Preface |
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About the Authors |
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Creo Parametric |
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1.3 Before Getting Started |
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1.5 Icons Used in This Textbook |
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1.7.1 Hardware requirements |
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1.8 Getting Started and Creo Interface |
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1.8.1 Launching the software |
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1.8.2 Select working directory |
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11 | (1) |
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1.8.6 File names and conventions |
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1.9 How to Open a Creo Object (file)? |
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1.10 File Management in Creo |
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13 | (1) |
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1.11 Functions of the Mouse Buttons |
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1.12 Creo Modelling Interface |
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1.13 Working with Multiple Windows |
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1.14 System of Units and Drawing Configuration |
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Chapter 2 Introduction to Solid Modelling with Creo |
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2.2 Solid and Surface Modelling |
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22 | (2) |
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2.3 Feature-Based Modelling |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (1) |
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2.5 Parametric and Parent-Child Relationships |
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27 | (2) |
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2.6 Associative and Model Centric Principles |
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29 | (2) |
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2.7 Creating Simple Part -- Extrude and Chamfer Commands |
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2.7.1 Starting Creo software |
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2.7.5 Creating an edge chamfer at both ends of the spindle |
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Chapter 3 Opening, Viewing, Orienting and Editing Models |
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45 | (18) |
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45 | (1) |
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3.2.1 Open the SPINDLE.PRT model |
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3.3 View Control, Model Display and Orientation |
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47 | (5) |
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48 | (1) |
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3.3.2 Selecting geometry with the mouse |
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3.3.3 Apply a colour appearance to the model |
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3.4 Feature Editing -- Edit Dimensions, Edit Definition and Undo/Redo Commands |
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52 | (5) |
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53 | (1) |
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3.4.3 Edit dimensions and undo the changes |
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3.5 Editing Models -- Suppress and Resume Commands |
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57 | (1) |
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3.8.1 Undo the created Round 1 and the deleted Chamfer 1 |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (3) |
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Chapter 4 Creating Solid Part Models Using Basic Commands I |
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63 | (1) |
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4.2 Creating Solid Part Models |
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4.2.1 Understanding the design intent and planning the 3D modelling process |
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4.3 Understanding the Sketcher Environment |
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4.3.1 Internal and external sketches |
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4.3.2 Capturing the design intent |
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4.3.3 Sketching 2D geometry |
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4.3.4 The sketching group |
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4.3.5 Dimension group -- dimensioning a sketch |
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4.3.6 Modifying sketch dimensions |
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4.3.7 Locking dimensions in the sketch |
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4.3.8 Sketcher constraints (constrain group) |
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4.3.9 Pick From List dialogue box |
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4.3.10 Resolve sketch dialogue box |
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4.3.11 Creating revolved sketches |
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4.3.12 Undo and Redo commands |
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4.3.13 Editing the sketch entities (editing group) |
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4.3.14 Sketcher display options in the graphics toolbar |
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76 | (1) |
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4.3.15 Inspect a sketch and identify drawing flows (inspect group) |
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4.4 Creating the Bracket Part -- Extrude, Plane and Mirror |
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4.4.1 Start a new part model |
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4.4.2 Creating external sketch and solid extrude |
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4.4.3 Creating datum planes (offset plane) |
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4.4.4 Creating an internal sketch and extrude feature |
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4.4.5 Creating a complex internal sketch |
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4.4.6 Mirror command -- creating the symmetrical support |
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4.4.7 Creating a complex sketch and extruded cut |
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4.4.8 Creating rounds and chamfers with multiple references |
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96 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 Creating Solid Part Models Using Basic Commands II |
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101 | (26) |
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101 | (1) |
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5.2 Creating Pulley Part -- Revolve Command |
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102 | (4) |
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102 | (4) |
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5.3 Creating Hole Features |
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5.4 Creating a Pattern Feature |
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5.4.1 Creating a rotational pattern (axis option) |
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5.5 Creating Datum Planes and Datum Axes |
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5.5.1 Creating a datum plane through an axis |
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5.5.2 Creating a datum axis as intersection of two datum planes |
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5.5.3 Creating a datum axis through a cylindrical surface |
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5.6 Creating Hole Features in the Bracket Part |
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117 | (3) |
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5.7 Creating a Profile Rib Feature |
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120 | (3) |
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123 | (4) |
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Chapter 6 Creating a Part Suitable for Plastic Injection Moulding |
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127 | (34) |
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127 | (1) |
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6.2 Creating the Main Shape of a Plastic Cover |
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128 | (4) |
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6.3 Draft Feature and Draft Surface |
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6.3.1 Draft hinges and pull direction |
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135 | (2) |
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137 | (1) |
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6.5 Creating a Shell Feature |
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138 | (1) |
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6.6 Creating Webs -- Extrude with Thicken Sketch Option |
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139 | (5) |
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6.6.1 Creating a datum plane for extrude (with thicken sketch option) |
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142 | (2) |
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6.7 Creating a Boss as Extrude Feature |
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6.8 Creating a Profile Rib Feature |
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144 | (2) |
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6.9 Creating a Coaxial Hole Feature in the Boss |
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6.10 Creating Duplication of Features using Group and Pattern Commands |
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6.10.1 Patterning the triangular rib around the boss with a circular pattern |
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147 | (1) |
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6.10.2 Creating a group of features and linear pattern |
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148 | (1) |
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6.11 Dynamic Modification of Model Dimensions |
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149 | (1) |
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6.12 Creating a Lip Using the Sweep Feature |
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150 | (3) |
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6.13 Applying Drafts to the Ribs and Bosses |
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153 | (1) |
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6.14 Create a Section View to Reveal the Internal Geometry |
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154 | (1) |
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6.15 Additional Design Improvements |
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155 | (3) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Assembly Modelling |
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161 | (28) |
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161 | (2) |
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7.2 The Assembly Model and Associativity Principle |
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163 | (1) |
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7.2.1 Renaming an assembly component |
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163 | (1) |
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7.3 Assembly Modelling Workflow |
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164 | (5) |
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165 | (3) |
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7.3.2 3D dragger -- tool for initial component position |
