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Solid Design II: Advanced Part Modeling: SolidWorks
Course: MPT250

First Term: 2023 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   5.0 Period(s)   5.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Creating mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks design tools. Advanced feature tools including constraints and motion. Skill enhancement in the creation of advanced assemblies and part design, standard and advanced mates, and performing mass properties analysis.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate specific skills in advanced feature creation using solids. (I)
2. Create mechanical assemblies according to industry standards and specifications using SolidWorks design tools. (I-V)
3. Effectively communicate orally, visually, and in writing in the manufacturing environment. (I-V)
4. Demonstrate personal and professional accountability. (I-V)
5. Demonstrate specific skills in advanced assembly creation. (II)
6. Demonstrate specific techniques in advanced part design. (III)
7. Demonstrate specific techniques in advanced assembly design. (IV)
8. Demonstrate specific applications of standard and advanced mechanical mates. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Advanced feature creation
   A. Advanced options
      1. Extrude base/boss
         a. Add volume
         b. Remove volume
      2. Revolve base/boss
         a. Add volume
         b. Remove volume
      3. Swept
      4. Lofted
      5. Boundary
   B. Productivity tools
      1. Rib
      2. Draft
      3. Shell
      4. Wrap
      5. Mirror
      6. Patterns
   C. Reference geometry
      1. Planes
      2. Coordinate systems
      3. Axis
      4. Center of mass
   D. Multi-body parts
   E. Curves
      1. Composite
      2. Helix/spiral
      3. 3D sketch
   F. Complex drafts
   G. Advanced rounds/fillets
   H. Cosmetic features
II. Advanced assembly creation
   A. Mirror/pattern options
   B. Restructuring assemblies
   C. Design tables
   D. Parametric assemblies
   E. Simplified representations
   F. Replace components
III. Advanced part design
   A. Hybrid modeling
      1. 3D sketching
      2. Extraction of body types
         a. Surfaces to solids
         b. Solids to surface
   B. Linked dimensions
   C. Feature scope
   D. Best practices and techniques
IV. Advanced assembly design
   A. Top down assembly
   B. Bottom up assembly
   C. Global variables
   D. Equation driven assemblies
   E. Design tables
   F. Alternate positions and phantom drawings
V. Standard and advanced mechanical mates
   A. Pathmate
   B. Width
   C. Gear
   D. Screw
   E. Universal joint
   F. Motion study
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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