Creo Parametric Modeling with Augmented Reality (eBook)

Ulan Dakeev, PhD is an Associate Professor in Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University. He previously held teaching positions at the University of Michigan and Texas A&M University and worked as a design engineer at John Deere and Caterpillar. He holds certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and from MIT in design engineering. His previous publications include over 60 papers and three book chapters.

1 Introduction to Parametric Design 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.1.1 What is Creo Parametric? 2

1.1.2 Definitions 2

1.2 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 3

1.2.1 Design Process 3

1.2.2 Free Creo Download and Installation (Student Version) 4

1.2.3 Creo Installation 5

1.2.4 Starting Creo Parametric 7

1.2.5 Augmented Reality Companion Application and Image Targets 9

2 Introduction to Sketch 11

2.1 Introduction 11

2.1.1 Select Working Directory 12

2.1.2 Starting New Project 13

2.1.3 Start New Sketch 15

2.1.4 Add Constraints 17

2.1.5 Define and Modify Dimensions 18

2.1.6 Create Holes with Sketch 20

2.1.7 Fillet Command 22

2.1.8 Finish and Extrude the Sketch 24

2.1.9 Sketch Counterbore 25

Chapter Problems 27

3 Revolve and Sweep 31

3.1 Introduction 31

3.1.1 Start New Sketch 34

3.1.2 Select Centerline 34

3.1.3 Define and Modify Dimensions 36

3.1.4 Revolve 38

3.1.5 Start New Sketch 40

3.1.6 Create the Flap Flanges 46

3.1.7 Start New Sketch 49

3.1.8 Revolve Center Hub and Handle 51

3.1.9 Central Hub Support Modeling 52

3.1.10 Sweep Support Bar 54

3.1.11 Radial Pattern Handlebar Supports 55

Chapter Problems 57

4 3D Features/Modifiers 61

4.1 Introduction 61

Chapter Problems 82

5 Introduction to Drawing 85

5.1 Introduction 85

5.1.1 Drawing Format/Template 85

Chapter Problems 105

6 Drawing Tools 109

6.1 Introduction 109

6.1.1 Planar Section 112

6.1.2 Radial Datum Axis Circle 115

6.1.3 Part Orientation 118

6.1.4 Detail View 120

6.1.5 Offset Section Drawing 125

6.1.6 Adding Text onto the Dimensional Values 129

6.1.7 Adding an Auxiliary View 131

Chapter Problems 132

7 Assemblies 135

7.1 Introduction 135

7.1.1 Start Assembly 137

7.1.2 Start Assembly 151

7.1.3 Pattern Assembling 157

Chapter Problems 168

8 Assembly Drawings 177

8.1 Introduction to ASM Drawings 177

8.1.1 Table of Report 188

8.1.2 Create Isometric view 194

Chapter Problems 197

9 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing GD&T 199

9.1 Introduction 199

9.1.1 GD&T Symbols 201

9.1.2 Dimension Tolerance 206

9.1.3 Add Datum References 209

9.1.4 Knowledge Check Activity 211

Chapter Problems 214

10 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 217

10.1 Introduction 217

10.1.1 Simulation Lite Add-On Installation 218

10.1.2 Design Revision for FEA 230

10.1.3 Design Revision from FEA 231

10.1.4 Independent Challenge Activity 235

Chapter Problems 235

11 Mechanism Assembly 237

11.1 Introduction 237

11.1.1 Mechanism Animation 245

Chapter Problems 258

12 Sheetmetal Modeling 261

12.1 Introduction 261

12.1.1 Sheetmetal Drawing 277

Chapter Problems 281

Appendix - Augmented Reality Companion Application and Image Targets 285

Index 289