Isometric drawing Basics

Isometric Drawing
        Isometric drawing is the 3D representation of any object in 2D environments using 2D commands.
Important points to consider for ISOMETRIC DRAWING

• 3 planes Right , Top , Left
  

• F5 toggle between planes while working
• Using Ellipse - -Isocircle command for circle/fillets

NOTE : Use Copy ,Move ,Trim/Extend ,Erase commands.Avoid use of MIRROR ,OFFSET etc. when woking with ISOMETRIC Drawings.

AVEVA PDMS Equipment modeling

       In plant design equipment are the basic structure you need to model or layout.
One can use library equipment available in AVEVA PDMS equipment library.
Other than that you can model your own equipment of specific dimensions and requirement.
In the following tutorial we will be modeling simple horizontal storage tank with nozzles.
In each equipment you can add or remove nozzles as per requirement.

Setting units in Solidworks

       Working units are one of the most important concept for every cad software.

       In solidworks also you need to go through units as you may have different engineering units in different components. Eg mm meters inches etc.

       In solidworks you get the quick access to units in the status bbar. One can change units from there.

       If it's not available. Then we go to options tab on the top menu bar

• Options -- document properties -- units -- change and apply

NOTE : For making any unit as a default unit. You get option of unit setting in the installation process itself.

Rib Command in Solidworks

Ribs
       Ribs are support structures provided in the components.
there are two types of ribs 1.PARALLEL TO SKETCH  2. PERPENDICULAR TO FACE

NOTE ; while creating a sketch concentrate on creating closed or sketch intersecting to material previously crated.

other options available in rib command are :

• Flip material side
• Draft
• thickness

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       In AutoCAD one can use function keys for fast and effective handling. All function keys except F1 allows to change drafting setting you are working in. F1 allows user toopen HELP topics. other fuctions of each key is as follows :

Function key	Description
F1	Display Help
F2	Toggle text screen
F3	Toggle object snap mode
F4	Toggle 3DOsnap
F5	Toggle Isoplane
F6	Toggle Dynamic UCS
F7	Toggle grid mode
F8	Toggle ortho mode
F9	Toggle snap mode
F10	Toggle polar mode
F11	Toggle object snap tracking
F12	Toggle dynamic input mode

Solidworks - Modeling of Hex Nut & Bolt

       In solidworks modeling of stranded components like key, stud, nut & bolts can be done very easily. Also you an get these stander components in solidworks library.

       For modeling of nut & bolt you just need to know basic diameter & standered of nut(Metric, ISO, etc.). All other dimensions can be derived from that known dimension,Following image shows Formula for Metric System Nut Similarly one can model bolt.

      Also you can go through a video tutorial for better understanding.

Effective handling of AutoCAD 01

Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) -  First look to AutoCAD

·         Application Button - This button displays commands for printing, saving, drawing utilities and other non-drawing tools.
·         Quick Access Toolbar - This is for quick access to common commands like New, Open, Save, Plot
·         Filename - The name of the current file you are working on.
·         Search Bar - Search for text in your drawing or search the help files.
·         Ribbon - The Ribbon has most of the commands/tools that you will use while you are working.

Solidworks Project curve - Sketch on sketch

Solidworks Project curve - Sketch on sketch

how to model chassis main frame..??

this project curve option is used to create section which is have two different paths in two different views.

E.g chassis main frame as shown in figure

Aveva PDMS - Iso Draft Basics

Aveva PDMS - Iso Draft Basics (Export to AutoCAD)

This video contains iso draft module and export to aurocad.

Avveva PDMS - draft module

Aveva PDMS - Drafting module basics

this video contains basic drafting skills for general idea of aveva pdms 12 including
inserting departments registry, views
dimensions, notes, tags, and export to Dxf(Autocad)

Expansion Joint Assembly

Video tutorial on Expansion joint Assembly : 

• Create Parts model

1. Body
2. Gland
3. Gland bush
4. neck bush
5. Pipe(with brass lining)
6. nut 
7. bolt

• Create assembly model

How to create Exploded view

Introduction to AutoCAD

Introduction to AutoCAD

AutoCAD providers the ultimate in flexibility because it can be easily customized for your needs. With these capabilities and more, AutoCAD delivers the power and flexibility needed to take documentation and design further.

AutoCAD software is used by CAD technicians, designers, engineers, architects, project managers and CAD/IT managers in a variety of industries including the manufacturing, building, civil, mapping industries.

Analysis of BEAM (1D problem)

Analysis of beam with I section