Project 01 was an introductory assignment in Pro Engineer that required the student to create three parts using the software's modeling tools. For part A, basic features like extrusion, holes, and chamfers were used to model a block. Part B involved more advanced tools like revolved sketches to add a protrusion to a base. Some issues with placement and orientation occurred but were resolved. Part C used patterns to efficiently duplicate fins, though thickness adjustments were needed when duplicating. Overall the goals of learning Pro Engineer's modeling capabilities and creating the three parts were successfully accomplished in the assignment.

1. UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
Project 01
Solid Modeling Assignment 01
Ryan R. Bierl
9/17/2009
Project 01 was intended to introduce Pro Engineer. To do this we were required to create three parts
using the Tutorial and Multimedia CD. We learned the basic techniques in solid modeling, as well as
various techniques in the “sketcher mode”.

2. Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Project Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 2
3 Results ................................................................................................................................................... 2
3.1 Part A............................................................................................................................................. 2
3.2 Part B ............................................................................................................................................. 3
3.3 Part C ............................................................................................................................................. 3
4 Discussion.............................................................................................................................................. 3
5 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 4
6 References ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1 Introduction
Project 00 served as an introduction to Pro Engineer. Pro Engineer is a very widely used program within
the engineering community as well as other industries. That is why it is important to understand how to
use this program effectively. With the aid of the Tutorial and Multimedia CD we were able to learn the
basic skills to create and manage models in the Pro Engineer program.
2 Project Requirements
Project 00 is an introduction to 3D solid modeling. This project required the use of the Tutorial to create
three vastly different parts using the various tools in Pro Engineer.
3 Results
3.1 Part A
(a) (b)
Figure 1 (a) The CAD model of the block in Part A; and (b) the same CAD model of Part A at a different view.
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3. 3.2 Part B
(a) (b)
Figure 2 (a) The CAD model of Part B; and (b) the same CAD model of Part B at a different view.
3.3 Part C
(a) (b)
Figure 3 (a) The CAD model of Part C; and (b) the same CAD model of Part C at a different view.
4 Discussion
Being the first part of Project 00, part A required the use of the most basic features of Pro Engineer. As
you can see by viewing the above figure, the round and chamfer tools were used along with the hole
tool. But before those tools were used the extrusion tool was implemented to give a 2D sketch depth.
This tool is probably the easiest and most effective tools in Pro Engineer, at least at this level.
The second part of Project 00 required the use of some more advanced tools in Pro Engineer. To create
the shaft like protrusion at the top of the base you were required to create a revolved sketch along with
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4. the round tool to smooth it out. There was one problem we ran into however. We were able to created
the revolved protrusion, but at first we were unable to create it in the correct spot. The first time we
tried to create the protrusion it was centered on the back face instead of in the center of the top. To fix
this were had to change the orientation of the first extrusion which was used to make the base of the
part. Another feature that was used after removing the material from the base to create the cut-out,
you were required to mirror that same cut-out. The purpose of mirroring an action it to decrease the
amount of time spent on creating a model. The hole, chamfer and extrusion tools were also used to
create this part.
Even though Part C looks very complex, it did not require a lot of skill to create. The main feature, the
fins, was created using a simple process called a pattern. Once one fin was created, you are able to
select it and recreate it as many times as you desire. One of the biggest problems was that when we
went to duplicate the single fin by making the pattern it would not recreate the fin with the desired
thickness. This made it impossible for the revolved cut to affect the newly created fins. To rectify this we
were forced to change the thickness for each of the 11 newly created fins and then reapply the revolved
cut. Other than that Part C was relatively easy.
5 Conclusion
The goals of Project 00 were to introduce Pro Engineer and its abilities for 3D solid modeling. I believe
that these goals were accomplished, and that I have learned to use many of the tools that Pro Engineer
has to offer. Also I believe that I have created these parts accurately .
6 References
The references used to complete Project 00 are:
Pro Engineer Wildfire 4.0: Tutorial and Multimedia CD written by Roger Toogood, PH.D., P. Eng.
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