1 INVENTOR PROCEDURE

1.1 IPT creation

1. Ensure default templates are directed to correct location. To check this Tools->Application Options-> Select File tab Default Templates should reference Z:\AIS\Inventor\Templates\ 2. To create new part File->New If part is sheet metal part use Sheet Metal (mm).ipt template If part is other use Standard (mm).ipt 3. Ensure that part is drawn in correct orientation so that when View->Isometric (F6) is selected part is seen right way up. (X-Y plane is Plan View). 4. When sketching, if part has axes of symmetry, ensure object is symmetric around X/Y/Z where possible. This can be done with construction lines and constraints. 5. Once sketching is complete, all lines should be fully constrained, ie appear black. 6. All holes and slots to be created from hole centres ie not extruded from circles etc Slot punch may be found at Z:\AIS\Inventor\Punches 7. Under File->iProperties Physical tab, Material should be selected as appropriate ie mild steel. 8. Material colour should be as per finish. Use Blue Sea, Gold Metallic, Aluminium (Polished). 9. Mirror features where possible and appropriate. 10. Stock number should be used for the part description, ie 50x50 angle, sheet, PFC etc This description will later appear in the idw. 11. Save ipt file into correct location with new part number, ie C:\VaultCheckout\Workspace\Engineering\Drawings 12. If part is a standard part number->File-Save Copy As Under; Save As Type, select (*.sat) and browse to correct SAT folder. This enables Procurement to send a 3D dumb file to fabricator.

1.2

IAM creation (new assembly)

1. To create new general assembly File->New If assembly is standard consisting of separable parts use Standard (mm).iam template. If part is unseprable use Weldment (mm).iam 2. To insert first part into assembly File->Place Component (P) Continue building (constraining) assembly using available tools, ie place, constrain, pattern, mirror. 3. Ensure that assembly is constructed (constrained) in correct orientation so that when View>Isometric (F6) is selected assembly is seen right way up. (X-Y plane is Plan View). 4. Constrain parts off logical positions, ie if placing a shaft into position, constrain it to the bearings. If bolting two plates together use an insert constraint on the bolt holes to align the plates. Use centre position workplanes instead of constraining off edges. 5. Ensure Properties (Project tab) details are correct ie, Description, Part Number, Revision, Creation date, designer etc. 6. Part colour should be realistic as possible for project specific Assemblies. Use logical colours for non standard colours. 7. Save iam file into correct location with new part number, ie

C:\VaultCheckout\Workspace\Engineering\Drawings 8. If Assembly is a standard part number->File-Save Copy As Under; Save As Type, select (*.dwf) and browse to correct DWF folder. This enables Procurement, Sales Dept or Factory to access a 3D copy.

1.3

IDW creation (new part & assembly drawing)

1. To create new general Part or Assembly Drawing File->New For fabrication drawing use FABRICATION METRIC.idw template. For assembly drawing use ASSEMBLY METRIC.idw template. Fill in logical data when the Prompted texts box appears. 2. To insert first Base View into Drawing File->Base View Click preview into position on sheet. Create different views using available tools, ie Projected View, Auxiliary View, Section View, Detail View etc.. 3. To create Drawing details->using tools from the Drawing Views Panel, located on the Panel Bar, ie Dimensions, centrelines, tolerances, leaders, Parts list etc.. 4. Save idw file into correct location with new part number, ie C:\VaultCheckout\Workspace\Engineering\Drawings 5. If drawing is a standard part number->File-Save Copy As Under; Save As Type, select (*.dwf) and browse to correct DWF folder. This enables Procurement, Sales Dept or Factory to access a 2D copy.