Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

The Saylor Foundation

Collection:

Saylor Foundation

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

CAD, or computer-aided design, is a powerful modeling tool that technical professionals use. This course will introduce the student to the process of modeling 2- and 3-D objects with computer-aided design; the student will learn the basics of drafting by hand as well. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the design process and basic CAD practices for engineering design and drawing; Identify CAD representations like orthographic projections, 3D modeling, and section views; Identify and use CAD annotation and presentation skills like dimensioning, tolerance, and assembly drawings; Create 2D sketches and parts using CAD software; Edit and modify 2D sketches and parts using CAD software; Print and present 2D sketches and parts using CAD software; Model basic and advanced 3D parts using CAD software; Edit and modify basic and advanced 3D parts using CAD software; Create 3D assemblies using CAD software; Create 2D projections from 3D models and assemblies and learn how to annotate projections; Apply the skills attained from 2D and 3D modeling to design working drawings by using CAD software. (Mechanical Engineering 104)

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Assessments, Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Readings, Syllabi, Textbooks, Other

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video, Interactive

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0
You are welcome to share, remix, and adapt this course under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License; however, many linked materials within this course are copyright of their respective authors/owners and may not be openly-licensed. Please respect the copyright and terms of use associated with each resource.

Copyright Holder:

The Saylor Foundation