Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title CAD 1226: CAD Drafting Practices for Industry

Catalog Description

Credits 4
Hours/Week 7 (1 lecture, 6 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) CAD 1039
Other requirements Students must receive a grade of C or better in all CAD courses.
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course is the foundation for engineering and technical drafting basics which is designed to provide working knowledge of the industry’s graphic language and detailed drawings using SolidWorks. Topics that will be introduced are geometric construction by freehand and electronic sketching, projection drawing theory, the multiview system, auxiliary and section views, and projections will be covered. Students will use SolidWorks to create parts, prints and revisions. Students will reverse engineer parts which includes learning the proper use of calipers and documentation for reverse engineering projects. This course will be taught using the latest release of SolidWorks. Students must receive a grade of C or better in all CAD courses.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

May, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. History and Equipment of Engineering Drafting
  2. Introduction to Graphic Language
  3. Create Technical Sketches and Detailed Drawings
    1. Freehand and other forms of sketching
  4. Geometric construction Shape Description and Technical Sketches
  5. Orthographic Projection and Multiview System
  6. Cutting Planes and Sectional Views
  7. Reproduction and Control of Drawings
  8. Screw Threads, springs, and Common Fasteners
  9. Orthographic Projection and Multiview Drawing
  10. Orthographic views
  11. Visualization techniques
  12. Drafting rules
  13. Basic Working Theory of Detailed Technical Drawings
  14. Auxiliary views
  15. Drafting standards
  16. Drawing revisions
  17. Reverse engineering
  18. Using a standard caliper
  19. Using SolidWorks for team projects

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate how to read and measure drawings and scales.
  2. Determine the proper paper size.
  3. Understand basic shapes and their construction.
  4. Understand the concepts projection, multiview systems, orthographic projections, and sectional views.
  5. Produce complete section views in CAD.
  6. Demonstrate freehand sketching and visualization techniques.
  7. Understand basic drawing reproduction and the importance of controlling the drawing.
  8. Define and identify drafting terms and rules.
  9. Demonstrate efficient use of a CAD system to create detailed and technical drawings.
  10. Utilize a standard caliper.
  11. Demonstrate reverse engineering techniques and documentation.
  12. Understand and utilize Drafting Standards.
  13. Understand drawing and part revisions and its documentation.
  14. Demonstrate a basic understanding of screw threads and common fasteners.
  15. Identify and draw various fasteners and springs.
  16. Engage in group assignments using a CAD system.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Personal and Professional Accountability
Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.

Special Information (if any)

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