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
| Date | Topics | Reference | Teaser | Exercise | Projects | ||||||||||||||
| 00S | Wed, 8/26 | Inspiration | |||||||||||||||||
| 01S | Thu, 8/27 | name game & design challenge | |||||||||||||||||
| 01L | Wed, 9/2 | Logistics, Design Process | dSchool Bootcamp | ||||||||||||||||
| Engineering Drawings | Drawing Standards | TAG starts | |||||||||||||||||
| 01S | Thu, 9/3 | SW: sketch & extrude | Videos: 1 | Crank | Bone | ||||||||||||||
| 02L | Wed, 9/9 | Prototyping & Laser Cutting | |||||||||||||||||
| 02S | Thu, 9/10 | SW: adv. sketching & basic assembly | Piston | Body | |||||||||||||||
| 03L | Wed, 9/16 | Additive Manufacturing | PRESS & DERBY start | ||||||||||||||||
| 03S | Thu, 9/17 | SW: reference geometry | Videos: 1 2 3 | Crest & Cube | TAG due, PRESS review | ||||||||||||||
| 04L | Wed, 9/23 | Assembly Methods | |||||||||||||||||
| 04S | Thu, 9/24 | SW: advanced features | Pulley | Box | PRESS & DERBY reviews | ||||||||||||||
| 05L | Wed, 9/30 | Complex Geometry / Parametrics | |||||||||||||||||
| 05S | Thu, 10/1 | SW: more advanced features | Crowbar | PRESS due, DERBY review | |||||||||||||||
| 06L | Wed, 10/7 | DISSECT introduction | DISSECT starts | ||||||||||||||||
| 06S | Thu, 10/8 | Fall Break - NO LAB! | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| 07L | Wed, 10/14 | DERBY demos | DERBY due | ||||||||||||||||
| 07S | Thu, 10/15 | SW: Surface Modeling | Soapdish | Strainer | |||||||||||||||
| 08L | Wed, 10/21 | The Joy of PDM | DISSECT renderings | ||||||||||||||||
| 08S | Thu, 10/22 | DISSECT work time | Saddle | ||||||||||||||||
| 09L | Wed, 10/28 | No Lecture | DISSECT assemblies | ||||||||||||||||
| 09S | Thu, 10/29 | DISSECT work time | |||||||||||||||||
| 10L | Wed, 11/4 | PLAY introduction | DISSECT animations | ||||||||||||||||
| 10S | Thu, 11/5 | PLAY teaming | |||||||||||||||||
| 11L | Wed, 11/11 | Machine Components | |||||||||||||||||
| 11S | Thu, 11/12 | PLAY concept review | |||||||||||||||||
| 12L | Wed, 11/18 | PLAY pitches | PLAY pitches | ||||||||||||||||
| 12S | Thu, 11/19 | PLAY proof review | |||||||||||||||||
| 13L | Tue, 11/24 | WEIRD WEEK: LAB ON TUESDAY | |||||||||||||||||
| 13S | Wed, 11/25 | THANKSGIVING BREAK | |||||||||||||||||
| 14L | Wed, 12/2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 14S | Thu, 12/3 | PLAY pre-flight review | |||||||||||||||||
| 15 | Tue, 12/8 | PLAY finale (date and time TBD) | PLAY finale | ||||||||||||||||
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