AutoCAD Mechanical Essential Training (2019)

AutoCAD Mechanical includes the very best of AutoCAD along with industry-specific libraries of parts and tools for mechanical engineering, making it a must-learn application for anyone involved in the design and construction of machinery. AutoCAD Mechanical is one of the toolsets available in one AutoCAD. This course covers the basics of the AutoCAD Mechanical 2020 user interface and leads you step-by-step through producing precise, measured mechanical engineering drawings and designs. Shaun Bryant teaches you how to structure your drawings and data, create and edit geometry, generate parts from the library, and annotate your drawings. Plus, he shows how to perform design calculations you’ll need for manufacturing, as well as create templates that are customized to suit your workflow.
Topics include:
Navigating the AutoCAD Mechanical 2020 interface
Managing layers and object properties
Structuring, reusing, and editing your mechanical data
Creating key geometry
Adding centerlines and holes
Manipulating geometry
Inserting parts with part generators
Creating drawing sheets
Annotating parts
Placing dimensions
Creating a bill of materials and parts list
Calculating design factors
Using existing drawing data
Creating a default standard template