 | | Direct Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 The following tutorial covers two new and efficient capabilities, using what PTC calls “direct modeling.” The text involves creating parts, an assembly, and drawings, using a set of Pro/E commands that walks you through the process systematically. Instructors will find the text short enough for a one-term Engineering Graphics class at the university level and comprehensive enough for a full in-depth class on Pro/ENGINEER at a technical school or community college. Industry users will find the text valuable for a smooth transition from Pro/E 2001 or Pro/E Wildfire, to Pro/E Wildfire 2.0. Two direct modeling lessons have been included to increase modeling speed and reduce unnecessary menu picks.
Part Model Fourteen (PRT0014.PRT) (Axial Pattern)
Figure 10.7(a) Circular Protrusion Preview
Figure 10.7(b) Change the Height
Figure 10.7(c) Orientation Dialog Box
Figure 10.7(d) New Saved View
Figure 10.8(a) Round Edges
Figure 10.8(b) Completed Round
Figure 10.9(a) Right Datum Selected as Secondary Reference
Figure 10.9(b) Top Datum Selected as Secondary Reference
Figure 10.9(c) Default Values
Figure 10.9(d) New Values and Depth
Figure 10.10(a) Paste Special Dialog Box
Figure 10.10(b) Paste Preview Box
Figure 10.10(c) Transformations Tab
Figure 10.10(d) Direction reference FRONT
Figure 10.10(e) Transform Preview Box
Figure 10.10(f) Drag to New Position
 
Figure 10.10(g) Grouping the Features
Figure 10.10(h) New Group
Figure 10.10(i) Pattern the Group
Figure 10.10(j) Pattern Direction 1
Figure 10.10(k) Pattern
 
Figure 10.11(a-b) Patterned Holes
Figure 10.12 Insert Mode Activated
Figure 10.13(a) Pick on the Bottom Surface
Figure 10.13(b) Default Shell Thickness
Figure 10.13(c) Shell Previewed
Figure 10.13(d) Resumed holes
Figure 10.14(a) Confirm Dialog Box (click on image to enlarge)
Figure 10.14(b) Edit
Figure 10.14(c) Displayed Dimensions (half of their original values)
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About the AuthorLouis Gary Lamit is currently a full-time instructor at De Anza College in Cupertino, Ca., where he teaches Pro/ENGINEER, Pro/SURFACE, Pro/SHEETMETAL, Pro/NC, and Expert Machinist. Mr. Lamit has worked as a drafter, designer, numerical control (NC) programmer, technical illustrator, and engineer in the automotive, aircraft, and piping industries. He is the author of over 30 textbooks, workbooks, tutorials, and handbooks. For more information see: CAD-Resources (Louis Gary Lamit and Associates) Website: www.cad-resources.com; Email: cad@cad-resources.com. |
