2. Objectives
Acquire fundamentals and knowledge
in order to use different CAD Systems
according to the drawing, design
or project to produce .
3. Contents
1: Giving a general knowledge of features and characteristics in CAD
systems.
2: Getting knowledge on how to use 2D layer CAD systems.
3: Using tools on CAD software: Drawings. Animation. Simulation. Analysis.
Assembly Visualization. Configurations. Exploded assemblies.
4: Introducing concepts on Advanced Surface Modeling ( Bezier. B-Spline i
NURBS).
5: Algorithmic parametric modeling / Computational Design & Methods
5: Using visualization and rendering solutions.
6: Working with communication between software. Importing/exporting files.
4. Specific contents
1: Advanced Digital Surface Modeling ( Bezier. B-Spline, NURBS).
– Modelling strategies (Curve network, blend, loft, rail revolve, sweep…).
– Absolute, relative & polar coordinates
– Editing objects (move, copy, trim, array, offset, scale, chamfer, fillet, mirror, join, explode….)
– Reverse engineering
– Curve Degrees
– Continuity between surfaces.
– Advanced modelling tools.
– Algorithmic parametric modeling / Computational Design & Methods
– Plugins (Grasshopper, VRay …)
– ….
2: Using 2D layer CAD systems.
– Basic CAD Drawing Techniques
– Layers and Linetypes
– Working with Entity Points and Object Snaps
– Annotating a Drawing with Text and Hatching
– Basic Editing Skills (Deleting, Moving, Copying, and Offsetting,Rotating, Mirroring, Scaling
Objects)
– Editing Edges and Corners of Objects
– Producing Arrays of Objects (ARRAY)
– Modifying Object Characteristics
– Creating Blocks
– Dimensioning a Drawing (Linear , Radial, Angular Dimensioning )
– ….
15. New product design
complete process of bringing a new product to market foram the CAD point of view
0- Idea Screening / research (brainstorming)
Understand and observe the market, the client, the technology, and the limitations of the problem;
Synthesize the information collected at the first step; Finally test the concept with users/customers
Definition of basic functions of the product
1- Solution design -> Preliminary sketches
2- 3D modeling / Rendering
3- Kinematic System Analysis
4- Analysis: Validation (FEA) / Technical Feasibility / Materials / Environmental impact
According to performance and aesthetic requirements
Evaluate and improve the concept
3D Printing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)
Sustainability Xpress
5- Prototype development / 3D printing /Packaging
6- Technical Documentation and Releases
Operating manual (usage, maintenance, presentation)
16. 0. Idea Screening / research (brainstorming)
Understand and observe the market, the client, the technology, and the limitations
of the problem.
Synthesize the information collected at the first step.
Finally test the concept with users/customers.