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AutoCAD Tutorial: Part 2

Learning Objectives:
-To refresh your memories in operating AutoCAD
-To practice on constructing solid model
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3D Modeling Basics
Wireframe models
Surface models
Solid models

Wireframe Model

Represents edge of actual


object
Surfaces of object are not
defined
Transparency and no
volume
2D objects in 3D space
Use Line, Circle, Arc

Surface Model

Edges and surfaces are defined

Object has volume but no mass

Each surface is constructed individually

Each surface is created / move to the


correct orientation w.r.t other surfaces

Easier to visualize than wireframe

Can be displayed in wireframe or hidden


view

Draw / Surfaces

Command: _hide

Solid Model

A complete computerized replica of the actual


object

Complete surfaces, edges, interior features of


the object

Object has volume and mass

Can be displayed in wireframe or hidden view

Constructing primitive shapes


Using Boolean operations to create composite solid
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Constructive Solid Geometry


(CSG) Techniques
Primitive Solids
Draw / Solids
Box
Cone
Cylinder
Extrude
Revolve
Sphere
Torus
Wedge

Boolean Operations
Modify / Solid Editing

Union

Subtract

Joins selected solids

Subtract one set of solids


from another

Intersect

Create a solid of
intersection (common
volume) from the
selected solids
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Part Sample

(to be used in CAM section)

SW Isometric View
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Part Sample

(to be used in CAM section)

Top View
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Common Operations
Drawing
Environments
Metric unit orientation
Set the drawing limit
Set isometric
viewpoint
Primitive Solids and
2D Object
Solid boxes
Cylinders
Rectangular

Object Modification
Fillet
Extrude
Subtract
Union
Move
Dimensioning

Step 0: Setup the


environment

Set the environment at start


up

Viewing in 3D

Metric setting

View / 3D Views / SW
Isometric

Select common operations


from Toolbar

View / Toolbars
Select Solid Editing, View
Point, Object Snap, Modify,

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Step 1: Solid box

Create solid box


at 0,0,0
Define size of the
box: 50,50,15
x, y, z coordinate

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Step 2: Solid from 2D object


Create separate object (2D
rectangular with the size 44,
44
Round one corner: Fillet
(radius of 22)
Create a solid object using
Extrude feature
Draw / Solid / Extrude
Height: 5; Taper: 0)

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Step 3: Solid cylinders


Create separate solid objects: 2 Cylinders:
Diameter1 = 20; Diameter2 = 10; Height = 5
Use Subtract command to create a hole (Modify / Solid editing)

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Step 4: Move Objects

Move rounded
square object to
the base part

Use object snap


to help locate the
positions

Subtract small
box from the
bigger box
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Step 5: Move objects


Move a cylinder
object to an
appropriate
position

Move at the base


of the cylinder to
22,22,10

Combine (Union)
2 objects
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Step 6: Round Corners


Round the
edges using
Fillet (radius
of 2)

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CAD Assignment
Guidelines and Minimum Requirements
Section 1: Part Design
Each student has to select and design an applicable part that satisfies the following
conditions:

The part must serve a least one practical purpose.

The part must be a single solid object

The overall dimension must not exceed W20cm xL20cm x H20cm

The part should have at least one curve surface

The part should have at least one hole (e.g., cylinder hole, rectangular hole, cone)

At least one corner of the part must be rounded with indicated dimensions.

The part should have one island

All dimensions have to be indicated in either isometric view or in several 2


dimensional views.

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CAD Assignment

The part should be able to be machined by at least two of the following


operations (but not limit to):
Milling, Turning, Wire cutting EDM, Die sinking, Threading, Drilling, Boring,
Bending

Cleary indicate the type of material for your designed part.

Clearly indicate your name and last name in the drawing. It can be
written directly on the designed part or within the drawing area.

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CAD Assignment
Section 2: Written Report

Each student has to submit one written report that thoroughly explains the design
steps of the part. Step-by-step instructions accompanied with figures are required.
The report must also explain the machining operations of the designed parts.

Ground Rules and Policies

Students are required to submit CAD assignment package which include a CAD file
in floppy disk (one diskette for one file) and a written report. Clearly label your
name and student ID on the submitted floppy disk and report.

The CAD assignment package dues at

4 p.m. on December 28, 05 (Wednesday).

4 p.m. on February 8, 2006 (Wednesday)

No late assignment is accepted.

This assignment must be an individual work. Do not copy your friends. Any
assignment in question will receive a zero score for CAD section. And no rework of
any kind is accepted.

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