ENME272: Introduction to Computer Aided Design

Credits: 2

Description

Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in MATH141.
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Mechanical Engineering department.
Credit only granted for: ENME414 or ENME272.
Fundamentals of CAD, using solid modeling packages (Pro/E, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor). Two and three dimensional drawing. Dimensioning and specifications. Introduction of CAD based analysis tools. Students will complete a design project.

Semesters Offered

Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
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Learning Objectives

  • Provide students with a conceptual understanding of the principles of CAD systems.
  • Implementation of CAD principles and its connections to CAD based simulation and analysis tools.
  • Provide proficiency with main software systems: Creo Parametric 3.0, SolidWorks 2016, Autodesk Inventor 2016 and NX 10.0.
  • Enhance the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  • Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practices.
  • Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
  • Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  • Enhance your skills related to teamwork through the team project which is performed in groups of 4 to 5 students.

 

Topics Covered

  • Week 1:  Introduction to Creo Parametrics: Format, feature-based modeling and engineering drawing
  • Week 2:  Feature-based modeling and engineering drawing
  • Week 3:  Section views, revolve, bled and engineering drawing
  • Week 4:  Test 1
  • Week 5:  Sweep, Helical sweep, components for assembly
  • Week 6:  3D modeling and assembly of systems
  • Week 7:  Assembly Drawings of an assembly using Creo Parametrics
  • Week 8:  Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design of Boeing 747 Model
  • Week 9:  Test 2
  • Week 10:  Introduction to SolidWorks
  • Week 11:  SolidWorks Assembly Drawings and Introduction to SolidWorks Simulation
  • Week 12:  Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
  • Week 13:  Inventor Assembly and Introduction to Inventor Simuluation
  • Week 14:  Introduction to NX11.0
  • Week 15:  Project Presentation

 

Learning Outcomes

  • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  • an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
  • an ability to communicate effectively
  • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

Additional Course Information

Credit only granted for ENME 272 or ENME 414. Students entering the Mechanical Engineering program in fall 2012 or later are required to take ENME 272 for their curriculum but may substitute ENME 414 in place of ENME 272 if desired.

Textbook 

Engineering Design and Creo Parametric 3.0
Guangming Zhang, College House Enterprises, LLC., 2014.

Other supplemental materials: Herbert Yankee, Engineering Graphics, PWS Publishers, 1985.

Prerequisites 

ENES100
Corequisite: MATH 141 or equivalent

Class/Laboratory Schedule 

  • One 110 minute lecture/studio each week
Last Updated By 
Dr. Babak Eslami, June 2017