Autodesk Inventor 2011: Core Concepts

Learn the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk® Inventor® 2011. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: To provide you with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes necessary for developing products using Autodesk Inventor 2011.

Duration: 4 Days      Price: $1,395.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of drafting, design, or mechanical engineering principles. Experience with Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Microsoft® Windows® XP.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Autodesk Inventor 2010: Core Concepts

Learn the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk® Inventor® 2010. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: To provide you with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes necessary for developing products using Autodesk Inventor 2010.

Duration: 4 Days      Price: $1,295.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of drafting, design, or mechanical engineering principles. Experience with Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Microsoft® Windows® XP.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Autodesk Inventor 2010: Beyond the Basics

This course builds on the skills acquired in the Inventor Core Concepts course to take you to a higher level of productivity designing part models and creating assemblies in Inventor. Covered are specific advanced part-modeling techniques, along with additional topics aimed at increasing efficiency. With an understanding of these tools, you can begin to streamline the design and documentation process. Also included are various Inventor tools and techniques to achieve top-down design practices in assemblies along with other advanced topics and techniques.

Objective: Upon completion of this class you’ll have an understanding of 2D and 3D sketching techniques, advanced geometry creation tools, and the knowledge to work efficiently with part models, advanced drawing tools, and assemblies.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: The class assumes a mastery of Inventor basics as taught in Inventor Core Concepts. You should know how to create and edit parts, use work features, and create and annotate drawing views

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Autodesk Inventor 2010: Update from 2009

Learn the new and enhanced functionalities and workflows in Autodesk® Inventor® 2010. Using the new interface, learn how to become more efficient at creating digital prototypes using multi-body, plastic part and sheet metal design tools. In addition, learn about the assembly modeling productivity enhancements which include restructure, shrinkwrap, and assembly folders. Also learn how to take advantage of the Content Center and production drawing within Autodesk Inventor 2010.

Objective: Bring Autodesk Inventor 2009 users up to date with Autodesk Inventor 2010 enhancements.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor parametric part design, assembly design, and documentation.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Autodesk Inventor 2008: Sheet Metal Update

This course covers the new and enhanced functionalities offered in Autodesk Inventor 2008 as it applies to sheet metal design.

Objective: The primary objective of this course is to teach students to quickly take advantage of the new and enhanced functionalities and workflows offered in Autodesk Inventor 2008 as it applies to sheet metal design.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Students should have a thorough understanding of Autodesk Inventor and the sheet metal environment. It is also recommended that the student have attended the 2-day Inventor 2008 Update class.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Inventor 2010: Sheet Metal Design

In this course, we’ll cover the fundamental principles of sheet metal design using Autodesk® Inventor® 2010. You’ll learn how to create and manage sheet metal designs. The class focuses on basic sheet metal concepts and techniques, and builds on them to include complex modeling practices for forming sheet metal parts, assemblies, and drawings. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: To teach you the skills needed to create and document sheet metal parts. After completing this class, you will be able to: describe terms and sheet metal processes that are used in the industry; review various construction techniques; create and automate sheet metal design tools; and document sheet metal designs.

Duration: 2 Day      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Inventor Core Concepts class and working knowledge of the following: Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments; parametric solid modeling concepts and mechanical engineering or design principles; and Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Microsoft® Windows® XP.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Inventor Professional 2010: Cable and Harness Design

In this course, we’ll cover the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for creating and documenting 3D electrical parts and wire harness designs using Autodesk® Inventor™ Professional 2010. You’ll learn how to add electrical components, cables, and wires to a design, route wires through an assembly to create a harness, and create ribbon cables. You will also learn how to document the wire harness assembly in drawings and generate reports used to build the wire harnesses. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: The primary objective is to teach the recommended workflows and basic skills needed to design and document 3D electrical parts wire harness designs using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2010.

Duration: 2 Day      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the following: Autodesk Inventor parametric part and assembly design - Mechanical design validation or mechanical engineering principles (recommended but not necessary).

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Inventor 2010: Simulation

Learn the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for analyzing designs and creating dynamic simulations of mechanisms using AutoCAD® Inventor® Simulation Suite 2010. You’ll learn how to validate digital prototypes by simulating the operation of mechanisms and motorized assemblies. You’ll also learn how to analyze parts and assemblies, perform parametric design studies, and use modal analysis. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: To introduce you to the user interface, tools, and recommended workflows in Autodesk Inventor Dynamic Simulation and Stress Analysis environments. After completing this class, you will be able to: validate digital prototypes by creating dynamic simulations of mechanisms using joints and environmental constraints; eliminate redundancies in a design; interpret Dynamic Simulation results; analyze parts and assemblies and perform parametric design studies; and practice solving real-world design problems.

Duration: 2 Day      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Completion of an Autodesk Inventor Core Concepts class and working knowledge of the following: the Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments; parametric solid modeling concepts and mechanical engineering or design principles; and Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Microsoft® Windows® XP.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Inventor Professional 2010: Tube and Pipe Design

In this course, you’ll learn the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for creating and documenting rigid tubing, flexible hose, and piping systems using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2010. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: The primary objective is to teach the recommended workflows and basic skills needed to design and document rigid tubing, flexible hose, and piping systems using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2010.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the following: Autodesk Inventor parametric part and assembly design. Mechanical design validation or mechanical engineering principles (recommended but not necessary).

