Covering the fundamentals of the modern mechanical design process, from basic need-finding through computerized manufacturing, topics in this hands-on, project-based course include: product definition (need-finding, observation, sketching, brainstorming, and prototyping); computer-aided design (part creation, assemblies, and animation using SolidWorks 2013); basic computer simulation and analysis; rapid prototyping (laser cutter and 3-d fused-deposition modeling); basic CNC machining; and general engineering design practices (materials, dimensioning, tolerances, etc.).


SCHEDULE & TASKS ((:toggle label="show/hide old" hide old:))

Date Topics Reading Teaser Exercise Projects
01L Tue, 1/28 Logistics, Design Process dSchool Bootcamp
Engineering Drawings Drawing Standards TOKEN starts
01S Thu, 1/30 SW: sketch & extrude Helpful Video! T01 E01
02L Tue, 2/4 2D prototyping PRESS starts
02S Thu, 2/6 SW: Advanced Sketching; Laser Cutting T02
03L Tue, 2/11 assembly methods, DFA TOKEN due
03S Thu, 2/13 SW: Assemblies Videos: 1 2 3 T03 E03
04L Tue, 2/18 3D prototyping
04S Thu, 2/20 SW: Reference Geometry T04 E04
05L Tue, 2/25 capturing complex geometry, DFM PRESS design due
05S Thu, 2/27 SW: Advanced Features T05 E05 PRESS final due
06L Tue, 3/4 additive manufacturing details
06S Thu, 3/6 SW: More Features T06 DERBY design review
07L Tue, 3/18 surface modeling DISSECT approval (Mon)
07S Thu, 3/20 SW: Surface Modeling T07 (E07:)
08L Tue, 3/25 DISSECT renderings (noon)
08S Thu, 3/27 DERBY complete
09L Tue, 4/1 (no lecture)
09S Thu, 4/3 T08
10L Tue, 4/8 Final Project Intro LOCOMOTE starts
10S Thu, 4/10 DISSECT complete
11L Tue, 4/15 Machine Elements
11S Thu, 4/17 LOCOMOTE design reviews
12L Tue, 4/22
12S Thu, 4/24
13L Tue, 4/29 Final Project Demonstrations LOCOMOTE complete


RESOURCES

reference Textbook (Machine Elements in Mechanical Design, 4th ed., by Robert L. Mott)

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