Credit- Degree applicable | Effective Quarter: Fall 2016 | I. Catalog Information
| DMT 62A | SolidWorks: Top-Down Design and Advanced System Tools | 4 Unit(s) | DMT 62B | | 4 Unit(s) | DMT 62C | | 4 Unit(s) | DMT 62D | | 4 Unit(s) | DMT 62E | | 4 Unit(s) |
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| Prerequisite: Any DMT 61A-E course. Lec Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 72.00
Out of Class Hrs: 48.00
Total Student Learning Hrs: 144.00 Advanced 3D Solid Modeling techniques using SolidWorks. Emphasis is on Advanced Assembly Mates, Large Assembly Management Tools, and Top-Down Design. In addition, time is given to safe and proper development of new Solid Models and Drawing Documents from legacy solid models, using so-called Top-Down Assembly techniques. |
| Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO)
| | Create and edit/maintain large & complex SolidWorks Assemblies using Advanced 3D Solid Modeling techniques & methods. |
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II. Course Objectives A. | Learn advanced-level Assembly Design and Solid Modeling Techniques. |
B. | Apply commonly accepted engineering standards & practices to a given project using specialized SolidWorks tools. |
C. | Build multiple part & assembly configurations that interact with Design Tables, Bills-of-Materials (Parts Lists), and complex Detail/Assembly Drawings. |
D. | Utilize SolidWorks Sheet Metal Module in a Top-Down Assembly Environment. |
E. | Create & edit/manipulate very large, complex assemblies ("unlimited" number of parts) containing multi-level, nested configurations as a method. |
III. Essential Student Materials IV. Essential College Facilities V. Expanded Description: Content and Form A. | Learn advanced-level Assembly Design and Solid Modeling Techniques. |
1. | Create and work with 3D Sketches, Splines, Curves & Points. |
2. | Apply Datum Tools to develop complex Datum Geometry: Compound Angle Planes, Datum Curves, Coordinates Systems. |
3. | Use Advanced Solid Features such as Sweeps, Lofts, each with non-linear pathways and Multiple Guide Curves. |
B. | Apply commonly accepted engineering standards & practices to a given project using specialized SolidWorks tools. |
1. | ANSI Drafting Standards are discussed in some detail, with a mention to other common drafting standards used around the world. |
2. | ASME Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing Standards as applied to Mechanical Designs & Drawings. |
3. | Custom (Industry- or Company-Specific) Mechanical Design & Drafting Standards are developed as a part of program training. |
C. | Build multiple part & assembly configurations that interact with Design Tables, Bills-of-Materials (Parts Lists), and complex Detail/Assembly Drawings. |
1. | Create Automated Parametric Bill-of-Materials. |
2. | Establish & extract configuration-specific data for multi-phase projects. |
D. | Utilize SolidWorks Sheet Metal Module in a Top-Down Assembly Environment. |
1. | Create custom sheet metal parts in the context of its host assembly, using external references to develop the part's physical geometry. |
2. | Utilize Advanced Sheet Metal features & tools to extend user capability beyond the relevant content in the pre-requisite course. |
E. | Create & edit/manipulate very large, complex assemblies ("unlimited" number of parts) containing multi-level, nested configurations as a method. |
1. | Utilize so-called Configurations (as defined by SolidWorks) to develop & control very large assemblies through the use of Design Tables. |
2. | Use "Envelope Part Method" and/or "Skeleton Part Method" to control very large assemblies. |
VI. Assignments A. | On-line video lectures, viewed as assigned during the course. |
B. | 36 CAD projects demonstrating progressive mastery of SolidWorks Drawing Tools |
C. | Reading from text (70% by page count) is required. |
VII. Methods of Instruction | Lecture and visual aids
Discussion of assigned reading
Quiz and examination review performed in class
Homework and extended projects
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VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives A. | Accuracy and Completeness of assigned CAD projects.
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B. | Mid-term Examination covering assigned video lectures, textbook reading, & basic CAD projects.Exam will be evaluated on completeness of solid modeling requirements. |
C. | Final Examination evaluating student’s comprehensive understanding of Top-Down Design in SolidWorks CAD projects by means of accuracy and completeness of advanced techniques. |
IX. Texts and Supporting References A. | Examples of Primary Texts and References |
1. | Tran, Paul "SolidWorks 2015 Part II - Advanced Techniques", SDC, 2014 |
B. | Examples of Supporting Texts and References |
1. | Lombard, "SolidWorks 2013 Bible", Wiley, 2013 |
X. Lab Topics A. | Advanced System sets toolbars and menu |
B. | Methods of Top-Down Design |
C. | Complex 3D Solid parts and assemblies |
D. | Multibody design techniques |
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