3D Solid Modeling
Starting January 2008

This advanced technical certificate provides students with training and skills beyond the technician design level. Those already working in the field can update their skills. Industry technology and processes used in the design of parts are changing rapidly, requiring workers to continue their education if they wish to continue in key positions.

The certificate consists of six two-credit courses currently offered at MATC. Coursework covers three solid modeling software packages, meeting the needs of all in the industry.

For those pursuing an associate degree, three courses in this certificate are required for the Mechanical Design Technician associate degree program; the other three are elective courses.

Courses taught at ECAM:

MCDESG-114 - SolidWorks Basics (2 credits)
Basic parametric (Dimension-Driven) 3D models are constructed using SolidWorks. Sketches are extruded or revolved and resulting features joined or cut with a base feature. Work points, axes and planes, and projected existing geometry are used to create further sketches and features. Students create basic orthographic projection views of models and a simple assembly.

MCDESG-131 - SolidWorks Assemblies (2 credits)
Students create more complex assemblies with Bill of Material and Balloons, and create parts within assemblies. Coursework also includes adding parts from the ipart (predrawn) library and checking interference with an assembly. Models are improved with threaded holes, drafts, shells and lofts. Materials and material properties are added to models. Students create exploded views and animate assemblies.

MCDESG-132 - SolidWorks Orthographics (2 credits)
Orthographic capabilities are expanded with section and auxiliary views. More control of the dimension style and title bock appearance is covered. Dimension equations and table driven (Excel) dimensions are introduced. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is added to the drawings. Sheet metal function of SolidWorks is unfolded.

MCDESG-133 - Inventor Basics (2 credits)
Basic parametric (Dimension-Driven) 3D Models are constructed using Inventor. Sketches are extruded or revolved and resulting features joined or cut with a base feature. Work points, axes and planes and projected existing geometry are used to create further sketches and features. Students create basic orthographic projection views of models and a simple assembly.

MCDESG-134 - Inventor Advanced (2 credits)
Students create more complex assemblies with Bill of Material and Balloons, and create parts within assemblies. Students check interference within an assembly. Models are improved with threaded holes, drafts, shells. Students create exploded views of assemblies. Dimension equations and table driven (Excel) dimensions are introduced.

MCDESG-135 - Pro-Engineer (2 credits)
Basic parametric (Dimension-Driven) 3D models are constructed using Pro-Engineer. Sketches are extruded or revolved, and resulting features joined or cut with a base feature. Work points, axes and planes, and projected existing geometry are used to create further sketches and features. Students create basic orthographic projection views of models and a simple assembly.