Course Overview
Explores the use of parametrics and solid modeling in the design and production phase of manufacturing. Topics include advantages/disadvantages of solid modeling and parametrics, dimensional and positional constraints, model construction, extracting working drawings, exchanging data with other applications, and determining mass properties.
Prerequisite(s)
- MTEC 7045 and CAD experience.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the advantages of parametric design.
- Apply principles of parametric design.
- Create and manipulate parametric models.
- Generate and manipulate 2D drawings from the parametric models.
- Create and manipulate parametric assembly models and drawings including automatic Bill of Material generation.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Parametric Modeling (MTEC 7000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Transportation
- Technology Management
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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