Solidworks: Solid modeling utilizing a parametric feature. Students will be able to create part files, drawing files, and assemble files in a systematic manner regarding product development.

Part files 

• Lecture and demonstration on utilizing a parametric feature, parent-child relationship, interface, feature tools, and sketching tools.

Assembly Files 

• Lecture and demonstration on building intricate product developments using a multitude of components of part files or other subassemblies. 

• Understanding importing components and manipulating them in a 3-dimensional space utilizing standard mates, advanced mates, and mechanical mating. 

Drawing Files  

• Lecture and demonstration on creating detailed 2D drawing using dimensions, notes, datums, tolerance, and annotations to product developments. 

Simulation, Motion Studies, and Sustainability 

• Lectures and demonstrations on simulation solutions for linear and nonlinear static, frequency, buckling, thermal, fatigue, pressure vessel, drop test, linear and nonlinear dynamic, and optimization analyses. 

• Completing a motion study that graphically simulates the action of concepts to gain a better understanding before prototyping. 

• Learning sustainability will see the environmental impact reports and life cycle assessment (LCA) information connected with your concepts. 

Rhinoceros: Rhinoceros is primarily a free-form surface modeler that utilizes the NURBS. Students will create curves, surfaces, meshes, dimensions, analyze, and render ideas. 

Introduction, Rhino Objects, and Selecting Objects 

• Lectures and demonstrations on various Rhino tools and processes -

Navigating Viewports, Accurate Modeling, and Creating Surfaces from Curves 

• Lectures and demonstrations on various Rhino tools and processes.

Edit Curves and Surfaces, Transforms - Move, Copy, Rotate, and Scale, and Organization - Layers, Groups, and Blocks

• Lectures and demonstrations on various Rhino tools and processes.

Annotation - Dimensions and Text, Curve and Surface Analysis, and Render

• Lectures and demonstrations on various Rhino tools and processes.

VR Sketching: Gravity Sketch is an intuitive 3D design platform for cross-disciplinary teams to create, collaborate, and review in an entirely new way.

• Upload a 2D sketch & .obj to landingPad, then import both into Gravity Sketch VR app. 

• A loose sketch of your concept using ink tool

• A clean sketch of your concept using stroke tool

• Download through landingPad and make a sketch board in Photoshop.

• Import the mannequin at true scale, position mannequin with your model to validate product concepts

• Surface your sketch in SubD using both the surface tool and primitive shapes tool

• Export surfaced sketch via LandingPad and import into Rhino for a final rendering.

  • 1. Types - What are the different types of systems today, and where is the technology heading?

    2. Techniques - What are the current and future methods of use?

    3. Benefits - What are the advantages and disadvantages of each machine?

• Creating SubD model of a Stool or chair from a reference image

  • Key feature to use:

    1. Primitive Shapes

    2. Line Tool

    3. Curve Tool

    4. Mirror Feature

    5. Copy Model

    6. Color Model

Ideation Machine Technology - Understand current and new technology that aids us in ideation, prototyping, and potential manufacturing. These technologies are but are not limited to 3D printing (FRM, SLS, and SLA), 3D scanner, CAD Table, CNC, and 3D Paper Printer.

Subtractive Manufacturing

• What is subtractive manufacturing, and how does it apply to sustainable product development? 

• Lecture on subtractive manufacturing and its current and future role. 

• Lecture on CNC machining (turning, drilling, boring, milling, reaming), Electrical discharge machining (EDM), and Water jet cutting. 

Additive Manufacturing - 

• What is additive manufacturing, and how does it apply to sustainable product development? 

• Lecture on additive manufacturing and its current and future role. 

• Lecture on FRM, SLS, and SLA printing. 

• Lecture on the available filament material and how they differ in the printing process and what new potential materials are on the horizon. 

• Open discussion on how this manufacturing process can assist in sustainable product development.

CAD Table and 3D Paper Printer 

• Types - What are the different types of systems today, and where is the technology heading?

• Techniques - What are the current and future methods of use?

• Benefits - What are the advantages and disadvantages of each machine?

Machine Tools 

• Drill Press

• Table Saw

• Belt Sander

• Compound Miter Saw

• Bandsaw

• Planer

• Joiner

• Scroll Saw

Hand Tools Instruction

• Tool Cabinet 1

• Tool Cabinet 2