Tata Technologies Autodesk CAD Geek Speak

Autodesk Inventor Factory Assets with Parameters

David Fetz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:39:17 +0000

We take a look at making our factory assets more intelligent by working with parameters. In this example I create clearance zones for a CNC machine. Adding this peice of information will aid me detecting possible clearance problems within my design.

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3D Annotations in Inventor 2012

Ben Curtin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:44:17 +0000

One step closer to paperless? There is a 3D annotation tool on Autodesk Labs that works in Inventor 2012. This could be the next step to paperless manufacturing, but at a minimum will allow engineers and designers properly define a model prior to any 2D detail drawings being created. When it comes to design intent, this will allow a more collaborative design and detailing process.

Check out the latest utility here: http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/inventor3da/

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David Fetz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:59:58 +0000

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Tata Technologies interview at Autodesk University

Ben Curtin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:53:54 +0000

Tata Technologies had a great year at Autodesk University. Check out this MCADCafe interview of Tata Technologies’ own Chris Weitzel.

AutoCAD surfaces and Inventor Fusion

Ben Curtin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:52 +0000

Inventor Fusion is most commonly associated with solid geometry editing and working in a complementary nature with Autodesk Inventor. What most people don’t know is that Fusion can work with AutoCAD as well as with surface geometry. In this example we take a look at starting a surface model in AutoCAD, refining the design in Fusion, stitching together as a solid, and then returning the design to AutoCAD.

Autodesk Inventor & Fusion Edge Editing

Ben Curtin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:25:21 +0000

Check out this example of editing Inventor geometry in the Fusion Technology. We take a look at editing specific edges in the Fusion environment that would be an extremely difficult task in Autodesk Inventor alone.

Inventor – Removing One Solid From Another

David Fetz — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:10:38 +0000

Back to basic’s with this post but we have new users everyday unlocking their potential with Autodesk Inventor. This post I go through the steps of removing one solid from another and keeping associativity between the two models. This becomes very important until we locked down our design for final release. Take a look at the short video.

Video Link: Inventor – Removing One Solid From Another

Using a DWF in a Full Cycle

David Fetz — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:06:52 +0000

Accelerate your design reviews with Autodesk® Design Review software. It’s the free*, all-digital way to view, mark up, print, and track changes to Autodesk 2D and 3D design files—without the original design software.

Increase efficiency—Use intuitive tools to measure, mark up, and review designs
Enhance communication—Share changes with your extended team, quickly and concisely
Reduce costs—Eliminate paper and avoid misunderstandings
Improve reviews—Enjoy enhanced features and tools for DWF Viewer and Volo View users

Link:Using a DWF in a Full Cycle

Autodesk Inventor – Custom Toolbars

David Fetz — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:39:01 +0000

Today’s post we will look at simple customization of our toolbars inside of Inventor. This will allow the end user to have quicker access too some of the most common functionality that they use inside of Inventor today.

Video Link: Autodesk Inventor – Custom Toolbars

Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Design Plug-in for Inventor

David Fetz — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:45:14 +0000

This new plug-in into Inventor and Inventor LT 2012 can provide near real time feedback to design decisions you make, while you are developing the plastic product. You will get direct feedback on how the design desisions impact the manufacturability, cost and sustainability of the product. The easy to interpret feedback can ensure that the design process moves in the right direction and that the part is developed to conform to plastic part design guidelines.

Video Link: Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Design Plug-in for Inventor