The goal of the course is for each student to develop their visualization skill and their ability to create and understand engineering drawings using standard views and drawing practices. There is no instrument drawing component in this course. Much of the theory is explored using freehand sketching (ie. without a lot of attention to graphical precision), while accurate implementation of the theory is accomplished using the computer. In the computer lab, we will be using a program called Pro/ENGINEER, Solid Works and AutoCAD. These programs are parametric, feature-based solid modeling system that can be used to produce computer models of parts and assemblies, as well as fully detailed engineering drawings. In addition to creating design documentation (engineering drawings), the model can be used for many other engineering design functions, such as stress analysis or creation of code for numerically controlled manufacturing machines.

 

SolidWorks is designed to help a user develop and refine solid modeling skills

Training Features:

• Fundamentals of 3D Modeling in SolidWorks

• Fundamentals of Assembly Modeling

• Fundamentals of Drawing

• Dimensions

• Extrude and Revolve Features

• Battery, lens, bulb, face fillet

• Revolved-Base Feature

• Shell, dome feature

• Sweep and Loft Features

• Top Down Assembly

• Sheetmetal Overview

• Manufacturing Considerations

• Using Equations in the Assembly

• Design Tables