Mechanism Design with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 is designed to help you become familiar with Mechanism Design, a module in the Pro/ENGINEER software family, which supports modeling and analysis (or simulation) of mechanisms in a virtual (computer) environment. The book is written following a project-based learning approach and is intentionally kept simple to help you learn Mechanism Design. The book covers most of the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance readers from a novice to an intermediate level. Basic concepts discussed include: model creation, such as body and joint definitions; analysis type selection, such as static (assembly) analysis, kinematics and dynamics; and results visualization. The concepts are introduced using simple, yet realistic, examples.

In response to user demand for more advanced books on Pro/ENGINEER, Automating Design offers straightforward programming logic used in automating design. This book walks you through generating Pro/ENGINEER parts assemblies and creating Pro/programs to control them. Included are advanced tips and techniques for creating and manipulating complex geometries.

Mechanism Design and Analysis Using PTC Creo Mechanism 4.0 is designed to help you become familiar with Mechanism, a module of the PTC Creo Parametric software family, which supports modeling and analysis (or simulation) of mechanisms in a virtual (computer) environment. Capabilities in Mechanism allow users to simulate and visualize mechanism performance. Capabilities in Mechanism allow users to simulate and visualize mechanism performance. Using Mechanism early in the product development stage could prevent costly redesign due to design defects found in the physical testing phase; therefore, contributing to a more cost effective, reliable, and efficient product development process. The book is written following a project-based learning approach and covers the major concepts and frequently used commands required to advance readers from a novice to an intermediate level. Basic concepts discussed include: model creation, such as body and joint definitions; analysis type selection, such as static (assembly) analysis, kinematics and dynamics; and results visualization. The concepts are introduced using simple, yet realistic, examples. Verifying the results obtained from computer simulation is extremely important. One of the unique features of this textbook is the incorporation of theoretical discussions for kinematic and dynamic analyses in conjunction with simulation results obtained using Mechanism. The theoretical discussions simply support the verification of simulation results rather than providing an in-depth discussion on the subjects of kinematics and dynamics.

Originating from an introductory engineering graphics and computer aided design (CAD) course, this text is updated to be compatible with the latest Pro/ENGINEER 2001 release. Through the use of tutorials, exercises, and examples, the author shows studentshow to communicate design ideas graphically.

Thinking Pro/ENGINEER empowers beginning and intermediate users to analyze and improve their execution of the design process in Pro/ENGINEER, from concept to manufactured product. Mastering Pro/ENGINEER and its many modules takes more than learning the menus and how parent/child relationships work; learn how to think in Pro/ENGINEER with the many examples and hundreds of illustrations in this book. Good design practice and execution are distilled to their essence. Written to be independent of Pro/ENGINEER versions.

MECHANICAL DESIGN MODELING USING PROENGINEER by Condoor is the most up-to-date text on PRO/E, covering the latest release of the product PRO/ENGINEER 2001. This new workbook/text introduces an innovative way of teaching CAD and PRO/E methods by using actual mechanical design projects. The approach teaches instructions and commands, illustrations, and explanations by way of doing realistic mechanical projects. Each page is laid out carefully so that students can match design steps with PRO/E commands and procedures. Condoor's unique approach accomodates beginners, intermediate students, and those with some PRO/E capability.

This practical, hands-on guide to Parametric Technology Corporation's Pro/ENGINEER® computer-aided design program builds users' skills in creating parts, assemblies, and drawings, while helping them master Pro/ENGINEER® commands by working through 20 short lessons. Each step-by-step lesson builds on the one that precedes it, while focusing the user's attention on a specific set of commands and concepts that are applied to a part, an assembly, or a drawing. As a result, users learn Pro/ENGINEER® command sin the context of doing real work, at a pace that encourages success. Appendixes at the back of the book contain advanced projects, references materials, and project design planning sheets.

This textbook introduces the readers to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0, the world s leading parametric solid modeling software. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that can be used to improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. Also, the chapters are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.· Chapter 1: Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfi re 5.0· Chapter 2: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-I· Chapter 3: Creating Sketches in the Sketch Mode-II· Chapter 4: Creating Base Features· Chapter 5: Datums· Chapter 6: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-I· Chapter 7: Options Aiding Construction of Parts-II· Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-I· Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II· Chapter 10: Advanced Modeling Tools-III· Chapter 11: Assembly Modeling· Chapter 12: Generating, Editing, and Modifying Drawing Views· Chapter 13: Dimensioning the Drawing Views· Chapter 14: Other Drawing Options· Chapter 15: Surface Modeling· Chapter 16: Working with Sheetmetal Components