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1.
Figure
out what the project is.
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A)
An
entire machine
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1)
A
dedicated machine for one part or a
group of similar parts |
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A)
Automatic or manual
B)
Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Coolant system, Chip
removal
c)
Tooling, guarding
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2)
A
new machine to do a multiple of machining operation
(automation)
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A)
Automatic or manual
B)
Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Coolant system, Chip
removal
C)
Tooling, guarding
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B)
A
fixture to fit on a machine
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1)
A
dedicated fixture for one part or a
group of similar parts
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A)
Automatic or manual
B)
Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Coolant system, Chip
removal
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2)
A
new fixture to do a multiple of machining operation
(automation)
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A)
Automatic or manual
B) Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical, Coolant
system, Chip removal |
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C)
A single part
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1) A
machined component
2) A
large fabricated structure (welded)
3) Sheet
metal
4) A
new tool
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2.
The concept or proposal drawing
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A) Build
a rough model showing the operation
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1) Usually
a three dimensional model showing space requirements
2) A
2d drawing for concepts not to complicated
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B) Estimate
cost
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1) Customers
preferred vendors for purchased component
2) Suggest
purchased components
3) Machined
components, Sheet metal components, Welded components
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C)
Estimate time for delivery
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1) Purchased
component delivery
2) Machining
time, welding time
3) Assembly
time
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D)
Determine if customer has build and machining
capacity
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1) Customer
to build
2) Quote
outsource build
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E)
Installation, shipping, maintenance
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1)
Customer
responsibility
2) Warranties
on purchased components
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3. The
Mechanical Layout/Design
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A) Parametric
Solid… |
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This
is the most complex type of solid model and most
versatile. Great
for a family of parts because all or most of
the dimensional can be controlled from a
spreadsheet. Example, A square has four lines
two sets of
parallel line, and the corners are at 90
degrees. These constraints
are maintained regardless of the length of the
line. The part is then extruded to a certain
height, and by setting the length of the
extrusion equal to the side of the square a cube
will be generated having properties like mass,
volume, center of gravity……. Or the length
of the extrusion could be maintained at 2 times
the side and a model to generate a block that
would be basically two equal cube
stacked. The two dimensions (length of lines)
can then be put into a spreadsheet and when a
new part is needed the spreadsheet can add
another part of a different length and a new
detail drawing can be generated without
really drawing the part again.
The actual drawing showing the
dimensional data for the part is generated. |
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B)
Boolean solid….. |
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This
is the least complex type of solid model. Great
for conceptual work because the time to
constrain and tie to a spreadsheet is
all but eliminated.
Still yields mechanical properties of mass,
volume, center of gravity…. Example…
draw a square, extrude to height required
or extrude along a path. This would result in
multiple parameters in a parametric model. |
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C)
Flat
two dimensional mechanical layout
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This
is best used for simple piece part drawing. The
results of a parametric or Boolean solid model
will yield two dimensional drawings also but are
automatically updated when the solid is changed
and can generate isometric views. |
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4. Detailing
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A) Provide dimensional data for machinist or
fabricator to build parts with.
B) What standards for drawing do customers
require, ANSI, Din, ….
C) Customer Title and numbering sequence to fit
their system
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5. Checking
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A) Analyze details to assure parts can be built
within cost estimate
B) Assure dimensional data is correct |
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6. Documentation
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A) Hardcopy prints
B) Finished work on CD
C) Download
from server |
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