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Learning Objectives
Content
- Orthographic Review and Introduction to the 3D CAD Field
- Hardware and software
- Systems environment for 2D and 3D modeling
- Uses of 3D modeling in industry and assemblies
- Review of orthographic, auxiliary, section, and pictorial drawings
- Review of ANSI and ISO standards and symbols used in industry
- Solid Modeling of Parts and Mechanical Features
- Analyzing and interpreting parts for simplest loops to create solids
- Extruding, revolving, sweeping, and primitive models
- Basic solid model building
- Compound solid
- Visualization, wireframes and surfaces
- Generating 2D views from solid models
- Solid Modeling of Assemblies
- Creating, moving, and rotating multiple parts for an assemblies
- Part duplication, blocks, and XREFs
- Labeling assemblies and callout techniques
- Checking interference and fitment using 3D models
- Product and Part Presentation and Documentation Creating 2D and 3D views of parts and assemblies for presentation
- Dimensioning in 2D and 3D views for construction and end users
- Product trees and assigning standard part numbers and file controls
- Tags, attributes, and tabular bill of material format
- Basic schematic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping notation
- Display options and basic rendering
- Basic Part Analysis and Conventional Mechanical Construction Techniques
- Materials of construction and uses in 3D CAD
- Uses reference tables to locate ideal materials for construction
- Basics of metal part construction and integration into CAD models
- Machining and welding
- Casting
- Forming and stamping
- Basics of non-metal part construction and the affect on 3D model design
- Injection molding of plastics
- Forming and casting of non-metals
- Creating 3D models based on specific construction guidelines
- Reverse engineering and brainstorming
- Simple Mechanisms and Uses in Design
- Gears and gear assemblies
- Cams and followers
- Standard four bar linkages and direct power transmission
- Modern and unconventional methods of power transmission
- Electro-mechanical design components
- Using 3D CAD to generate and verify accuracy of mechanism assemblies
- Engineering Methods and Analysis
- Static and dynamic modeling of problems
- Generating and using formulas to solve simple engineering problems
- Generating reports and 3D models which display solutions to problems
- Mechanical Project and CAD Proficiency Exam
- Mechanical project
- Optional CAD certification
- Orthographic Drawings and Dimensions
- Create complete orthographic drawing set with auxiliary view, section view, and detailed dimensions using conventional 2D techniques
- Complete a review worksheet on ANSI and ISO drawing and dimensioning
standards and mechanical design symbols that are used in industry
- Solid Modeling of Parts and Mechanical Features
- Create the solid model of a mechanical part
- Generate a complete set of orthographic projection drawings including all required auxiliary views, section views, and detailed dimensions, from a solid model
- Generate basic 3D pictorial projections from the solid mode of the part
- Create and edit a simple wire-frame model
- Complete a worksheet on mechanical fasteners and solid modeling techniques
- Solid Modeling of Assemblies
- Create the solid model of a mechanical assembly using externally referenced parts
- Generate a complete set of orthographic projection drawings from the 3D assembly models including all required auxiliary views, section views, and detailed dimensions
- Generate and label basic 3D pictorial projections from the assembly models
- Create a complete bill of materials for an assembly and include all required labels, material properties, and product trees
- Render and present and assembly and component parts in a professional drawing display
- Complete a worksheet on simple mechanical assemblies, bill of materials, symbols, and construction techniques
- Part Analysis and Mechanical Construction Techniques
- Create and edit solid models of which conform to their assigned principles of construction
- Model a part which requires machined features
- Model a part which requires cast features
- Model a part which requires welded features
- Model a part which requires forming and forging features
- Model a part which requires injection molded features
- Create the solid model of a simple gear power transfer assembly and verify the accuracy of its functionality
- Create the solid model of a simple cam and follower power transfer assembly and verify the accuracy of its functionality
- Create the solid model of a simple linkage power transfer assembly and verify the accuracy of its functionality
- Analyze a series of models for kinematic efficiency and dynamic forces
- Complete a worksheet on mechanisms of mechanical power transfer and manufacturing of parts
- Create and edit solid models of which conform to their assigned principles of construction
- Project Completion and CAD Examinations
- Complete mechanical assembly project which includes an analysis of a student determined assembly for design accuracy, manufacturability, cost, efficiency, and material choices
- Complete comprehensive CAD based examinations and any optional software and certification tests
Assignments
Method of Evaluation
Worksheets, quizzes, and exams (objective and essay) which demonstrate the student's ability to identify, interpret, and solve common mechanical engineering design problems using conventional terms and techniques.
