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Credit- Degree applicable
Effective Quarter: Fall 2016

I. Catalog Information


DMT 62A
SolidWorks: Top-Down Design and Advanced System Tools
4 Unit(s)
DMT 62B4 Unit(s)
DMT 62C4 Unit(s)
DMT 62D4 Unit(s)
DMT 62E4 Unit(s)

 

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.


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

 None

IV. Essential College Facilities

 CAD computer laboratory

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

VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives

A.Accuracy and Completeness of assigned CAD projects.
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