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LEGO - 01 Basic Dimensions & Bricks Explained

dk
in Modeling
68 9 Intermediate
I get a lot of questions about how I create LEGO parts. This is Part I - The Basics. Most "standard" parts can be created using only simple math. Standard parts consist of square, circular, and angled blocks - regular geometric blocks. I will refer to BrickLink (www.bricklink.com/), but many others use similar methods: Peeron: http://www.peeron.com/ BrickOwl: http://www.brickowl.com/ Brickipedia: http://lego.wikia.com/wiki/LEGO_Wiki etc.
Autodesk Inventor bricks dimensions lego

New approach in designing and modelling an Oil pump using Inventor 2016

Ebrahim Abu Has
in Design & CAD
107 13 Intermediate
Step by step tutorial videos, showing the easy way of modelling an Oil pump using Inventor 2016, how to create the parts, assemble them and drive gears, new approach make use of most Inventor specs, design center with some new tips & tricks ...
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How to create NPT (national pipe taper) threads using inventor

engineer
in Modeling
13 3 Intermediate
I have had people ask me on here how I model npt threads for some of the parts I make, so I figured I would put it out there for others to see as well. Note: if you look at the threaded models I have on this website you will see that I have clearly taken more time on some of them than others, this tutorial will teach you how to do it the right and proper way.
Autodesk Inventor threads npt

How to create Rack & Pinion using Inventor 2016

Ebrahim Abu Has
in Modeling
12 0 Intermediate
How to create Rack & Pinion with Inventor 2016 and show the motion??? Step by Step tutorial .... follow the link below https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCrNndUdp-R2RXvptMFVptVGuLDD0NV2f
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How to FDM Print for Part Sliding Clearance

GrabCAD Tutorials
in Assemblies
13 4 Intermediate
If you are 3D printing parts that have to fit/slide together after printing, you will need to put some sort of clearance between those parts in your CAD system. A good starting place is a clearance 2x the layer height you are going to print at, but you should make a few smaller test prints at different clearances to see if the 2x layer height rule holds for your particular situation and orientation. Have fun and happy printing!
GrabCAD Print sliding clearance printing 3d fdm

How to Prepare STL files in Autodesk Inventor

Cory Haas
in Design & CAD
5 0 Intermediate
Autodesk Inventor allows you to save both individual parts and assemblies in STL format, at all design levels. This details how to save out all parts and assemblies.
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How to model a Centrifugal Pump Body (Spiral construction) using Inventor 2014?

Constantin STANCESCU
in Design & CAD
73 18 Intermediate
We have to abide by all the conditions from the technical drawing Note: You can watch my live tutorial for modeling this part here: https://youtu.be/yxEAv2p31zw
Autodesk Inventor centrifugal_pump inventor_2014 ipt multi-body spiral coil

LEGO - 03 Using Data from LDraw

dk
in Modeling
20 0 Intermediate
Sometimes LEGO bricks don't fall into the regular 0.8/1.6mm rule. This will explain how to get "lumpy" 3D surface data from LDraw DAT files and use them to create your own intelligent parts. *I use the AutoDesk Inventor Pro suite, which includes Inventor Pro and 3D Studio Max. I will discuss using certain file formats, but you need to determine what your software will import/export. *I've been told that IV 2017+ will let you measure the LDraw data directly in Inventor, removing the whole 3DMax conversions steps.
Autodesk Inventor ldraw lego

LEGO - 02 Building Bricks with Parameters

dk
in Modeling
37 4 Intermediate
I don't get asked this but it is a very powerful tool and will make your life a lot easier. This also applies to other repetitive parts, not just LEGO bricks, and can be applied with the exact same methods.
Autodesk Inventor parameters lego

Create Revit RFA element from 3D objects

DesignGuy12
in Modeling
8 1 Intermediate
Create Revit RFA element from 3D objects. * Using Autodesk Inventor * If you have a 3D model file from various programs, you can import into Autodesk Inventor and convert them into REVIT RFA file type elements. You will then be able to load those into your Revit project and use.
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Inventor Derive

Bob Wiley
in Modeling
14 0 Intermediate
The derive command allows you to use models and assemblies as geometry and toolbodies within other part files. For 3D printing it's a perfect way to section complex parts so they can be printed in simpler pieces. Subsequent operations can be performed on the derived part without affecting the original source models and assemblies. Sketches, workplanes, and other work features may also be used from the source models.
Autodesk Inventor split inventor derive

How to use Gear Generator in Autodesk Inventor 2016

Inspire
in Design & CAD
1 0 Intermediate
Will be more clear, if you'll upload screenshots! Seem that you put wrong digits there...
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how set the system language

Jeverson Fronza
in Design & CAD
0 0 Intermediate
To set the system language
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LEGO - 04 Extracting Data from LEGO Digital Designer (LDD)

dk
in Modeling
14 0 Intermediate
Sometimes you need to make a complex part and you can't find them on Bricklink or the like. This tut will explain how to capture data, OpenGL-style, from the LEGO Digital Designer (or other 3D apps).
Autodesk Inventor ldd designer digital lego

Stacking Your Parts in Z for FDM

Stratasys
in Assemblies
2 0 Intermediate
Have long thin flat parts you’ve always wanted to print right on top of each other in FDM but the slicer never allowed you to? Learn how to use this exclusive new feature in GrabCAD Print Pro!
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