Pro/ENGINEER 2001 Mold Design and Manufacturing Practical Tutorial

Author: Liu Weiqiang
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book introduces the basic operation methods of the PRO/ENGINEER2001 software and elaborates on the basic processes of using PRO/ENGINEER2001 for part prototyping and mold design through examples. Through several examples, it provides training in creating models, establishing parting surfaces, dividing molds, mold inspection and analysis, trial molding, mold opening, establishing machining models, performing machining setup, and machining simulation. This enables readers to master the knowledge of using PRO/ENGINEER2001 for mold design and mold cavity NC machining. This book can serve as a reference for engineering technicians, faculty and students of technical colleges and vocational schools, as well as individuals in need of social training. It is also suitable as a textbook for training classes. The book is closely tied to practical applications and explains concepts through real-world examples, making it particularly suitable for self-study.
Chapter 1: Basic Knowledge of Using PRO/ENGINEER2001
This chapter provides a brief introduction to the PRO/ENGINEER software and summarizes the new features of PRO/ENGINEER2001, while also explaining and describing the operational environment of PRO/ENGINEER2001.
1.1 Introduction to PRO/ENGINEER
PRO/ENGINEER is a parametric CAD/CAM software developed by PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation) in the United States in 1988, covering design to manufacturing. It integrates part design, product assembly, mold development, NC machining, sheet metal design, mechanism simulation, stress analysis, and product database management. It is renowned for its powerful solid parametric modeling capabilities and is widely used in industries such as machinery, electronics, automotive, aerospace, and home appliances. It has the following characteristics:
13-D modeling Compared to traditional 2D design systems, PRO/ENGINEER is a 3D modeling system.