Learning nTopology

1h 46mIntermediate2021-01-21

Authors

nTopology

Building the next generation of engineering design tools

Evan Pilz

Application Engineer at nTopology

Course details

nTopology works in conjunction with CAD packages to provide engineers and designers with high-performance, unbreakable geometry; a unique, field-driven design capability; and novel tools for workflow automation. Instructor Evan Pilz introduces the software and how to use it, including the block system, fields, lattices, and reusable workflows. First, Evan explains what prior skills and knowledge you’ll need for this course and what you can expect to learn. He shows why nTopology was created, how it is different from other software, and which industries use nTopology. He then walks you through the nTopology block system, building your first workflow, creating custom blocks that fit your current needs, and exporting parts from nTopology. Plus, learn how to use fields to drive your design and get useful tips, tricks, and best practices for working smarter with this software.

Skills covered

nTop PlatformnTopologyMechanical EngineeringProduct and Industrial DesignProduct and ManufacturingLearning

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Designing for advanced manufacturing
02 - Prior skills and knowledge
03 - What is nTopology and nTop Platform
04 - Why nTop
05 - How does nTop Platform work

1. Your First nTop Workflow

06 - A first look at nTop Platform
07 - Your first nTop workflow
08 - Modifying your first workflow with Lightweighting

2. Custom Blocks in nTop

09 - Making your own custom block workflow
10 - Creating a custom block
11 - Modifying your custom block

3. Exporting Parts from nTop

12 - Getting the part out of nTop
13 - Getting the part out of nTop as a mesh
14 - Getting the part out of nTop as a CAD part
15 - Getting the part out of nTop as slices

4. Field Driven Design in nTop

16 - An introduction to fields
17 - Using fields to drive geometry
18 - Using fields to perforate a plate

5. Lattices in nTop

19 - Lattices
20 - Stochastic lattices
21 - Conformal lattice between CAD faces
22 - Conformal lattice on CAD face

6. Toolkits in nTop

23 - Introducing Toolkits

Conclusion

24 - Tips, tricks, and best practices
25 - Recap and next steps