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ENG 1102
Intro to 3-D Modeling
Intro to Unigraphics NX3
Applications
File management
UGNX Sketcher
Extrude Operations
Viewing Options
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ENG1101 Objectives
To develop an appreciation for the
engineering profession and its various
disciplines
To develop proficiency in the use of
computers to solve engineering problems
To introduce many of the fundamental
engineering and design concepts
To improve communication skills, especially
technical communication
To begin to understand ethics and its
importance to the engineering profession
Intro to 3-D modeling
1) 3D Modeling Basics
2) UGNX Navigation of Applications
3) Intro to UGNX Sketcher
Extrude Operations
Viewing Options
Who needs to model?
ChemE's - plant/process layout, CFD
geometry
EE/CompE's - wire harness layouts,
elec/mag field design, chip/board layout,
3-d imaging software
Geo - foundation design/analysis
MatSci - composite design/analysis
CE's - structural design/analysis
ME's - design and analysis
UGNX software
UGNX is an integrated modeling package
Integrated means: You can model a part,
create a drawing from it, analyze it, and set
up manufacturing tool paths - all within the
same package
In ENG1101/ENG1102 we will be focusing on
3D modeling and drafting
Even though its not our main focus, NX is a great
analysis tool. E.g. we can apply a virtual load to see
how an object will deform. Well do this later.
Other Solid Modelers
I-DEAS (large system like UG)
Catia (large integrated system)
Pro-E (large integrated system)
Autodesk Inventor
Solid Works (mid-size system)
Solid Edge (mid-size system by UG)
Others ...
File Management
All UGNX files have a .prt extension
even though they may be more than just
parts.
Things that can be in a .prt file include
Solid Bodies (Models)
Assemblies
Drawings
Analysis Info
And more
Software Structure
UGNX is organized into:
Applications: Gateway, Modeling, Drafting
(and others)
Sub-Applications: Sketcher, Assembly
(are accessed from the Modeling application)
When a part file is opened or created,
the Gateway application is entered.
Gateway: used to review file information and
manage files
To create or edit a solid body the
Modeling application is entered
UGNX Startup
Launch NX3.0 from
the Startbutton
Select either New
or Open from the
File menu
Name a new file, or
choose an existing
one
Choose Units!
This starts the
Gateway
application
(See next slide)
WARNING CHOOSE UNITS
NOW!
Until Death Do You
Part!!
The UG-NX Interface
Icon to open Modeling This is the Gateway application
Tool Bars
Resource Bar
Cue, Status line PAY ATTENTION HERE!
How will you learn UGNX?
In Class Exercises
Very important, but due to several people being at
one computer the learner must pay attention.
Teams need to switch drivers often.
Reading from Lab Manual
Best when done while using NX at a workstation
On-Line Tutorials
Some students like this best, but
Listening to your Instructor??
How does one learn to play the violin?
Practice on your own!!!!
General Modeling Method
using the Sketcher
1) Shape
2) Size
3) Extrude (cut, revolve,
sweep, etc.)
Sketch Based Modeling
ENG1101 we will introduce Sketch
Basedmodeling techniques
ENG1102 we will introduce Feature
Basedmodeling
Each technique has its place in the
world of 3D modeling
Sketch Based Modeling
Sketch: collection of 2D curves
controlled by constraints
2D profiles can be extruded or revolved
into 3D solid bodies
Holes and protrusions can be
subtracted or added to existing bodies
Sketch opens the Sketch function
Extrude
Hole
This is the Modeling application
Click the flag to finish your sketch
Note the sub-application name
Sketching tools
As a Team...
1. Start a new file sketch_test(use mm
units)
2. Enter the sketching application
Need to go from Gateway to Modeling first
3. Sketch the following shape (do not worry
about the exact size at this time)
4. Record the messages that appear in the
cue
Extrusion
Materials processing term:
material is forced through a die of a given shape
resulting in an object of constant cross-section
Example:
Forming complex steel cross-sections is done by
applying pressure to molten steel and forcing it
through a die
Analogous to a Play-Dough Fun-Factory
As a Team....(switch drivers)
Extrude the shape you created
First you must finishyour sketch
(click the finish flagicon)
Use the extrude icon and follow
the cue directions
Use the default extrude distance
or use the arrowhead handleto
set
Extrude
After extruding, use NX viewing options
Mouse button control
Icon control
Home (trimetric) and End (isometric) keys
Sketching on Surfaces
Choose
Sketcher
Select surface
Draw and
finish
sketch
Extrude in
Modeler
Extrude Dialog
Change Extrude Direction
Boolean Operators
Extrusion Distance
Extrude Dialog Icon
Sketching on Surfaces
Your 2-D sketches can extend beyond
the borders of the surface itself
Circle Extends Beyond
Surface Border
Makes Semi-Circular
Cutout
As a Team...(switch drivers)
Create a part similar to the
one shown using sketch and
extrude techniques as
demonstrated
Sketcher > pick plane >
draw and finish sketch >
extrude in Modeler
Chose Boolean Subtractfor
holes, Unitefor protrusions
As a Team...(switch drivers)
Extrude to cutout the keyhole-shaped
hole
Sketcher > pick plane > draw a circle and
rectangle > quick trim > extrude/subtract
Today
Introduced to UGNX
Sketch-based modeling
2-D sketch -> 3-D model
Next Time
Dimensioning 2-D sketch
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