BITS Pilani

Pilani | Dubai | Goa | Hyderabad

CREO
Amol Shinde
 Why do we need 3D (digital) model?
• 3D models are easier to visualize and interpret.
• 3D models can be used to perform engineering
analysis, finite element analysis (stress,
deflection, thermal…..) and motion analysis
• 3D models can be used directly in manufacturing,
Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
• Less expensive than building a physical model.
• 3D models can be altered easily, create
more concepts
• Can be used for presentations and marketing.

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 Old designs - geometric

New designs - freeform

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Radio Thermos

Coffee Press

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 Freeform shapes
Hull design

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 Perform Engineering Analysis on Digital Model
Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Stress and deflection analysis
• Thermal analysis (temp. distribution)
• Dynamic analysis (vibration, fatigue, impact, ..)

• Drop test
• Non-linear analysis
Mesh element

10-node Quadratic
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 Computer Aided Manufacturing
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

CNC machine -Milling

CNC machine -Turning
Center)

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CNC Face , 3-axis

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 Clicker Question
1 – A digital model (prototype) is created and
used for what reason?
a) Engineering analysis
b) Manufacturing automation
c) Less expensive than physical prototype
and easier to modify
d) Marketing and presentation
e) All of the above

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 Creating Solid Models
Parametric Modeling Concept
• Parametric is a term used to describe a
dimension’s ability to change the shape of model
geometry if the dimension value is modified.
• Feature-based is a term used to describe the
various components of a model. A part can
consist of various types of features such as holes,
grooves, fillets, and chamfers.

• Parametric models are featured-based, solid

modeling design programs:
SolidWorks, Creo (PTC), Inventor & Fusion 360
by Autodesk, Unigraphics, Catia, …..
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 Sketching and Features
When discussing the mind-set needed for working with
parametric modelers, three topics need to be expanded:
Sketching, Dimensioning and Features
Sketching
• Take the word sketch literally. A sketch should
be just that, a sketch.
• When sketching it is not necessary to create
geometry with accuracy. Lines, arcs, and additional
geometry need not be created with exact dimensions
in mind.
Dimensioning
When dimensions are added, the sketch will change size
and shape. This is the essence of Parametric Modeling.
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 Sketching and Features
Features

 Create a 2D sketch and dimension it

 Create a feature from the sketch by
extruding, revolving, sweeping, and lofting .
2.75

1.0 2.5

.75

.25

Extruded feature Revolved feature

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 Creating Solids - Sweep
A Sweep feature requires a profile and a path. The profile will
follow the path to create the solid.

Profile (section)
Path (guide)

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 Creating Solids – Loft (different profiles)

Round Square
profile profile
Round profile

• Sections (profiles) do
not have to be sketched
on parallel planes
• All sections must be
either closed or open
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 Creating Features from Sketches

Loft in
SolidWorks

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 Design Intent

• In parametric modeling, dimensions

control the model.
• Design intent is how your model
will react when dimension values
are changed.

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 Design Intent Line not
dimensioned
The drawing shows the intent of the
designer that the inclined plane 2.50
(chamfer) should have a flat area
2.50
measuring 2.5 inches and that it
should start at a point 1.25 inches from 1.25

the base of the drawing. These 4.00

parameters are what the designer
deemed significant for this model.

Remember that the placement of dimensions is very

important because they are being used to drive the shape
of the geometry. If the 2.5 in. vertical dimension
increases, the 2.5 in. flat across the chamfer will be
maintained, but its angle will change.
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 Design Intent
Line not
dimensioned
2.125
In this drawing, what is important
to the designer is the vertical
location and horizontal dimension 2.50
of the chamfer, rather than the flat 1.25
of the chamfer.
4.00

1.75

In the last drawing, the designer calls 30.0O

for a specific angle for the chamfer. In 2.50 Line not
this case the angle of the chamfer dimensioned

should be dimensioned.
4.00

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 Design Intent

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 Parametric Modeling
The true power of parametric modeling shines through when
design changes need to be made. The design modification is
made by simply changing a dimension.
Pattern: 8 Holes  30

10

60

 15

Since the counterbore is associated with the top surface of the

ring, any changes in the thickness of the ring would automatically
be reflected on the counterbore depth.
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 Clicker Question
2 – The solid model shown below (paper clip)
was created by what feature making technique?

a) Loft

b) Sweep

c) Revolve

d) Extrude

e) Fillet
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 Applied Feature
Applied feature does not require a sketch.
 It is applied directly to the model.
Chamfer
Fillets and chamfers are very common
applied features. Fillet

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 Applied Features
Shell – hollowing out a solid

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 Applied Features - Patterns

Linear (rectangular) pattern

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 Applied Features - Patterns
Linear (rectangular) pattern
1. Select direction 1 and 2 3. Select # of features in dir. 1 and 2
2. Select spacing in dir. 1 and 2 4. Select feature to pattern

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 Applied Features - Patterns
Circular (polar) pattern
1. Select axis of rotation 3. Select # of features
2. Select spacing between features 4. Select feature to pattern

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 Clicker Question
3 – What 3D modeling command would be
easier to used to create the object (bowling
pin) shown below?

a) Chamfer

b) Sweep

c) Pattern

d) Extrude

e) Loft
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