Course Description:

This course offers an in-depth exploration of AutoCAD Mechanical, a specialized toolset of AutoCAD tailored for mechanical engineering. It covers essential features for drafting, designing, and modeling mechanical components and assemblies. Students will learn to utilize the software to enhance productivity and streamline mechanical design processes.

Course Objectives:

To provide comprehensive training in the use of AutoCAD Mechanical for creating detailed 2D and 3D mechanical designs.

To develop proficiency in using the mechanical toolsets, including standard parts, annotations, and intelligent drafting.

To enable students to apply AutoCAD Mechanical in real-world scenarios, from concept to detailed design.

To understand the integration of AutoCAD Mechanical with other CAD software and PLM systems.

Introduction to AutoCAD Mechanical : Overview of AutoCAD Mechanical interface and features • Setting up projects and managing files • Basic drawing and editing tools • Customizing the workspace
Drafting Fundamentals : Creating and modifying 2D geometries • Using layers, blocks, and attributes • Introduction to mechanical symbols and annotations • Dimensioning and detailing
Advanced 2D Drafting and Annotations : Utilizing standard parts and features • Creating and editing complex Sketchs • Automated BOM generation • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Transition to 3D Modeling : Introduction to 3D modeling in AutoCAD Mechanical • Creating and editing 3D parts and assemblies • Navigating and visualizing in 3D space • Converting 2D designs into 3D models
Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques : Detailed part and assembly modeling • Using parametric design features • Applying materials and rendering techniques • 3D annotations and documentation
Final Project and Review : Capstone project: Complete a mechanical design from concept to detailed documentation • Peer review and feedback sessions • Course summary and Q&A

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Navigate the AutoCAD Mechanical interface and utilize its specialized toolsets.

Create and modify detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings and models.

Employ advanced features for annotations, dimensions, and tolerances.

Use libraries of standard parts and generate automated BOMs (Bills of Materials).

Integrate AutoCAD Mechanical workflows into broader engineering projects.

Produce professional-grade mechanical drawings for manufacturing and documentation.