Problem solving exercises which demonstrate the student's ability to interpret engineering data and object attributes, generate 2D and 3D CAD models of key elements, apply orthographic methods to display solutions according to industry standards, and solve basic mechanical engineering and manufacturing problems.
Creation of accurate and detailed 3D CAD models according to ANSI or ISO standards, which demonstrate the student's ability to apply measurement data, basic static and dynamic force tests, manufacturing benefits or drawbacks, and mechanical design features to common design problems.
Presentation of an mechanical design project which includes 3D CAD models, projected drawing views according to ANSI or ISO standards, calculations, and graphical representations of solutions to an actual design problem with specific geometric, material, and manufacturing limitations.
Practical exams which demonstrate the student' ability to apply the principles of graphic modeling to create, edit, and analyze 3D CAD models.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Construct a minimum of two 3D solid CAD models and place in a working assembly with exploded views and bill of materials.
Demonstrate student knowledge of creating, via one or more 3D solid models, a standard 2D orthographic engineering drawing with 1st and 3rd angle projections, dimensions, and labels.
Student Learning Outcomes
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- Orthographic Review and Introduction to the 3D CAD Field
- Hardware and software
- Systems environment for 2D and 3D modeling
- Uses of 3D modeling in industry and assemblies
- Review of orthographic, auxiliary, section, and pictorial drawings
- Review of ANSI and ISO standards and symbols used in industry
- Solid Modeling of Parts and Mechanical Features
- Analyzing and interpreting parts for simplest loops to create solids
- Extruding, revolving, sweeping, and primitive models
- Basic solid model building
- Compound solid
- Visualization, wireframes and surfaces
- Generating 2D views from solid models
- Solid Modeling of Assemblies
- Creating, moving, and rotating multiple parts for an assemblies
- Part duplication, blocks, and XREFs
- Labeling assemblies and callout techniques
- Checking interference and fitment using 3D models
- Product and Part Presentation and Documentation Creating 2D and 3D views of parts and assemblies for presentation
- Dimensioning in 2D and 3D views for construction and end users
- Product trees and assigning standard part numbers and file controls
- Tags, attributes, and tabular bill of material format
- Basic schematic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping notation
- Display options and basic rendering
- Basic Part Analysis and Conventional Mechanical Construction Techniques
- Materials of construction and uses in 3D CAD
- Uses reference tables to locate ideal materials for construction
- Basics of metal part construction and integration into CAD models
- Machining and welding
- Casting
- Forming and stamping
- Basics of non-metal part construction and the affect on 3D model design
- Injection molding of plastics
- Forming and casting of non-metals
- Creating 3D models based on specific construction guidelines
- Reverse engineering and brainstorming
- Simple Mechanisms and Uses in Design
- Gears and gear assemblies
- Cams and followers
- Standard four bar linkages and direct power transmission
- Modern and unconventional methods of power transmission
- Electro-mechanical design components
- Using 3D CAD to generate and verify accuracy of mechanism assemblies
- Engineering Methods and Analysis
- Static and dynamic modeling of problems
- Generating and using formulas to solve simple engineering problems
- Generating reports and 3D models which display solutions to problems
- Mechanical Project and CAD Proficiency Exam
- Mechanical project
- Optional CAD certification
- Orthographic Drawings and Dimensions
- Create complete orthographic drawing set with auxiliary view, section view, and detailed dimensions using conventional 2D techniques
- Complete a review worksheet on ANSI and ISO drawing and dimensioning
standards and mechanical design symbols that are used in industry
- Solid Modeling of Parts and Mechanical Features
- Create the solid model of a mechanical part
- Generate a complete set of orthographic projection drawings including all required auxiliary views, section views, and detailed dimensions, from a solid model
- Generate basic 3D pictorial projections from the solid mode of the part
