Designing with Creo Parametric 8.0

• Focuses on applying Creo Parametric as a design tool
• Design intent is referenced and used throughout the book
• Uses graphically rich step-by-step tutorials throughout the text
• Contains extensive chapters on dimensioning and engineering drawings
• Includes an introduction to Creo Simulate
• This edition contains revised examples and additional end of chapter exercises

Designing with Creo Parametric 8.0 provides the high school student, college student, or practicing engineer with a basic introduction to engineering design while learning the 3D modeling Computer-Aided Design software called Creo Parametric from PTC. The topics are presented in tutorial format with exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce the concepts covered. It is richly illustrated with computer screen shots throughout. Above all, this text is designed to help you expand your creative talents and communicate your ideas through the graphics language.

Because it is easier to learn new information if you have a reason for learning it, this textbook discusses design intent while you are learning Creo Parametric. At the same time, it shows how knowledge covered in basic engineering courses such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and design of mechanical components can be applied to design. You do not need an engineering degree nor be working toward a degree in engineering to use this textbook. Although FEA (Finite Element Analysis) is used in this textbook, its theory is not covered.

The first two chapters of this book describe the design process. The meat of this text, learning the basic Creo Parametric software, is found in Chapters three through six. Chapters seven, eight, and 12 deal with dimensioning and tolerancing an engineering part. Chapters nine and ten deal with assemblies and assembly drawings. Chapter 11 deals with family tables used when similar parts are to be designed or used. Chapter 13 is an introduction to Creo Simulate and FEA.

Table of Contents

1.   Computer Aided Design
2.   Introduction
3.   Sketcher
4.   Extrusions
5.   Revolves
6.   Patterns
7.   Dimensioning
8.   Engineering Drawings
9.   Assemblies
10. Assembly Drawings
11. Relations and Family Tables
12. Tolerancing and GD&T
13. Creo Simulate and FEA
      Appendix A: Parameters for Drawings
      Appendix B: Drill and Tap Chart
      Appendix C: Surface Roughness Chart
      Appendix D: Clevis Pin Sizes
      Appendix E: Number and Letter Drill Sizes
      Appendix F: Square and Flat Key Sizes
      Appendix G: Screw Sizes
      Appendix H: Nut Sizes
      Appendix I: Setscrew Sizes
      Appendix J: Washer Sizes
      Appendix K: Retaining Ring Sizes
      Appendix L: Basic Hole Tolerance
      Appendix M: Basic Shaft Tolerance
      Appendix N: Tolerance Zones
      Appendix O: International Tolerance Grades
      References
      Index