NS219: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | Spring 2018

Description: Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD). We'll introduce the basics for designing parts and assemblies in a 3D Cartesian space. The latter part of the course will focus on personal designs for the students' projects as well as focus on design rules for building FDM 3D printed parts.

Course Director: Eric Lam
Office Hours: By Appointment
Location: GH-N107, [email protected]

For your study list please use:
NS 219, 3 units, Director: Vikaas Sohal, Grade option: S/U

Time: MWF from 1:00-3:30pm
Location: Mission Hall, 2110

Syllabus

Monday, April 23, 2018

Topic: Introduction to CAD. Generating 2D sketches and turning them into 3D parts.
Assignment: Choose a CAD suite and install it on your machine.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Topic: Parametric design. Constraining 3D parts using variables. Basic design considerations.
Assignment: Submit part/design questions

Friday, April 27, 2018

Topic: Making multi-part assemblies. Tolerancing. Constraining assemblies to test mechanical function.
Assignment: Submit part/design questions

Monday, April 30, 2018

Topic: Course-directed design project
Assignment: Submit part/design questions

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Topic: Course-directed design project/Individual design project
Assignment: Submit part/design questions

Friday, May 4, 2018

Topic: Individual design project

Monday, May 7, 2018

Topic: Individual design project

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Topic: Individual design project

Friday, May 11, 2018

Topic: Individual design project
Assignment: Submit individual design