ENGT 280

What is covered in ENGT 280...

The ENGT 280 class is a continuation of the ENGT 170 class. This class is designed to give students advanced instruction in the creation of complex three-dimensional parts and assemblies using the MicroStation V8i CAD (Computer Aided Design) program.

The Saturday MicroStation course begins with a review of 3d techniques. The student will then complete a series of advanced 3d drawings of mechanical parts. 2d views with a border and title block will then be generated using techniques introduced in the ENGT 170 course.

There is a lab manual available for examples of each project. There are also video demos (requires instructor permission) that show the process to complete the initial projects for the class. The drawings will be fully dimensioned and plotted. As in the previous course, students may elect to resubmit their projects to be graded a second time. The two grades are averaged together.

ENGT 280 Lab Manual

Once the initial 14 projects are completed, the student will then complete a small welding project and the creation of various welding symbols. After this the student will finish the course with the drawing of the final mechanical project. This will consist of a small assembly of a vise used on a milling machine.

At the end of the course students will assemble all of the completed projects into a portfolio. This way the student will leave the class with a record of their completed work. This portfolio is suitable for assistance in gaining employment as a MicroStation CAD designer or for college credit when transferring.

It is important that the student understand the basics of orthographic and isometric projection, dimensioning techniques, lineweights, and text sizes prior to beginning this course. If the student feels that the possess these skills they should contact the instructor to challenge the prerequisite.

Good luck and I hope that you will enjoy the class!