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

AutoCAD Mechanical 2010: Core Concepts

In this class, you’ll learn the features, tools, and proper techniques for creating 2D mechanical drawings using AutoCAD® Mechanical 2010. The hands-on exercises, representing real-world design scenarios, teach you how to efficiently create mechanical designs and engineering production drawings.

Objective: The primary objective of this class is to teach you the basic skills necessary to become proficient with professional 2D mechanical drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD Mechanical 2010

Duration: 4 Days      Price: $1,295.00

Prerequisite: This class is designed for new users of AutoCAD Mechanical.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

AutoCAD Mechanical: Beyond the Basics

This course continues to build on the basic concepts of the AutoCAD Mechanical Core Concepts training. Experienced AutoCAD Mechanical users will discover new tools to increase productivity and streamline their everyday tasks. This material is targeted toward the new and novice Autodesk Inventor user who must learn more about AutoCAD Mechanical. It focuses on the features, tools, and techniques that make the student productive on AutoCAD Mechanical in the shortest possible time.

Objective: Learn the complex elements of using AutoCAD Mechanical for Mechanical Design. Utilize the most powerful features and techniques for Annotations, Layouts, Standard Parts, Shaft Generator, and Design Calculations. Work with Autodesk Vault. Streamline the design process and shape AutoCAD Mechanical for your own use.

Duration: 3 Days      Price: $995.00

Prerequisite: Familiarity with the functions of basic AutoCAD, including drawing commands, editing commands, layer usage, modelspace environment, paperspace environment and plotting.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

AutoCAD Electrical 2010: Core Concepts

This course provides an overview of many AutoCAD Electrical 2010 utilities designed to enable you to quickly create and manage electrical-controls production drawings. You’ll focus on how to build intelligent ladder diagrams and panel layouts, and how to leverage the intelligence built into AutoCAD Electrical. Customization and productivity tools allow you to improve electrical project design and management. Hands-on exercises representing real-world design scenarios for the JIC (US) standard are included.

Objective: After completing this class, you will be able to: Navigate the AutoCAD Electrical user interface; manage projects and the multiple drawing and inter-drawing relationships contained in electrical projects; insert wires, add wire numbers, manage circuits, and create point-to-point wiring diagrams and drawings; insert and annotate schematic symbols; edit drawings project wide with commands that are specific to the electrical design environment; extract information from drawings to create Bill of Material, Wiring, and other reports; and create and annotate panel layout drawings with lists of components that are extracted from schematic drawings.

Duration: 4 Days      Price: $1,195.00

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Electrical; drafting, design, or engineering principles; and Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Microsoft® Windows® XP.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Autodesk Showcase: Core Concepts

This course covers the essential tools and principles of preparing 3D models and designs for presentations using Autodesk® Showcase®. Concepts of presenting a design in different ways by creating alternatives, creating shots, and adding a turntable behavior are covered, as well as learning how to enhance the display of the geometry through the use of ray tracing and custom environments.

Objective: Upon completion of the course, you will be able to: describe the purpose of Autodesk Showcase, navigate its interface; import and adjust imported geometry; prepare a design for presentation by applying and configuring environments, controlling lights and shadows, and assigning materials and decals to the design geometry; present a design in different ways by creating alternatives, creating shots, and adding a turntable behavior.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: A basic understanding of 3D modeling and design experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® XP or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 is highly recommended.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Inventor: Rendering and Animating with Inventor Studio

This course covers the fundamental principles and recommended workflows for creating photo-realistic renderings and animations of 3D parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor. Students learn the correct techniques and recommended workflows for defining the appearance of 3D models, creating and positioning light sources, and customizing camera settings to create renderings and animations in Autodesk Inventor. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Objective: The primary objective of this course is to teach students the recommended workflows and basic skills needed to create photo-realistic renderings and animations of existing 3D parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.

Duration: 1 Day      Price: $395.00

Prerequisite: Students should have a basic understanding of Autodesk Inventor 11 parametric part and assembly design.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location

Autodesk Inventor: iLogic

Learn how to interact with a rules-based design workflow. Perfect for Configure to Order (CTO) product designs (same as, but different) environments. During the class, you will work with both parts and assemblies to build a set of rules to automate changes in design. You will also build rules that affect both the model parameters and iProperties information.

Objective: At the completion of the course, you will be able to set ranges/limits on designs so engineers will not be able to configure content that is out of the scope of your manufacturing capabilities. Streamlining the entire modeling design process which ultimately leads to fewer errors on the shop floor and quicker time to market.

Duration: 2 Days      Price: $695.00

Prerequisite: A good foundation of Inventor modeling and interest in automating designs. Some level of programming knowledge will be beneficial, but is not required.

Class Description PDF   Schedule and Location