Computer Aided Design Theory and Practice
Lab Session Learn NX 12, SolidWorks 2018 and more
Course Description
This course (ME 5763: Computer Aided Design Theory and Practice) covers the fundamentals (both theory and practice) of computer-aided design with emphasis on geometric modeling and the underlying mathematical representations of curves, surfaces and solids as well as graphic representations. The lecture topics include introduction to digital design and manufacturing, representation of curves, representation of surfaces, representation of solids, CAD/CAM data exchange, and computer graphics.
In the lab session, the commercial CAD/CAM packages including NX12 and SolidWorks will be used to provide students with hands-on CAD/CAM experiences through exercises on features creation, sketching, drafting, solid modeling, freeform modeling, assembly modeling, and finite element analysis.
Lab Instructor
Austin Sutton
atsfk6@umsystem.edu
342 Toomey Hall, Missouri University of S&T
Office Hours: T & W 3:00PM-4:00PM
Lab Session Weekly Schedule
Note: This schedule is flexible and may be modified during the semester as needed.
| Week | Lab | Self Exercise | Due Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19 | Step into Computer Aided Design | Familiarization with Course Website and Accessing CAD Software | |
| Aug. 26 | NX: Introduction, Form Features and Feature Operations [Slides] | Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Blend, Boolean Operations, etc. | |
| Sep. 9 | NX: Tips for Sketching and Modeling [Slides] | Practice for Project 1 Task 1 | P1 Task1: Sep. 15 |
| Sep. 16 | NX: Assembly Modeling [Slides] | Practice for Project 1 Task 2 | P1 Task2: Sep. 23 |
| Sep. 23 | NX: Surface Modeling [Slides] | Practice for Project 2 | |
| Sep. 30 | NX: Drafting in NX [Slides] | Motion Simulation and Practice for Project 2 | P2: Oct. 4 |
| Oct. 7 | NX: Finite Element Analysis [Tutorial (pdf)] [Video] [impeller.prt] | Mesh Generation and Analysis for Structural Applications | FINAL PROJ. PROPOSAL: Oct. 11 |
| Oct. 14 | Motion Simulation and Introduction to SolidWorks [Slides] | Parts Modeling and Practice for Project 3 | P3: Oct. 18 |
| Oct. 21 | SolidWorks [Slides] | Assembly Modeling and Drawing | |
| Oct. 28 | SolidWorks [Slides] | Surface Modeling, Rendering and Practice for Project 4 | P4: Nov. 1 |
| Nov. 4 | NO LECTURE - NX: CAM [Tutorial (pdf)] [Die_cavity.prt] [Die_cavity_with_program.prt] | CAM Practice and Working on Final Project | |
| Nov. 11 | Q&A for final project | Working on Final Project | |
| Nov. 25 | IAM Lab Tour & Demos | Completion of Final Project | Final Project Report due Nov. 30 |
Project Assignments
- Project 1 Task 1 ————————— Due: Sep. 15
- Project 1 Task 2 ————————— Due: Sep. 23
- Final Project Proposal —————— Due: Oct. 11
- Project 2 ———————————— Due: Oct. 4
- Project 3 ———————————— Due: Oct. 18
- Project 4 ———————————— Due: Nov. 1
- Final Project Report ——————— Due: Nov. 30
Note: Please submit your projects via Canvas.
Grading
Problem Sets 15%
Lab Projects 20%
Final Project 20%
Mid-term Exam 20%
Final Exam 25%
NX 12 Tutorial
New tutorial site(new)
SOLIDWORKS 2018
Books
NX 12 for Engineering Design
Authors: Ming C. Leu, Wenjin Tao, Amir Ghazanfari, Krishna Kolan
This self-guided tutorial provides a step-by-step approach for users to learn NX 12. It is intended for those with no previous experience with NX. However, users of previous versions of NX may also find this tutorial useful for them to learn the new user interfaces and functions. The user will be guided from starting an NX 12 session to creating models and designs that have various applications. Each chapter has components explained with the help of various dialog boxes and screenshots. These components are later used in the assembly modeling, machining and finite element analysis. The files of components are also available online to download and use.
[Download] NX 12 for Engineering Design