CAD242 — Advanced Parametric Modeling: SolidWorks
6 , 4 lecture periods 3 lab periods Continuation of CAD 142 at the advanced level. Advanced parametric modeling and complex geometry creation techniques, advanced drawing and detailing, drawing revision, reverse engineering methods, advanced model diagnostics, and model data exchange using SolidWorks. course includes a final design project. Create advanced detail and assembly drawings. Revise drawings using Engineering Change process. Reverse engineer part and assembly geometries. Perform advanced parametric diagnostics and model data exchange. Develop a final design project. Outline: Advanced Parts and Assemblies Creation and use of reference geometry Part creation using 3D sketching techniques Advanced sweep features Advanced loft features Surface construction techniques Introduction to mold design Sheet metal Weldments Advanced Detail and Assembly Drawings Use additional drawing sheets where required Apply materials and perform mass properties analysis for requested parts Apply necessary degrees of freedom, mates, and constraints Create assembly drawings complete with notes and parts lists Revise Drawings Use printer and plotter to produce hard copy drawings for review Mark-up hard copy with required revisions per Engineering Change Request Correctly revise affected detail and assembly drawings including revision history Reverse Engineering Measurement methods and assessment Point cloud generation Scanning methods Advanced Parametric Diagnostics Techniques and Model Data E
Prerequisites: CAD142