Creating Contoured and Plastic Parts - Autodesk Inventor 2010: No Experience Required - page 381

FIGURE 8.19 Inserting the final groove
FIGURE 8.20 The finished solid model of the bearing cover
As far as the solid model goes, you're fi nished with your work. But it could be
just the beginning for these interrelated parts.
Making Components
Using the multibody workfl ow in the part is a great way to develop the basic
concept with assurance that your features are consistent — but it's only part of
the value of the methodology. It's also only part of the bigger picture from a
workfl ow perspective. You'll still want to manage this type of design as an