- Create and edit a simple wire-frame model
- Complete a worksheet on mechanical fasteners and solid modeling techniques
- Solid Modeling of Assemblies
- Create the solid model of a mechanical assembly using externally referenced parts
- Generate a complete set of orthographic projection drawings from the 3D assembly models including all required auxiliary views, section views, and detailed dimensions
- Generate and label basic 3D pictorial projections from the assembly models
- Create a complete bill of materials for an assembly and include all required labels, material properties, and product trees
- Render and present and assembly and component parts in a professional drawing display
- Complete a worksheet on simple mechanical assemblies, bill of materials, symbols, and construction techniques
- Part Analysis and Mechanical Construction Techniques
- Create and edit solid models of which conform to their assigned principles of construction
- Model a part which requires machined features
- Model a part which requires cast features
- Model a part which requires welded features
- Model a part which requires forming and forging features
- Model a part which requires injection molded features
- Create the solid model of a simple gear power transfer assembly and verify the accuracy of its functionality
- Create the solid model of a simple cam and follower power transfer assembly and verify the accuracy of its functionality
- Create the solid model of a simple linkage power transfer assembly and verify the accuracy of its functionality
- Analyze a series of models for kinematic efficiency and dynamic forces
- Complete a worksheet on mechanisms of mechanical power transfer and manufacturing of parts
- Create and edit solid models of which conform to their assigned principles of construction
- Project Completion and CAD Examinations
- Complete mechanical assembly project which includes an analysis of a student determined assembly for design accuracy, manufacturability, cost, efficiency, and material choices
- Complete comprehensive CAD based examinations and any optional software and certification tests
- Create solid models of conventional mechanical parts and assemblies using a 3D CAD system, and analyze the components for accuracy, function, and fit.
- Generate all types of pictorial views of parts and assemblies from solid models and add dimensions, GDT notation, notes, and assembly instructions conforming to industry standards.
- Generate all necessary orthographic views of parts and assemblies from solid models and add dimensions, GDT notation, notes, and assembly instructions conforming to industry standards.
- Identify and explain basic methods and materials used in manufacturing products and their identification on industrial drawings.
- Create weldment drawings using standard AWS conventions and standards based on economic and functional constraints.
- Generate sheet metal development drawings, including intersections and tabs, for a variety of mechanical applications.
- Construct technical illustrations drawings using methods typically used for manuals and maintenance instructions.
- Solve and model basic design problems related to power transmission methods which employ gears, cams, and linkages.
- Create an electronic schematic drawing and utilize it in the creation of component layout, silkscreen, and drill drawings for a basic printed circuit board design.
- Produce a multiple part detail and assembly drawing including the calculation of fits and tolerance stack checking.
- Reading
Reading assignments incorporating college level texts and instructor handouts which depict and analyze modern problems in 3D CAD modeling, commercial part and assembly design, material properties, manufacturing processes, and quality controls.
- Writing
A. Problem solving exercises of increasing complexity, which require successful use of sketching, 2D and 3D CAD modeling, ANSI and ISO standard orthographic projections with dimensions, and manufacturability considerations. B. Worksheets and drafting exercises consisting of technical reports, multiple choice identification, and calculations which reinforce knowledge gained through reading assignments, individual research, and case studies.
- Oral Assignments
A. Self directed research and development of a mixed media presentation relating to technical drawing, 3D CAD modeling, contemporary part and assembly design, material properties, and manufacturing methods.
- Other Assignments
No oral assignments.
