ME-430 Introduction to Computer Aided Design ARM BRACKET - Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0

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ME-430 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
ARM BRACKET -
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0
Dr. Herli Surjanhata





In a system window, create a new directory called ME-430 (e.g.
H:\PTC_Working_Dir\ME-430).



From File pull down menu, select Set
Working Directory.

Select Working Directory dialog
box appears


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Select the ME-430 directory
to highlight it and select OK.

All files created in this
session will be stored in ME-

430 directory.

Note:


You can also create a new
directory by selecting
.













Pick the Create a new object icon
.



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Type in ARM_BRACK for the name of

the new part.

Un-check Use default template.











The default units of Pro/E is
inlbs_part_solid.

The units of the bracket is mm,
so select mmns_part_solid.

Click OK since the part will have
millimeters units.

Click OK in the New dialog box.

The default datum planes
appear in the graphics area.

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CREATE A BASE FEATURE




Create the base feature – Pick the
Extrude Tool icon
.



In the dashboard, click the

option.



Click on Define.




Pick RIGHT datum plane as Sketch
Plane.

For Sketch Orientation Reference pick
TOP datum plane, and set Orientation to
Top.

Then click the Sketch button
.


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Click the Close button in the
References dialog box.



Click the small forward > icon to expand,
and pick
.

Draw a horizontal centerline through
coordinate system. This centerline is
used to ensure symmetry of the section.

Use the appropriate Sketcher Tools to create and dimension the section as shown
below.

, , , , ,

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Click
.

Type in 40 for the depth of extrusion.





Click
.


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Click
and select Standard Orientation.

CREATE BOTH SIDES CUT



Pick the Extrude Tool icon
.


Click the Remove Material icon
.

Select the Extrude on both sides
icon
.

Enter the cut depth 25 mm.

Click
.

Click on
to define
sketch section for cut.