HSM Quick Tip Video With surfacing toolpaths, the biggest struggle is figuring out which strategy will yield the best surface finish while at the same time giving you an efficient toolpath. In this quick tech tip we outline the difference between the Morph and the Parallel toolpath in Autodesk HSM. Click the Thumbnail to watch […]

Inventor Tips: How to update Your Snapshot views in your Presentation Files Problem: This is one of your first attempts at using the presentation environment inside of Inventor.  You would love nothing more than to have a view you explode to feature on the next IDW that you send down to manufacturing.  However, there is […]

The basic tips for making holes in the sheet metal in Inventor The problem of holes made in flat pattern and folded model: You have a curved surface on a sheet metal in Autodesk Inventor that you would like to punch perpendicular holes into.  You attempt to make the holes in the flat pattern. However, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BREA, CA, September 19, 2018 – KETIV, a premier engineering solutions provider and expert manufacturing consultant since 1983, has announced its partnership with Ansys. KETIV and Ansys, a global leader in engineering simulation, will work together to provide first-class simulation technology and consulting services to the world’s most innovative companies.     […]

Inventor iLogic is oftentimes based on the concept of a “Master Model”. In other words, it is a self-contained tool that includes all parts, assemblies, and their corresponding constraints. A second method, one without the “Master Model”, is something KETIV Engineers have begun to explore with customers. Jonathan Kriek, MFG Solutions Engineer, shows how KETIV […]

Making sure the visualization of your model as close as possible to reality is an important tool when displaying your models to customers. Creating a custom material in Inventor for your models can be a powerful tool that you can share with your team. More importantly, you can also generate customizable materials to ensure correct […]

I’m sure everyone wants to eliminate repetitive design in our workflows. Sometimes, this process is difficult, sometimes even needing custom coding of software. Other times, you don’t necessarily need to go as far as coding and programming. What’s more, you just need to fully leverage the power the software comes with “out of the box”. […]

We recently kicked off our first Fusion 360 meetup and had a great group of people attend. People ranging from industrial designers to enthusiasts were in attendance. What’s great about the diversity is seeing the different applications people are using Fusion 360 for and these meetups expose us to things we never knew the tool […]

Two-Dimensional tools aren’t going away any time soon. AutoCAD started the trend of computer-aided design, and a large portion of the CAD userbase still uses it to design parts and assemblies. Learn how to import AutoCAD drawings to Inventor for 3D modeling. Autodesk’s 3D modeling solution, Inventor, allows users to utilize existing 2D data to […]

Autodesk Inventor comes equipped with 2D drawing capabilities to help you create clear and accurate product documentation. To make the most of your deliverables, you need to understand how to manipulate views of Autodesk Inventor drawings to best fit the needs of your team and customers. In this session of Autodesk Virtual Academy, we cover Custom […]