MasterAcademy - Classroom 1

Training

KeyCreator: Sheet Metal

Recommended Course Length: 2 days
Cost: Call for pricing

This class is run on a "by request" basis. Fill out our Request more information form to learn more.

Summary

This class features Sheet Metal modeling strategies, creation, modifying and creation functions. Sheet Metal modeling techniques, productivity techniques and special cases will be presented. Flat patterns and other tools for quoting are provided to help your total efforts.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Mechanical Designers/Drafters as well as Engineering Managers who have KeyCreator modeling training and desire knowledge in the area of sheet metal work within KeyCreator.

Prerequisites

It is required that the student have a working knowledge of:

  • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, or Microsoft® Windows® XP.
  • Working knowledge of KeyCreator and the creation of solids within the software.
  • Drafting, design, or engineering experience.

Each Student Receives

  • Telephone support on class topics for 30 days
  • Certificate of completion

Topics Covered*

  • Course Overview & Materials
  • Modeling Strategies
  • Creation Functions
    • Solids
    • Surfaces
    • Solid features
  • Sculpting Shapes
    • Booleans
    • Trim/Break
  • Modification Functions
    • Prune & Graft
    • Face editing
    • Editing solid features
    • Topology
    • DDE
  • Repairing Models
    • Verify body
    • Maintenance tools
    • Torn/ripped bends (no relief)
  • Modeling Techniques & Specials Cases
    • Perimeter - Quote Tool
    • Flat Pattern
    • Large number of cutouts (performance)
    • Tubes
    • Variable Blend Radius (Chutes)
    • Tanks
  • Productivity Techniques
    • Variables & Macros
    • Templates
    • Toolbars
    • K-factor
  • Labs
    • Lab #1 - Panel-By-Panel
    • Lab #2 - SM By Editing Solids
    • Lab #3 - Mating SM Parts
    • Lab #4 - SM Enclosure
    • Lab #5 - Repair & Unfold
    • Lab #6 - Stamped/Formed Parts
    • Lab #7 - Tank/Container
    • Lab #8 - Variable Bend Radius
    • Lab #9 - SM Box With Reliefs
    • Lab #10 - Flat Pattern
    • Lab #11 - Duct With Flange Details
    • Lab #12 - Weldments & Plates
    • Lab #13 - Templates, Macros & Variables

*Note: The course topics are a guideline and class topics may be modified by the instructor based upon the class flow.

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