Credits:
3
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with Solid Works, a parametric design application used commonly for Mechanical/Industrial and Robotic solid modelling. The course is designed to provide students with an experiential learning environment through a process or task based approach to learning the individual features and functions of Solid Works, thereby emphasizing processes and procedures for completion of any task. The course begins with an overview of the sketching environment where students learn to create 2D objects such as lines and arcs. Definition is then added to sketch including dimensions and geometric relationships. You will learn the fundamentals of solid modelling using extrusions, rotations, lofts, patterns and sketching tools. Solids are then quickly created by converting the sketches into 3D models. Solids are then arranged into assemblies where interference and motion can be studied. Professional technical drawings can then be generated in accordance with Industry standards. Students attending this course are expected to have some experience with computers and WindowsTM operating system. Some knowledge of the principles of drafting or design is helpful.