how to join 2 parts to show as one

[nikhil]

hi..can anyone help me with this...i need to join these two parts...the part2 should fit on part...pls help me out....how to do it ?

 

i am not able to attach the zip file..since its of 500kb even after zip....any other way to attach it..

[kencaz]

Are these 2 separate .ipt files? If so you'll need to create an assembly file .iam and constrain the parts.

 

KC

[nikhil]

hi kencaz...thanks for replying...ya these are two different .ipt files...can u tell me how to create an assembly and constrain the parts...i am new to this software and just started to learn it..it would be a great help

[kencaz]

Open a new Assembly, (.iam) and use "Place Components" and import both your Part, (.ipt) files.

 

Now use the constraint option from your browser, (your probably using the ribbon so it may be different), and add a couple of mate constraints on the edges of the lid to attach. you'll need a minimum of two constraints to get it lined up properly.

 

 

KC

[kencaz]

In your original post screenshot it looks like you have some grills for ventilation? If this is a sheet metal part that is stamped it would just leave a big hole. Try adding some ribs and spares to hold the inner islands. I believe Inventor 2010 and above has a "Grill" feature but I have not used it. You can also do them manually, however...

 

Good Luck

 

KC

[nikhil]

hi kencaz...thanks for replying and helping again...ya their are some grills for ventilation and it is a sheet metal part...i dint get u on ribs and spare on how to add them...also i am using inventor 2008....do u know about any site for downloading full tutorials or ebooks or the newer version of inventor because i guess i do need to go through them,cant keep on asking questions again and again.....once again thanks for the visual...it really helped alot to understand.

[nikhil]

can i get some free tutorials or ebooks online for autodesk inventor 2008

 

[Be_cool]

Students can get Inventor 2011 for free from h...p://ww.autodesk.com/edcommunity (u know what u have to type, i don't have permission to post links) . It's not so easy to find free tutorials and eboks, u have to be very persistent and google for them. First topic on this page is ''Inventor Related Websites and Resources'', so u can try with it. Also u can find tutorials on youtube, just tupe Autodesk Inventor tutorials and u will find what u need.

[nikhil]

thanks alot for the help Be_cool......i did try finding some free pdf's and ebooks but cudnt get much info...if i need to buy some book for it which book should i go for...i am using inventor 2008...once again thanks for replying

[Be_cool]

I think that u have to consult J.D. for book advice, but my opinion is that u can find great books on h...p://ww.cadcim.com. And this is the good 1, with many examples!

 

 

[kencaz]

hi kencaz...thanks for replying and helping again...ya their are some grills for ventilation and it is a sheet metal part...i dint get u on ribs and spare on how to add them...also i am using inventor 2008....do u know about any site for downloading full tutorials or ebooks or the newer version of inventor because i guess i do need to go through them,cant keep on asking questions again and again.....once again thanks for the visual...it really helped alot to understand.

 

Here is a simple grill you can extrude cut. you can make any shape you want.

 

Here I just offset a few circles and lines then trimmed them up to extrude.

 

 

 

 

Good Luck

 

KC

[nikhil]

thanks bro this was really helpfull...i actually wanted to make this type of cut...thanks

[nikhil]

hi..can anyone help me with this...i need to bend this plate along the black line...but i am not able to do it....i dont want to create flanges....just the bend and that to 90 degrees....can anyone help me on how to do this

[JD Mather]

Shouldn't this be a new thread?

Why didn't you attach the ipt?

Why not use Contoured Flange - much easier than Bend Part or Fold Part?

[nikhil]

ohh..ya ur right it should be a new post...will post a new one