MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

UTICA AND ROME, NEW YORK

PHYSICAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

ADVANCED SOLID MODELING

MT256

Reviewed and Revised by Nathan Roscup – 4/19/2017

I.  COURSE DESCRIPTION:

MT256 Advanced Solid Modeling C-1, P-4, Cr-3

(previous title: Advanced Pro/Engineer CAD)

This course covers advanced solid modeling concepts and techniques. Topics include creating complex parametric models and assemblies using all feature types; creating detail and assembly drawings with various sectioning and view techniques; measurements; surfaces; and motion and analysis models. Model and assembly pre-planning are emphasized.

Prerequisites:

MT155 Introduction to Solid Modeling or permission of the Dean of CENTER FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

II.  COURSE MATERIALS

Text: Solidworks Advanced Techniques(current edition) by Paul Tran, SDC publications

III.  STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.  The student will demonstrate the ability to use software menus in advanced feature, solid modeling, and assembly applications.

2.  The student will demonstrate the ability to modify and customize program parameters.

3.  The student will demonstrate the ability to use software menus to model, document, and analyze designs.

4.  The student will demonstrate the ability to produce and present project information.

5.  The student will demonstrate the ability to set up and execute basic mechanical analysis using a computer analysis package.

6.  The student will demonstrate the ability to create detailed, complex drawings and other documentation based on solid models and assemblies.


MAJOR TOPICS

Week Lecture Lab

1: Introduction, file management Mapkeys, program customization

2: Advanced feature creation Advanced feature creation exercises

3: Parametric modeling Parametric modeling exercises

4: Parametric assembly Parametric assembly exercises

5: Advanced detailing and options Setting personalized/company detailing options

6: Advanced detailing and drawings Advanced detailing and drawing exercises

7: Introduction to Pro/Mechanica Pro/Mechanica exercises

8: Pro/Mechanica capabilities Design and analysis of student model

9: Pro/Mechanica limitations Design and analysis of student model

10: CAD/CAM / RP demonstration Student project proposals

11: Feature modeling demonstration Student project development

12: Assembly design demonstration Student project development

13: Drawing demonstration Student project development

14: Analysis demonstration Student project development

15: Student presentations Student presentations

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COURSE NAME:______MT256 Advanced Pro/Engineer (CAD)______

DATE FACULTY NAME CHANGE INPUT MEASUREMENT ASSESSMENT ACTION

5/5/08 / J. Birt / Title and Catalog Description
2/28/17 / N. Roscup / Removed Disabilities Statement (for syllabi)
03/02/17 / N. Roscup / Removed Jeff Birt’s Info (for Syllabi), changed font, updated book, and added cover page.
04/19/17 / N. Roscup / Updated Format

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