ETD 2364C - Introduction to SolidWorks

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 77
Effective Term Fall 2008 (400)

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software. Topics include the integration of advance parametric solid modeling drawing tools into SolidWorks. (Note: MAC computers are not recommended for ETD courses.)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will understand the procedures of using the interface by:
    1. starting and exiting the program.
    2. searching for a file or folder.
    3. demonstrating the ability to open, save, and copy a file.
    4. resizing working windows.
    5. using SolidWorks windows and toolbars to start a drawing.
  2. The student will understand the basic functionality of SolidWorks software by:
    1. creating a new part document and 2-D sketch views of a solid model.
    2. applying and editing dimensions on the object.
    3. describing the characteristics of extruding the base features and the sketch.
    4. creating the desired drawing views to document the design procedures.
    5. performing analyses on the computer model and refining the design as needed.
  3. The student will develop a drawing in SolidWorks by:
    1. creating and modifying a drawing.
    2. performing analyses on the computer model and refining the design as needed.
    3. measuring and calculating properties of parts.
    4. entering and saving data for the drawing.
  4. The student will understand how parts and assemblies are related by:
    1. creating and modifying a part.
    2. modifying feature size.
    3. designing a fastener.
    4. creating an assembly drawing.
  5. The student will understand the placement of the standard Toolbox parts in assemblies by:
    1. defining parts of an assembly in a directory.
    2. modifying Toolbox part definitions to customize standard Toolbox parts.
    3. verifying that Toolbox and Toolbox Browser are set up and running.
  6. The student will understand the techniques of revolve, sweep, and loft features by:
    1. applying basic revolve features to a part.
    2. working with sweep features.
    3. sketching the sweep section.
    4. creating the sweep path.
    5. creating section, detail, and auxiliary views.
    6. The student will understand basic drawing concepts of parts and assemblies by:
    7. applying basic drawing concepts to assembly parts.
    8. creating detailed drawing of parts and assemblies.
    9. applying orthographic projection principles to the layout of the drawing.
    10. discussing problems created by using assembly parts.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors. Drawings will be free from obvious defects and will meet the instructor’s criteria for accuracy, neatness, and conformity to professional standards. The student will attain a minimum average grade of 70% on instructor-developed classroom measures showing no syntax or execution errors. Given a problem appropriate for a SolidWorks solution, the student will be able to construct and draw SolidWorks diagrams in accordance to a set of predefined specifications.

History of Changes

Effective 20022. Was 2359C; # changed by F/R, Effective 20081(0400). 3-Year Review 2009
C&I Approval: 11/26/2002, BOT Approval: 01/21/2003, Effective Term: Fall 2008 (400)

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