2009
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Get Familiar with the Work Area
- 3 Drawing Commands in AutoCAD Mechanical
- 4 Modify Drawings with Power Commands
- 5 Generate Standard Parts
- 6 Organize Objects with Layers
- 7 Create Hidden Lines
- 8 Reusable Detailing Tools
- 9 Power Dimensions
- 10 Add Part Lists and Balloons
- 11 International Drafting Standards
- Index
9 Select the Normal representation in the Screw Assembly Grip
Representation - Front View dialog box. Click Finish.
The program adds a screw connection to fasten the two plates. Notice
that AutoCAD Mechanical automatically removes and cleans up excess
materials when you insert the screw components.
NOTE If there are holes on both the bracket and plate, it is not necessary to
select and create holes in the Screw Connection - Front View dialog box.
10 Use the AMPOWERCOPY command to copy the screw connection and
place it at the bottom of the assembly.
Insert Fasteners
In the standard part libraries, you can also find the most commonly used
fasteners for your assemblies. In this exercise, you insert a cylindrical pin into
the pin hole on the bracket.
Insert a Cylindrical Pin
1 From the Content menu, click Fasteners ➤ Cylindrical Pins.
2 Select the ISO 2338 pin.
3 Select the Front View.
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