Autodesk Inventor 2021 / 2022 - Weldment Training

Learn to work in the weldment environment using the weldment assembly template, with preparation, welds, and machining tools. Convert a normal assembly to a weldment assembly, permanently changing the BOM.

Discover the single part weldment technique by joining two extrusions into one solid inside a single part, but note it can misrepresent welds in drawings and BOMs.

Learn to create multi-body parts in a single file, convert the assembly to a weldment, and add weld information using ANSI templates and BOM settings.

Create separate components in a part template, assemble them in an assembly file, and apply weld information using the weld tab to master assembly weldment.

Create a 3D sketch in Autodesk Inventor by starting the 3D sketch tool, drawing in 3D space instead of a plane, and using automatic constraints.

Create a 3d sketch on a chosen plane in a 3d environment, using ortho mode to constrain lines to the plane and axes.

Create a 3D sketch in Autodesk Inventor using the precise input tool with relative coordinates. Learn to reposition the triad, reset to origin, and start from center.

Create a 3d sketch using the dynamic input box and dynamic dimension toggle to set x, y, z coordinates, then define a 0.25 length at 135 degrees on a plane.

Create and constrain a 3D sketch by applying geometric and dimensional constraints, using ortho mode, infer constraints, and the show all constraints feature to ensure the sketch is fully constrained.

Explore 3D sketch constraints in Autodesk Inventor, including on face, co-incident, co-linear, snap object, and parallel to X and Y axes, with constraint visibility and 3D indicators.

Learn to add bend in a 3d sketch using the bend (fillet) tool, set 0.25 inches, and apply it in multiple locations with an equation linking bends to the first.

Explore using frame generator to design structural assemblies with a frame layout in a separate part, update the main assembly automatically, and access frame tools including welds and frame analysis.

Create a frame layout in weldment training using 2D and 3D sketches and 3D solids. Build it with four sketches on separate planes, linking dimensions and applying project geometry.

Create a second frame layout with a 3D body, sketch on a new plane offset from the top face, apply clear-blue appearance, project geometry, and save as frame layout 2.

Learn to create a frame layout with a 2D base and a 3D sketch in Autodesk Inventor, applying dimensions, equal relations, and coincident constraints.

Modify frame layout 3 to create a frame by updating 2D and 3D sketches, adding lines and gussets, and saving as frame layout 4, preparing for frame generation.

Learn to create weldment frames in an assembly with the insert frame tool, using frame layout 4.ipt as a skeleton and defining members via edge, sketch geometry, or two endpoints.

Save and manage weldment frame members in Autodesk Inventor 2021/2022 using the insert frame tool, specify square or rectangular tubes, standard, size, material, and save into a sub-assembly.

Add frame members with the insert frame members tool. Change frame members to update selected gussets to ANSI ASTM-pipe 2 x 0.154, using multi-select and frame generator.

Reuse the same frame component in different locations with the reuse tool, ensuring the new edge length equals the source. Fix orientation with the Change Reuse tool.

Learn to create end caps in Autodesk Inventor with the insert end cap tool, choosing external or internal end caps, and configuring thickness, filleted corners, and radii.

Apply the miter corner in a weldment frame by selecting two frame members, choose full or bisect miter cuts, set offset and symmetry, and delete end treatments as needed.

Learn to create notch cuts between frame members in Inventor Weldment using the notch tool at assembly or sub-assembly, adjust the profile and gaps, and edit or delete notches.

Use the trim/extend tool to trim or extend frame members, selecting a face and offset to achieve flush cuts and multi-member trimming.

Learn to adjust weldment frame member lengths using the Lengthen or Shorten tool in Autodesk Inventor, with offset values, flipping, symmetry, and asymmetry.

Discover how to view frame member information with the frame member info tool in the design tab and remove end treatments from frame members using the remove endtreatment tool.

Create a weldment assembly in Inventor using the weldment assembly template, place base and support components, and use the weld tab to configure preparations, welds, and machining with frame generator.

Activate the Weld assembly preparation environment to add preparation features such as chamfers, holes, or custom shapes, using 2D sketches and extrusions, while controlling participation to target specific components.

Learn to add fillet welds in the Welds environment by selecting faces on two parts, choosing leg length or throat measurement, and applying flat, convex, or concave contours with offset.

Create intermittent welds, or stitch welds, using the fillet weld tool in the welds environment, adjusting contour, throat, and intermittency for 0.5 inch welds every 2 inches.

Explore groove weld creation in a weldment environment in Autodesk Inventor, applying radial fill or fill direction, and extend with fillet weld to add material between connected parts.

Create fillet welds and simultaneously generate welding symbols by linking the current bead to the weld with the welding symbol tool in the weldment environment.

Learn to create a cosmetic weld in a 3d environment using the cosmetic weld tool, choosing edge/chain/loop selections and a weld symbol, and updating iProperties to include welds for mass.

Activate the machining environment to remove material after welding, create a hole with a 2D sketch and extrude cut, and learn how post-weld machining ensures tight tolerance across assembled parts.

Create a weldment drawing by assembling components, then show preparation, welds, and machining states in isometric base views, labeling baseplates and blocks for clear step by step documentation.

Learn to add preparations, welds and machining information in the drawing by creating sheets, placing base views, labels, weld symbols, and machining details.

Create a part list in a weldment drawing using Frame Generator, customize the BOM with cut length and total length, and transfer the data to the shop floor.

Create a custom profile, download it from 8020, save and configure units, then add the profile to content center for use with frame generator to create frame members.

Learn to add a custom profile to the content center library in Autodesk Inventor. Create a new library with read/write access and map the base length to the profile dimension.

Control weldment subassembly file naming in Autodesk Inventor by configuring display name versus file name, using frame generator attributes like index number, end cap, and size designation, with assembly path.