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. Texts (see also: TECH 1521)
There is a free, online textbook available online (NX10 For Engineering Design). You probably want to save it to your flash drive. Also: see NX12 Help Files
Quiz Archive
(not the quizzes you are looking for).
Class Session
- 01A – View Controls
- 01B – Panel Mount Example
- Sketching and Sketch Constraints
- Expressions
- Feature Modeling
- Modeling Workflow & Best Practices
- Reference Geometry & Visibility, Layer Control
- TEST 1
- Product Design & Development
- Assembly (bottom up)
- Curves
- Assembly (Top Down)
- Law Curves
- Assemblies as Manufacturing Steps
- Part Families
- TEST 2
- Design Fundamentals I
- FEM Simulation
- Introduction to Group Project (Stirling Eng.)
- GD&T Part I
- GD&T Part II
- CMM & Reverse Engineering
- 3D Printing
- Rendering
- Introduction to OnShape
- Introduction to CAM 1
- Introduction to CAM 2
- Test 3
Lab Session
- Triangle Sketches
- Trial Head
- Lego Block
- TEST 1 Practical (preview)
- Pipe Hanger Bracket
- Crane Rail
- Lego Assembly
- TEST 2 Practical (preview)
- Model & Drawing [required to pass course]
- Solar Cooker – Design
- Solar Cooker – Build
- Sheet Metal
- TEST 3 (Preview [parts 1 & 2 only])
- FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive
Patent project is due at final exam period.
