Inventor: Core Concepts

This course covers the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Students learn how to capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts; creating, placing, and constraining custom and standard components in an assembly; and simulating mechanisms, animating assembly designs, and checking for interferences. Students also learn how to document their designs using base, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views; document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views; and follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists.

Objective: The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes that they will use to develop products using Autodesk Inventor. Upon completion of the course, students will be proficient in 3D part and assembly design, and in documenting those designs using part and assembly drawing creation and annotation techniques.

Duration: 4 Days

Prerequisite: No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus.

Many Other Inventor Courses are available including Inventor Beyond the Basics, Inventor Update, and more.

The newest version of Flow of Fluids software has been released today. Flow of Fluids Premium version 2007 software simulates the operation of small piping systems, and is the companion software to Crane's Technical Paper 410. The newly released version contains significant improvements from its last release, Flow of Fluids Premium version 2005.

"If Crane's TP410 is the quintessential guide for understanding flow of fluids through pipes, valves and fittings, then Flow of Fluids Premium Software is your way of designing, simulating and visualizing the whole system," said Ray Hardee, P.E. and Chief Engineer at Engineered Software, Inc.

Flow of Fluids Premium calculates results for series, branching and looped systems whether opened or closed up to 25 pipelines. The program boasts the ability to select pumps directly from more than 85 manufacturers' supplied electronic pump catalogs. The newest features include key enhancements to new visual features such as, the option of creating piping system models as a 2-D or isometric drawing and a new Shape Editor where users can create custom shapes for pumps, tanks, components and control valves.

Other new capabilities include the ability to copy and paste between piping system models, size a flow meter or balancing orifice and insert it into the piping system in a single step, view results instantly using the new AutoCalc feature. Users can also customize their results on the FLO-Sheet and fly-by viewer, or change the system's fluid properties in a lineup.

"When designing our software, we strive to provide users with customizing opportunities so their systems can be as accurate as possible while making their jobs easier," Hardee added. "Flow of Fluids Premium is perfect for creating a professional looking presentation of your piping systems."

Flow of Fluids software is used by designers and operators to gain a clear picture of their fluid piping systems. The program allows users to visualize their systems in a familiar format, calculate system operations, easily communicate the design with others and access supporting documents in electronic format.

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About Flow of Fluids: The Flow of Fluids brand markets and distributes Crane Technical Paper 410 and Flow of Fluids Premium Software. Technical Paper 410 is owned by Crane Valves North America (CVNA) and CVNA maintains all copyrights associated with the publication. Flow of Fluids Premium Software is owned by Engineered Software, Inc. (ESI) and ESI maintains all copyrights associated with the software.

About Crane: Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products. Crane provides solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, fluid handling, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. Founded in 1855, Crane has annual sales exceeding $2 billion and employs over 10,000 people in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR). For more information on Crane Valve North America visit: http://www.cranevalve.com

About Engineered Software, Inc. – Founded in 1982, Engineered Software, Inc. has created products that are known worldwide for high end-user satisfaction rates. The company has two award-winning product lines – PIPE-FLO and PUMP-FLO Solutions. Recognized as the best in the industry, the programs' interface was developed and refined based on over 20 years of customer feedback. Engineered Software, Inc. has more than 5,500 clients worldwide across a variety of industries including aerospace and defense, chemical processing, engineering design and consulting, food and beverage, oil and petrochemical, mining and metals, pharmaceutical, power generation, pulp and paper, wastewater collection and treatment and education. For more information on Engineered Software, Inc. visit: www.eng-software.com

Detailed Design & Review:
Utilizing strategic alliances within the engineering and process design community, IPI assembles a qualified design team for each modular project. This enables IPI to offer complete design services which are tailored to meet the needs of each unique client. In addition, state-of-the-art software and tools are used to ensure the most accurate data is conveyed when producing:

• Functional Design Specifications
• Final P&IDs
• Equipment Specifications
• Instrument Specifications
• 2-D System Layouts
• 3-D System Models
• Piping Isometrics
• E&I/Control Design Documentation
• Quality Documentation

In cases where the client has provided its own in-house design services,  IPI can also work from existing process flow diagrams, P&IDs, or schematics to produce shop drawings if necessary.  By working within the client’s desired spatial envelope and through the drawing and material submittal process, IPI can support the customer’s engineering/design services.   This paves the way for a successful shop fabrication and assembly effort.

Typical Mechanical Integrity Implementation:

• Identification and list of all covered equipment & process piping circuits
• Complete equipment data sheets
• Field verified & red-lined P&ID's
• Systemizing & Circuiting of piping according to process streams
• Provide accurate isometric drawings of process piping & equipment
• Corrosion study to establish failure mechanisms
• Documented visual inspections
• Inspection & test plans based on equipment type and applicable corrosion mechanisms
• Reports identifying non-conformances and deficiences
• Recommendations are made to correct the identified deficiencies
• Assist in updating equipment plans by identifying future inspection requirements

Quality Inspection Services Provided:

• Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Measurements
• Ultrasonic Shear Wave Flaw Detection
• Magnetic Particle Examination
• Dye Penetrant Examination
• Visual Inspection
• Radiography
• Above & Below Ground Storage Tanks (API 650)
• On-Stream Process Piping
• Corrosion Surveys
• Pressure Vessel Inspection
• Boiler Inspection
• Positive Material Identification (PMI)

Mechanical Integrity Inspection

Advanced Integrated Inspection Quality Services:

Non-Destructive Testing Group provides the service and quality assurance your company needs to meet industry quality control guidelines and mechanical integrity requirements.

NDT-Group is prepared to go on-site to provide a full range of mechanical integrity services. The additional resources required to design and implement a mechanical integrity program can generally be provided more effectively by bringing in experienced and fully dedicated personnel. In addition to performing the work, Non-Destructive Testing Group can train plant personnel who will uphold the responsibility to maintain the program.

• Welder/Procedure Qualification
• Complete Turn-around Services
• Project Management

• Auto-CAD & Drafting
• Ultrasonic Tank Crawler Inspections
• Positive Material Identification (PMI)