EGR 248 Graphics and 3-D Modeling

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Covers graphic communication, multi-view and pictorial representation, conceptual design, spatial analysis, and engineering design representation through use of parametric modeling software.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of DRF 130; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Use Solidworks in drafting and engineering applications.
Generate parametric 3-D models of machine parts and assemblies.
Produce single and multi-view drawings from 3-D solid models.
Compute tolerances.
Generate pictorial views from 3-D models.
Analyze fit for assembled machine parts.

Content Outline

Extruded Models
Revolved Models
Sweeps and Lofts
Projection of 2-D Views from a 3-D Model
Auxiliary Views
Tolerance Computation
Linking a 3-D Model to a Spreadsheet
Assembly
Interference Checking
Exploded Views