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4472 Computer-Aided Design (NX)
10:44 pm | August 5, 2011

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Image: A. Stacey, J. Odell, E. Turner (Fall 2010)

Overview of CAD technology, hardware and software options; parametric solid modeling principles; applications to produce computer generated models, assemblies, photo-realistic renderings and working drawings.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Product Lifecycle Management
  3. NX Environment
  4. History of CAD Technology and Industry
  5. Product Development Process
  6. 3D Modeling and Viewing
    1. Basic CAD Terminology
    2. Feature-Based Modeling (CSG)
    3. Sketch-Based Modeling (Brep)
    4. Solid Modeling Tools and Techniques
  7. Assembly Modeling
  8. Drafting
  9. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  10. Advanced Modeling and Visualization
    1. Part Families
    2. Law Curves
    3. Rapid Prototyping
    4. Rendering and Visualization
    5. *Reverse Engineering
    6. *Finite Element Analysis
    7. *Programming Interfaces
    8. *Free-Form Surface Modeling
* Subjects that will be covered if time permits

Lab Assignments

Group Project

Homework and In-Class Assignments

Additional Information

Course YouTube Playlist

Basic NX Tutorial Videos

Useful Links

UM Course Documents (Private)

 

 

 

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