anywhere that this parameter is still being used.

I go into the Parameter Dialogue Box (ƒx) and hover the cursor over the parameter and there is nothing that apears that indicates theis parameter is used anywhere in the model.

Is there an iLogic routine or some other method that will allow me to run a check or a search through the model that will point me to where the parameter might still be lingering.

I have attached a JPG if it will make things clearer.

RHRT_1 is the Parameter I am trying to get rid of.

BTW. The Models and Assemblies I create are guarded by Proprietry Laws so I am unable to send a copy to anyone.

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May 5, 2011

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Jun 15, 2012

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Sep 10, 2013

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May 14, 2013

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Jun 13, 2011

Is it wise to build blocks to use in 3d models?

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