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168 | (1) |
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7.4 Bottom-Up Assembly Method |
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169 | (7) |
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7.4.1 Creating pulley assembly using default and coincident constraints |
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169 | (7) |
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7.5 Part Modifications and Global Interference Analysis |
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176 | (3) |
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7.5.1 Edit dimensions in assembly mode |
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176 | (1) |
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7.5.2 Interference analysis |
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177 | (1) |
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7.5.3 Measuring dimensions |
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178 | (1) |
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7.6 Creating Components in Assembly Mode (Top-Down Method) |
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179 | (4) |
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7.7 Mirror Component Command -- Duplicating Parts in Assembly Mode |
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183 | (1) |
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7.8 Modifying the Pulley Assembly and Adding More Parts |
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183 | (2) |
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185 | (1) |
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7.10 Creating Another Part in the Pulley Assembly |
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185 | (4) |
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189 | (40) |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (3) |
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8.2.1 Mold cavity workflow |
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190 | (1) |
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8.2.2 Reference part (model) |
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191 | (1) |
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8.2.3 Reference part preparation |
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191 | (2) |
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8.3 Start Mould Design and Import the Reference Model |
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193 | (3) |
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8.4 Creating the Workpiece Using an Extrude Feature |
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196 | (3) |
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8.5 Creating the Parting Surface |
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8.5.1 Redefining the parting surface |
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200 | (1) |
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8.6 Splitting the Workpiece |
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201 | (2) |
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8.7 Extracting the Mould Volumes from the Workpiece |
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203 | (1) |
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8.8 Opening the Mould Model |
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204 | (1) |
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205 | (3) |
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8.10 Applying Shrinkage Compensation |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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8.12 Modifications to Mould Volumes: Creating a Slider (Mandrel) |
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209 | (7) |
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8.12.1 Designing a slider |
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210 | (5) |
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8.12.2 Cutting the slider volume out of the mould |
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215 | (1) |
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8.13 Modifications to the Mould Volumes: Creating Cooling Channels (Water Lines) |
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216 | (2) |
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8.14 Adding a Gating System |
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218 | (1) |
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220 | (4) |
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8.17 Creating Ejector Pins |
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224 | (5) |
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Chapter 9 Computer-Aided Manufacture |
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229 | (54) |
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9.1 Introduction to the NC Assembly Module |
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229 | (1) |
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9.2 General Workflow and Preparation of the NC Assembly Model |
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230 | (2) |
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9.3 Starting the Tutorial |
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232 | (1) |
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9.4 Creating the Workpiece |
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233 | (4) |
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237 | (5) |
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9.5.2 Setting the machine coordinate system |
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238 | (3) |
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9.5.3 Setting up the retract surface (clearance) |
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241 | (1) |
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9.6 Creating Machine Sequences |
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242 | (3) |
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9.6.1 Selecting the machine sequences |
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243 | (2) |
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245 | (1) |
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9.9 General Procedures to Add, Edit or Play a Sequence |
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248 | (1) |
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9.9.1 Add/edit a sequence |
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248 | (1) |
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9.10 Simulating Material Removal |
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249 | (2) |
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9.11 Sequence Information |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (3) |
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9.12.1 Profile milling tool |
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252 | (1) |
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9.12.2 Selecting the surfaces for profile milling |
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253 | (2) |
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9.13 Hole Making Sequences |
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255 | (4) |
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9.13.1 Holemaking tools setup window |
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256 | (1) |
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9.13.2 Holemaking sequence parameters setup |
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257 | (2) |
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9.14 Milling (Roughing) Tapered Cavity |
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259 | (5) |
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9.14.1 Tools setup window |
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260 | (1) |
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9.14.2 Sequence parameters setup |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (2) |
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9.15 Finishing the Tapered Cavity |
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264 | (2) |
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9.15.1 Sequence parameters setup |
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265 | (1) |
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9.16 Another Hole Making Sequence |
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266 | (5) |
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268 | (1) |
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9.16.2 Setting the hole depth |
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269 | (2) |
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9.16.3 Drilling deep holes |
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271 | (1) |
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9.17 Machining Time and Optimisation |
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271 | (2) |
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9.18 Operations Simulation |
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273 | (1) |
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9.18.1 Reordering of sequences (features) |
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273 | (1) |
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9.18.2 Joining all sequences |
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274 | (1) |
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9.18.3 Play path simulations for the complete set of sequences |
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274 | (1) |
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9.20 Additional Machining Operations |
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276 | (7) |
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277 | (6) |
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Chapter 10 Creating Engineering Drawings |
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283 | (24) |
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283 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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10.3 Create a New Drawing |
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285 | (2) |
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10.4 Set Up the Drawing Configuration |
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287 | (2) |
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10.5 Creating the Main View and Orientation |
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289 | (1) |
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10.6 Creating a Projection View |
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290 | (2) |
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292 | (1) |
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10.8 Creating a Detailed View |
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293 | (1) |
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294 | (8) |
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10.9.1 Creating dimensions automatically |
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294 | (1) |
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10.9.2 Creating additional dimensions |
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295 | (2) |
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297 | (1) |
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10.9.4 Dimension and format tabs |
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298 | (1) |
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10.9.5 Dimensional and geometric tolerances |
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299 | (3) |
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302 | (1) |
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10.11 Creating Surface Finish |
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303 | (1) |
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10.12 Drawing Format and Title Block |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (2) |
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