Cutting notch in edge.

[Anonymous]

Hi Guys,
I'm a total noob to this stuff. We got a 3d printer and I've been doing a lot of basic designs, right now Im having an issue with trying to figure out how to cut a notch (if that is even the correct wording) in the edge of a plate. I've searched google quite a bit but have not found an answer to my question.

Basically I want to do this;


Also could anyone recommend a good tutorial to put me on the fast track to basic design work?

Thank you!
JC

[mpatchus]

Define a work plane where you want the notch located.

Create a sketch (like either shown) to define the size of the notch.

Extrude or Revolve the sketch to achieve the desired notch.

Part is attached for review.

[gsmith9810]

The basic tutorials that ship with Inventor are a good way to get started. There are also a number of books (search Amazon). One approach that many use with success is to model the part the way you would machine the part: create your raw stock and then remove material in steps so you are left with your part. Of course, this doesn't always work...