Design Methodology - Developing a design specification, concept generation, concept selection and management of the design process.

Solid Modelling - Defining datums, sketching, basic 3D shape creation using extrude, revolve sweep etc. Shape modifiers including round, chamfer and shell. Basic assembly of components.

CAD Integration - Understanding data transfer methods. Using IGES, STEP and polygon based data transfer standards. Organising data using layers and other techniques prior to transfer.

100% in course assessment. A major design assignment will be set that gives the opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities in all areas of the module content. The student will be expected to use an industry standard solid modelling CAD system. The summative element of this assessment will be made via a 3000 word report covering the design process undertaken and a description of how various CAD techniques were applied. This report will utilise graphics to convey ideas where possible which may be offset against word count.

2 hours per week will take place in a laboratory where demonstration, practical exercises and formal labworks will be undertaken to teach CAD skills. This will be supported by a series of 1 hour lectures covering the underlying principles of design methodology and the technology being taught.

Regular 1 hour maximum formative practical assessments will be set on CAD operation to focus the students learning.
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CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid, ISBN: 0-07-072857-7
Basic Prof/ENGINEER in 20 Lessons, L Gary Lamit, 1997, ISBN: 053495068X
Technical manuals for software used.

Solid modelling software such as ProEngineer Wildfire

None.