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ME 430-001: Introduction to Computer Aided Design

Swapnil Moon

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 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
ME430 Introduction to Computer Aided Design 3 Credits

COURSE OUTLINE

Prerequisites CIS 101, Math 222

Instructor Dr. Swapnil Moon Office: MEC 333 CD
Phone: 201-665-2223 E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours Wednesday 11:00 – 1:00 & By Appointment

Textbook Instructor’s Lecture Notes

Reference Mastering CAD/CAM by I. Zeid, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2005
ISBN 0-07-286845-7
Course Description This is a course introducing basic concepts of CAD (Computer Aided
Design) and structural and thermal as applied to Mechanical Engineering
design problems. Topics include geometric modeling, computer graphics,
projections, database, mechanism design, structure and thermal FEA
(Finite Element Analysis), optimization for design models. The laboratory
component involves use of current CAD software packages for mechanical
design.

Grading Scheme & Lab Work – Assignments 40%

Policies: Projects 20%
Mid-Term Exam 20%
Final Exam 20%
e-Portfolio 5% (Bonus)

Course Policies: 1. Attending class, completing assignments on time, and keeping up with
the class material is important for success in this course and in college.
Generally, late or missed assignments will not be accepted except for
legitimate (pre-approved when possible) reasons as determined by
the instructor. Examples of legitimate reasons are: illness, death in
family, etc. The method of handling late or missed work is
determined by the instructor.
2. Missing more than 4 classes will lead to an ‘F’ grade in the course.
Exceptions will only be made for cases of excused absences supported
by relevant documentation submitted to and verified by the office of
Dean of Students.
3. Attending progress meetings scheduled throughout the semester is
mandatory
4. ANY FORM OF CHEATING ON ASSIGNMENTS OR EXAMS WILL RESULT
IN AN ‘F’ FOR THE COURSE. This includes looking at another person’s
exam or copying another person’s work for exams or assignments.
5. NJIT honor code will be used for all situations that involve cheating,
copying, misrepresentation of student work, and misrepresentation
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of student information and any violations will be brought to the

immediate attention of the Dean of Students
(visit http://www.njit.edu/academics/honorcode.php).
6. The part file for the assignment is required to be submitted to get
credit for the assignment. Non submission of the part file will lead to
a loss of grade for the assignment.
7. Weekly assignments are due on the first meeting of the class for the
week (Monday or the appropriate first day of class for the particular
section) BEFORE the start of Lecture. Assignments turned in after the
lecture starts are counted as late.
8. Assignments that are more than 2 weeks late will not be accepted.
9. Point deduction – Late Assignments: 1-Week-20%, 2-Weeks-30%
10. At least 60% of the homework has to be submitted for a passing
grade.
11. Not submitting the final project will lead to an ‘F’ in the course.
12. Attendance, attitude, class participation and effort can and will be
used to change borderline grades up or down.
13. For special allowances associated with disabilities student must
approach the Disability Resource Center.
14. For any modifications or deviations from the syllabus throughout the
course of the semester, instructor will consult with students and the
students must agree to.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

“Academic Integrity is the cornerstone of higher education and is

central to the ideals of this course and the university. Cheating is
strictly prohibited and devalues the degree that you are working on.
As a member of the NJIT community, it is your responsibility to
protect your educational investment by knowing and following the
academic code of integrity policy that is found at:

http://www5.njit.edu/policies/sites/policies/files/academic-
integrity-code.pdf

Please note that it is my professional obligation and responsibility to

report any academic misconduct to the Dean of Students Office. Any
student found in violation of the code by cheating, plagiarizing or
using any online software inappropriately will result in disciplinary
action. This may include a failing grade of F, and/or suspension or
dismissal from the university. If you have any questions about the

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code of Academic Integrity, please contact the Dean of Students

Office at [email protected]”

Administration of Exams

• Exams will be administered using either a combination of

Respondus + Lockdown Browser and Webex or through ProctorU
Review+.
• Students need to have access to a laptop to be able to take the
exam using the above mentioned tools.
• NJIT honor code will be strictly adhered to, any violations will be
processed through the office of Dean of students.

