Chapter 2
Modeling Management
2.1 Overview
We covered part modeling planning and creation in Sections 1.9 and 1.10, respectively, in Chapter 1, “Getting Started.” We extend these concepts in this chapter and cover them in more depth. CAD modeling requires forward thinking and planning ahead. The way a CAD model (part) is created affects its downstream activities, such as using model items in dimensioning the views of a drawing. This chapter covers the many concepts necessary to understand and control 3D CAD part modeling and creation.
2.2 Types of CAD Models
CAD models can be classified into four types, from a creation point of view:
Extrusion: This is a part with a constant cross section along a given axis, with a uniform thickness along ...
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