Examines the use of Computer-aided design (CAD) in advanced operations of making three-dimensional models. Solids analysis and the manipulation of geometry is explored utilizing current CAD software. Concepts of parametric modeling, drafting principles are reviewed and developed as they relate to solid model geometry.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Drawing set up, establish standards
- Creation of 3D parts
- Changing a 3D part
- Place 3D part into an assembly: orient, constrain, and animate
- Place 3D part into an assembly: orient, constrain, and animate
- Utilizing dimensions and text in drafting
- Creating a part by use of surfaces
- Create three-dimensional (3-D) drawings
- Create complex three-dimensional surfaces**
- Construct three-dimensional geometric objects
- Insert three-dimensional solid geometric objects into an assembly
- Demonstrate the creation of basic three-dimensional solids
- Apply various techniques to create advanced three-dimensional solid models
- Explain the differences between wireframe, surface, and solid models
- Orient 3D models in the world coordinate system
- Create non-planar surfaces of various shapes
- Create 3D solids of basic geometric shapes by extruding and revolving profile objects
- Modify a solid model to edit faces and edges
- Understand and utilize the drafting environment and its properties
- Animate assemblies
Assessment and Requirements
All students will be required to complete a set of competencies measured through drawings, tests, written assignments, and achieving a cumulative average of 60% or above.