Computer Aided Design / Drafting
An Introduction to Engineering
INSTRUCTOR:
Bill Cain, 269-673-3121 extension 3845
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This two year course introduces students to the field of engineering through the use of computer
aided design software. The course content is delivered through lecture and self paced learning
modules covering mechanical and architecture design. Students will begin with basic 2-D
drawings and advance through 3-D parametric modeling and animation.
PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
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UNDERSTAND AND APPLY SOUND LETTERING PRACTICES ON A
DRAWING
1. Demonstrate lettering skills on given assignments
2. Discuss various styles of lettering and their applications
UNDERSTAND THE BASIC GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES
USED IN THE FIELD OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
1. Describe by construction, the following techniques;
a. Bisection
b. Filleting
c. Tangencies
d. Perpendiculars
e. Parallels
2. Understand the difference between the various geometric construction
techniques used in Mechanical and Engineering Drawing
3. Discuss the application of correct geometric constructions within given
mechanical/engineering drawings
COMPREHEND THE ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION METHOD OF
CONSTRUCTING MULTI-VIEW DRAWINGS
1. Understand/apply proper view placement within given
mechanical/engineering drawings
2. Describe spatial relationships of entities from view to view within given
mechanical/engineering drawings
APPLY PRINCIPLES OF DIMENSIONING TO GIVEN MECHANICAL/
ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
1. Construct part dimensions in proper views on given drawing
assignments
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2. Recognize incorrect placement of dimensions within a drawing
3. Discuss the proper use of tolerancing within mechanical/engineering
Drawings
UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS OF SECTIONAL VIEW
CONSTRUCTION AND APPLY SOUND SECTIONING PRACTICES ON
AN ENGINEERING DRAWING
1. Demonstrate proper cutting plane placement
2. Demonstrate proper view construction via placed cutting plane
3. Recognize where to apply and where not to apply sectional views within
a drawing
4. Apply the various types of sectional views to given drawings
5. Understand dimensioning as applied to sectional views
COMPREHEND THE THEORY OF AUXILIARY VIEW PROJECTION
1. Apply the theory of auxiliary view projection to given drawings
2. Recognize when auxiliary view construction is necessary within given
mechanical/engineering drawings
3. Construct proper dimensions in auxiliary views
4. Apply the various types of auxiliary views to given drawing problems
UNDERSTAND THE THEORY AND APPLICATION OF THREADED
FASTENERS AS IT APPLIES TO ENGINEERING DRAWING
1. Describe by construction, the following thread types;
a. Acme
b. Sharp V
c. Square
UNDERSTAND PROPER DIMENSIONING PRACTICES TO INCLUDE:
1. LIMIT DIMENSIONS
2. UNILATERAL TOLERANCES
3. BILATERAL TOLERANCES
COMPREHEND THE THEORY AND APPLICATION OF TOLERANCES
AS IT
APPLIES TO ENGINEERING DRAWING
1. Describe by construction, the following tolerance types
a. Limit Dimensions
b. Nominal size, tolerance, limits and allowance to mating parts
c. Clearance fit, Interference fit, and transition fit
COMPREHEND THE THEORY AND APPLICATION OF ASSEMBLY
DRAWINGS AS IT APPLIES TO ENGINEERING DRAWING
1. Describe by construction, the following
a. Proper creation and placement of a part list
b. Proper creation of part balloons
c. Proper title block information for an assembly view i.e.; sht 1 of 2
COMPREHEND THE THEORY AND APPLICATION OF WORKING
DRAWINGS
AS IT APPLIES TO ENGINEERING DRAWING
1. Describe by construction, the following
a. Proper view creation and placement
b. Proper title block information
c. Tolerance block creation
d. Proper revision block
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COMPREHEND THE USE OF WEB BASED PART LIBRARIES AND
THEIR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
1. By application use given web sites to download and apply standard parts
to given drawing assignment
UNDERSTAND HOW TO PLOT FINISHED DETAILED DRAWINGS
1. Configure software plot structure
2. Produce finished 2D plots of detailed 3D parametric mode
UNDERSTAND HOW TO PLOT FINISHED DETAILED DRAWINGS
1. Configure software plot structure
2. Produce finished 2D plots of detailed 3D parametric model
UNDERSTAND HOW TO CREATE AN ASSEMBLY MODEL FROM
PREVIOUSLY BUILT PARAMETRIC MODELS
1. Demonstrate ability to place components inside an open assembly file
2. Demonstrate ability to create new components inside an open assembly
file
3. Demonstrate ability to create assembly constraints
4. Demonstrate ability to create a final set of detail and assembly drawing
files
CLASSROOM/LAB MATERIALS:
Textbooks:
Kicklighter, Clois E., and Walter Charles Brown. Drafting and Design:
Engineering Drawing Using Manual and CAD Techniques. Tinley Park, IL: GoodheartWillcox, 2008. Print.
Kicklighter, Clois E., and Joan C. Kicklighter. Architecture: Residential Drafting
and Design. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox, 2008. Print.
Software:
AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, Model Smart, Power Draft, 3ds Max, and Rivet.
GRADING
Competencies - 40%
Tests and Quizzes – 30%
Employability Skills –30%