Gaurav Verma / Matt Weber
Autodesk Inventor 2026 Black Book Part II - Advanced CAD Design, Simulation, and Manufacturing MasteryAutodesk Inventor 2026 Black Book Part II is your go-to professional guide for mastering advanced 3D CAD modeling, assembly design, FEA simulation, mold design, sheet metal, frame generation, and model-based annotations. This expertly written resource is tailored for engineers, designers, educators, and CAD professionals aiming to boost productivity and gain deep insights into the latest features of Autodesk Inventor 2026. Whether you are working in product development, automotive design, aerospace, tooling, or manufacturing, this book empowers you with real-world examples, step-by-step tutorials, and practical challenges to bridge the gap between classroom training and industrial application.What’s Inside?Advanced Assembly and Sub-Assembly Techniques - Learn iCopy, mirroring, and patterns, plus how to use Design Accelerator for bolted connections, power transmission systems, and joints.Sheet Metal Design Mastery - Dive into bends, flanges, K-factors, punch tools, unfolding, and creating accurate flat patterns.Frame Generator and Structural Analysis - Insert, miter, notch, and analyze frame members with integrated beam/column calculators.Weldment Design & Weld Calculators - Use groove, fillet, cosmetic welds, symbols, and custom weld calculations.Complete Mold Design Workflow - Create mold assemblies, define shrinkage, cooling channels, runners, gates, ejectors, sliders, lifters, and generate 2D mold drawings.Surface & Freeform Modeling - Utilize sculpting tools, patch boundaries, and advanced surface repair for complex industrial designs.Stress & Frame Analysis with FEA - Learn static and modal analysis, meshing techniques, contact settings, load applications, and shape generation.Model-Based Definition (MBD) - Apply 3D annotations, tolerance features, datum targets, and create section views for next-gen documentation.Key Features:Covers latest tools and workflows in Autodesk Inventor 2026Includes hands-on practices, self-assessments, and design problemsIntegrates design for manufacturing (DFM) and PLM workflowsBridges academic learning with industry applicationsIdeal for use in mechanical design, tooling, product development, and advanced CAD training
