Assembly Modeling
It is a powerful tool for designing and simulating how multiple parts fit and interact within a larger system. It provides a comprehensive set of features for creating, managing, and analyzing complex assemblies, from simple mechanical joints to intricate machinery.
Mates: Establish geometric relationships between components, ensuring proper fit and function.
Standard Mates: Coincident (aligning two points/faces), Parallel, Perpendicular, Concentric, Fix (fixes a component in place), Distance, Tangency, Angle.
Advanced Mates: Profile Center, Symmetric, Width, Linear, Distance Limit, Angular Limit & Path.
Mechanical Mates: Simulate real-world mechanical interactions, such as Cam, Slot, Screw, Hinge, Gear & Rack & Pinion, Universal Joint.
Duplicate Parts: Create multiple instances of a component. Form Subassembly: Group components into a single unit for easier management. Open Part: Edit individual components within the assembly context. Isolate: Focus on specific components by hiding others. Exploded View: Visually represent how components assemble or disassemble.
Driven Component Pattern: Create patterns based on the movement of a driving component. Linear Component Pattern: Create linear arrays of components. Sketch Driven Pattern: Create patterns based on a sketch. Move & Rotate Component: Position and orient components within the assembly
Standard Parts: Access pre-defined parts like fasteners, bearings, and other common components. Smart Fasteners: Automatically create and position fasteners with proper clearances. Copy with Mate: Create copies of components while maintaining their mate relationships. Edit Component: Modify the design of a component within the assembly context. Add Material: Simulate the addition of materials like glue or welds. Top Down Design: Start with the assembly and design components within the context of the assembly.
Analysis Tools: Interference Detection: Identify and resolve collisions between components. Clearance Verification: Ensure sufficient clearance between components. Hole Alignment: Verify the alignment of holes in mating components. Assembly Visualization: Control how components are displayed, including transparency, color, and shading. Performance: Optimize assembly performance for large and complex models. Mass Properties: Calculate the mass, center of gravity, and other physical properties of the assembly. Measure: Measure distances, angles, and other geometric properties. Section Properties: Analyze the cross-sectional properties of components. Body Compare: Compare the geometry of two components. Curvature: Analyze the curvature of surfaces. Costing: Estimate the manufacturing cost of the assembly. Sustainability: Evaluate the environmental impact of the design, considering factors like material usage, energy consumption, and recyclability.
Drafting & Annotations
Projected View: Creates a 2D representation of a 3D object as seen from a specific direction. Detail View: Magnifies a specific area of the drawing for clarity and precision. Standard Views: Utilizes predefined views (front, top, side) to provide a standardized representation of the object. Broken Out Section: Reveals internal details of an object by removing a portion of it. Break View: Simplifies the drawing by removing unnecessary portions of the object. Crop View: Isolates a specific area of interest within the drawing.
Annotations & Dimensions: Adds text and numerical values to the drawing to provide critical information. Ordinate Dimensions: Defines distances from a common origin point. Pathlength Dimension: Measures the length along a curved or irregular path. Angular Dimension: Indicates the angle between two lines or surfaces. Note & Pattern: Adds explanatory text or patterns to specific areas of the drawing. Balloons: Identifies components within an assembly drawing.
Layers: Organizes drawing elements into distinct groups for better management and control. Hatches: Fills areas with patterns to represent materials or surface finishes. Centerline: Indicates the center of a circular or symmetrical feature. Centermark: A small cross or dot used to mark the center of a hole or feature. Block: A reusable collection of drawing elements that can be inserted multiple times.
Hole Callout: Specifies the size, type, and other characteristics of holes. Geometric Tolerance: Defines allowable variations in the shape, size, and orientation of features. Datum Feature: Establishes a reference point or surface for dimensional measurements. Datum Target: A physical feature on the part used to establish a datum. Surface Finish: Specifies the quality and texture of a surface. Weld Symbol: Indicates the type, size, and other characteristics of a weld.
General Table: A customizable table for organizing and presenting various types of information. Hole Table: A specific type of table that lists the dimensions and locations of holes. Bill of Material (BOM): A list of all the components required to assemble a product. Bill of Material Configure: Allows for customization and configuration of the BOM. Revision: Tracks changes made to the drawing over time. Weld Table: Lists the details of all welds used in the assembly. Weldment Cut List: A list of all the individual pieces of material required for a welded assembly. Bend Table & Punch Table: Provides information about bends and punches required for sheet metal fabrication.