CATALOG DATA:
Introduce the concepts of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) using Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire software.  Subjects include; feature based solid modeling, assembly and mechanism design, dimensioning and detailed drawings for documentation, and tool path generation for computer-aided manufacturing.

PREREQUISITIES:
None

TEXTBOOKS:
Smith, Steven G., Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 Basic Design, CADQUEST Incorporated, 2005, Smith, Steven G., Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 Introduction To Analysis and Motion Tools, CADQUEST Incorporated, 2005

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce the student to the basic concepts of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
• To expose the student to contemporary computer design tools for aerospace and mechanical engineers.
• To prepare the student to be an effective user of a CAD/CAM system.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Sketching and Extruding Features
• Feature-Based Modeling and Construction Tools
• Groups, Families and Modifying Features
• Detailed Drawings and Documentation
• Sections and Auxiliary Views
• Assemblies and Mechanism Design
• Sweeps, Blends and Advanced Modeling Techniques
• Introduction to Behavioral Modeling and Analysis Tools
• Computer Aided Manufacturing and Virtual Machining

SCHEDULE:
This course meets for 50 minutes 3 times a week or for 75 minutes 2 times a week.

CONTRIBUTION TO PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:
This course is 100% devoted to engineering design with some consideration toward manufacturability, environmental and social impact.

CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT:


Outcome criterion	Topic	Student’s previous knowledge	Direct measures of outcome
(1a) (2k)	Be able to model a part. Be able to create an assembly of parts. Be able to create a detailed drawing. Be able to assemble a manufacturing environment. Be able to create basic NC sequences necessary for material removal.	None	Homework Projects Exams Other **
(2k) (5j)	Be able to use a commercial CAD/CAM software package as an engineering tool.	None	Homework Projects Exams Other **
(3d) (4g)	Obtain a hands-on experience in computer-aided design and manufacturing through individual and group projects. Become familiar with the drawing mode as a primary tool for creating detailed drawings of parts and assemblies for documentation.	None	Homework Projects Exams Other **

PREPARED BY: Richard B. Strebinger July 11, 2006

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