Using Autodesk Inventor 6, Vol. 6

Using Autodesk Inventor™ 6 to design and construct 3D models has never been easier! This all-inclusive, how-to manual demystifies computer-modeling concepts, and features scores of examples that relate directly to real-world product design. Modeling methods are outlined in sections, making it easy to gain new skills by working through the book from start to finish. Experienced users may choose to flip directly to topics of interest including: modeling sheet metal components, concurrent use of part modeling and assembly modeling, and more! Presentation instructions are also included, allowing users to visualize how a product or system works.

Using Autodesk Inventor provides tutorials and real-world examples that acquaint you with the key functions of Autodesk Inventor software. Chapters are organized around important 3D design engineering concepts, such as solid modeling, assembly modeling, advanced modeling, sheet metal modeling, and engineering drafting. The unique blend of concepts, examples, and tutorials shortens your learning curve, and provides a detailed road map to the "whys" and "hows" of maximizing the power of Autodesk Inventor to construct 3D parts and assemblies and output quality engineering drawings. Keywords: Inventor

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A book/CD-ROM package featuring a wealth of tutorials and real-world examples. Begins by acquainting readers with key functions in their Autodesk Inventor software. Subsequent chapters are organized around 3D design engineering concepts, such as solid modeling, assembly modeling, sheet metal modeling, and engineering drafting. The CD-ROM contains a student-priced version of Autodesk Inventor, plus drawing files for completing tutorials. Cheng has taught Autodesk courses at the Industrial Center at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ron K.C. Cheng is head of the Engineering Design and Appreciation Unit of the Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has over thirty years of experience in the area of teaching and practical training. He is responsible for the centre's computer aided design, automobile engineering, and integrative project training. For the past ten years Mr. Cheng has designed and initiated the integrative project training programs which are now widely implemented in the centre's undergraduate and graduate practical training programs. His area of specialization is the application of various computer aided design tools, including finite element analysis tools and product data management tools and he is now working on several integrative automotive projects building three wheel cars as well as four wheel electric cars. In addition to teaching and training, Mr. Cheng has written nineteen books, including books on AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Desktop, Rhinoceros, and SmartSketch. He has also published a series of paper automata. Mr. Cheng has earned the following Degrees: ACP, LCP, Master of Science Degree and Master of Education Degree.