TECH 4472 – Computer-Aided Design

Lectures and Homework Files & Media Links

All information on one handout

Content UnitVideosSlidesFiles
01A – View ControlsVideo 1855/1980 Model – Sample
01B – Panel MountVideo 1855
Video 1980
Drawing – Panel Mount
02A – Step BlockVideo 1855
Video 1980
Drawing – Step Block
02B – FlywheelVideo 1855
Video 1980
Drawing – Flywheel
03 – Expressions, I BeamVideo 1855Drawing – Section Props
04 – Feature Modeling: AC NutVideo 1855Drawing – AC Nut
05A – Master Model: BoxVideo 1855
05B – Master Model: Box DrawingVideo 1855
06 Layers & Reference GeometryVideo 1855Drawing – Cylinder
07 Test 1
08 Stirling Engine Group ProjectVideo F20 Slides Part Assignment.pdf
Report 1.pdf
Report 2.pdf
Report 3.pdf
Report 4.pdf
Report 5.pdf
09 Assemblies (Bottom-Up)Video 1 1855
Video 2 1855
Models – Valve Parts
10 CurvesVideo 1855
11 Assemblies (Top-Down)Video 1 1855
Video 2 1855
Model – Motor
12 Law CurvesVideo 1855SlidesDrawing1 – Plumb Bob
Drawing2 – Nozzle
13 Assemblies as MFG StepsVideo 1855HandoutModel – Casting
14 Part FamiliesVideo 1855Handout
15 Test 2
16 Exploded ViewsVideo 1855Print
17 Design FundamentalsVideo 1855 Slides
18 FEM SimulationVideo 1855
19 GD&TF20 Video 1 1855
F20 Video 2 1855
20 NX PMIVideo 1855PMI Part
21 CMM & Reverse EngineeringVideo S20
Video 1855
Model
22 Additive MFG/3D PrintingF20 Video Slides
23 Rendering & VisualizationVideo 1855 Slides
24 Introduction to OnShapeVideo 1855 Slides
25 Introduction to CAMVideo 1855Models
26 Final Exam

Lab Files & Media Links

Lab 00 Measurement Review
Lab 01 Triangle SketchesVideo
Lab 02 Trial Head
Lab 03 Displacer Crank
Lab 04 Test 1 Practical
Lab 05 Lego Block
Lab 06 Rocker Arm
Lab 07 Lego Assembly
Lab 08 Test 2 Practical
Lab 09 Earle Model & Drawing
Lab 10 Stirling Engine Project Due
Lab 11 Stirling Engine Prints Reassignment
Lab 12 NX Sheet Metal
Lab 13 Final Exam Practical

Unit 1 – Introduction to NX

Lectures

  • Part A – Open a File and Use View Controls
    • 1A Homework Assignment
      • Nothing to Upload for 1A
    • 1A Quiz 1855 (applies through 1980)
  • Part B – Example Model – Panel Mount Model
    • NX 1926 Video
    • NX 1980 Video
    • 1B Homework Assignment
      • Create a 3D model of the Panel Mount.
      • Name your file as follows: HW01A_uuid.prt (where uuid is your email, not U number).
      • Note: All geometry must be fully constrained.
      • Upload TWO files:
        • Your PRT file (see name format above)
        • A SCREENSHOT showing the sketch is properly defined.
    • 1B Quiz
      • Know when and how units of an NX model are specified.
      • Know the process of specifying a destination directory (folder).
      • Understand the difference between a U number and a UUID.
      • Understand what a sketch is.
      • Understand best practices regarding holes and round shapes.
      • Understand how to know when a sketch is properly defined.
      • Know two ways that a 2D boundary can be used to create a 3D body.

Labs

  • Lab 01 – Triangle Sketches

Unit 2 – Sketching

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