Parametric Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0

by Randy H. Shih

The primary goal of Parametric Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 is to introduce the aspects of solid modeling and parametric modeling. The text is a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important parametric modeling techniques and concepts. This book contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce beginning CAD users to the most commonly used features of Pro/ENGINEER. Each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. This text guides you from constructing basic shapes to building intelligent solid models and creating multi-view drawings. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create, the better you learn the software. This book will establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of computer aided engineering. By the end of this book the reader will advance to an intermediate level Pro/ENGINEER user. Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Parametric Modeling Fundamentals
2. Constructive Solid Geometry Concept
3. Model History Tree
4. Parametric Relations and Constraints
5. Parent/Child Relationships
6. Datum Features, 3D Annotations, and Part Drawings
7. Symmetrical Features in Designs
8. Three Dimensional Construction Tools
9. Advanced Modeling Tools
10. Assembly - Putting It All Together

389 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008