PRDE 1400 - Introduction to SolidWorks & 3D Parametric Solid Modeling

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Use selected menus, modeling the part within the time allowed.
2. Use selected options, modeling the part within the time allowed.
3. Develop and use selected customized tool bars, modeling the part within the time allowed.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will develop Basic Part Models.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate appropriate design intent, completing all modeling exercises required to model the part.
2. Apply best profile/efficient modeling practices required to model the part.
3. Demonstrate appropriate placement of model in space, with 90% accuracy.
4. Construct defined and under-defined sketches, with minimum 90% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will develop Basic Assembly Parametric Models.

Objectives:

1. Create new components required to model the assembly.
2. Add and position components within the time allowed.
3. Create associativity of components, with a minimum of 90% accuracy.
4. Analyze and explode the assembly, with a minimum of 90% functionality.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will create 3-Dimensional and Orthographic Electronic Drawings.

Objectives:

1. Develop electronic orthographic views within the time allowed.
2. Develop electronic 3-dimensional views within the time allowed.
3. Develop electronic auxiliary views with minimum 90% accuracy.
4. Develop electronic section views with minimum 90% accuracy.
5. Develop electronic detail views with minimum 90% accuracy.

1.  
   1. Orientation
2.  
   1. Introduction to SolidWorks
      1. Basic Functionality
      2. User Interface
         1. Create toolbars
         2. Create a folder
         3. Save a file
      3. Basic Functionality NOTE: Save to external device. User interface Demonstration
   2. File Management
      1. Create Folders Demonstration NOTE: save to external device
   3. Part Template
      1. Create Part Templates ANSI and ISO
      2. Demonstration
   4. Lab
3.  
   1. 3-D Solid Modeling
   2. Creating a Single Part
      1. Sketching
      2. Features
         1. Base
            1. dimension
            2. extrude
            3. save
   3. Lab
   4. Start Create a Single Part - Demonstration
   5. The 40 minute Running Start
4.  
   1. 3-D Solid Modeling
   2. Creating a Single Part
      1. Sketching
      2. Features
         1. Boss
            1. extrude
            2. add relations
            3. create cut
      3. Lab
      4. Create a Single Part - Demonstration
5.  
   1. 3-D Solid Modeling
   2. Creating a Single Part
      1. Sketching
      2. Features
         1. Create fillets and rounds
   3. Lab
   4. Create a Single Part - Demonstration Completed
6.  
   1. 3-D Solid Modeling
   2. Creating a Single Part
      1. Sketching
      2. Features
         1. Shelling out the part
         2. Dimension using handles
         3. Cutting a section
   3. Lab
   4. Create a Single Part - Demonstration Completed
7.  
   1. Lab
      1. Base
   2. Start Battery Part Lab Activity
8.  
   1. Lab
      1. Project 1 - Battery Part
         1. Base
9.  
   1. Lab
      1. Project 1 - Battery Part
         1. Base
         2. Start plate (Tentative)
10.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 1 - Battery Part
          1. Base due beginning of class
       2. Start Plate
11.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 1 - Battery Part
          1. Plate
12.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 1 - Battery Part
          1. Plate
13.  
    1. Project 1 - Battery Part Completed
       1. Plate Due Beginning of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Start Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
          1. Lens
14.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
15.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
          1. Lens
16.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
          1. Lens
17.  
    1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
       1. Lens Completed - Due Beginning of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Start Bulb
18.  
    1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
       1. Bulb
19.  
    1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
       1. Bulb
20.  
    1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
       1. Bulb
21.  
    1. Project 2 - Lens and Bulb
       1. Bulb Completed - Due Beginning of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Start Project 3
          1. O-ring, switch
          2. Lens cap and housing
22.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3 - O-ring
23.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3 - O-ring - Due by End of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Project 3 - Start Switch
24.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3 - Switch - Due by End of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Project 3 - Start Lens Cap
25.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3 - Lens Cap
26.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3 - Lens Cap - Due by End of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Project 3a - Start Housing
27.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3a - Housing
28.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3a - Housing
29.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3a - Housing - Due at Start of Class
30.  
    1. Lab
       1. Project 3a - Housing - Due at Start of Class
    2. Lab
       1. Start Project 4 - Assembly Modeling
31.  
    1. Lab
       1. Exploded View
32.  
    1. Assembly Modeling Due at Start of Class
       1. Exploded View Due at Start of Class
    2. Course Evaluation