NJIT Makerspace: As a part of this course students are required to complete the training in
the following Makerspace courses:
Make 101 - Introduction to the Makerspace (This course introduces users
to the policies and safety procedures of the space and provides basic
training for simple hand tools)
Make 103 - Introduction to 3D Printing (Briefly covers the basics of 3D
printing including basic maintenance and operation, model preparation
and slicing, starting, monitoring, and removing a print)

List of software tools covered :

Creo Parametric, Creo Simulate, Creo Sheetmetal, Creo Mechanism
Solidworks, Solidworks Sheetmetal, Solidworks Simulate, Solidworks Mechanism
Ultimaker CURA

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Tentative Course Outline:

Week TOPICS ASSIGNMENTS

Number:
1) 9/1 Course Introduction, Product Life Cycle and Roles Creo Parametric: Base Support, Card
of CAD in Design Process (Synthesis and Analysis) Holder & Helical Extension Spring.

Structure of Software GUI and Basic & Advanced

Types of Protrusion
2) 9/8 CAD/CAM Hardware – CAD/CAM Systems – Creo Parametric: Hammer Handle,
Hardware Configurations (Mainframe, Cam, Razor Handle & Clip.
Workstation and PC Configurations).

3) 9/15 CAD/CAM Hardware – Hardware Integration and Creo Parametric: Bottle, Pump
Networking. Housing, Basket Ball Rim & Involute
Gear.
CAD/CAM Software – Database Coordinate
Systems and Sketch Planes (Working Coordinate
System, Model Coordinate System, and Screen
Coordinate System - Projections).
4) 9/22 Model Representation Schemes – Wireframe Creo Parametric: Pinion Gear Shaft
Modeling, Surface Modeling, and Solid Model Detailed Drawing, Aux. View of
Creation Techniques (Constructive Solid Control Bracket Detailed Drawing &
Geometry, Boolean Operations, and Parametric Brake Rotor.
Modeling)
5) 9/29 Dimensioning & Tolerancing Techniques Creo Parametric: Roller Chain
Multi-view Projections & Auxiliary View Assembly, Roller Chain Assembly
Type of Sectional Views Detailed Drawing & Bicycle Chain
Assembly.
Assembly Design Modeling – Assembly Make-101/Make-103 Training
Constraints
6) 10/6 CAD/CAM Software – Matrices of Coordinate SolidWorks: Idler Arm, Shaft Hanger,
Systems Transformation: Homogeneous Drill Press Bracket & Split Cotter Pin.
Coordinate System, and Mathematical
Development of Working, Model & Screen Coord.
Systems Relationships.
7) 10/13 Optimization SolidWorks: Landing Gear Assembly,
Detailed Drawing of Housing Cover &
Mechanism Design – Kinematics and Dynamics Assembly drawing of Landing Gear.
Analyses in CAD.

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8) 10/20 SolidWorks:
Mid-term Exam I Support Bracket – Sheet Metal

Curves Representation – Analytical and Free

Form Curves: Bezier, B-Spline & NURBS
9) 10/27 Mechanism Design – Type of Joints and Degree of SolidWorks:
Freedom in Mechanism Design Car Wheel Assembly.
Creo Parametric: Crankshaft
Balancing and Optimization.
10) 11/3 Introduction to Plastic Injection Machines. Creo Parametric: Slider Crank
Mechanism, Eccentric Mechanism &
Theory of Failures – von Mises Stress etc. Valve Cam Mechanism.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) – P-Method and H-

Method, Steps in FEA Modeling, Convergence
Techniques

11) 11/10 FEA – 2-D and 3-D Analysis, Element Types, Creo Parametric & Simulate:
Singularities Structural Analysis of Guide Block &
Thermal Analysis of Computer Chip
Assembly.

SolidWorks Simulation: Static

Structural Analysis Of Pulley Support
12) 11/17 Matrices of Geometric Transformation – SolidWorks Simulation: Steady State
Translation, Scaling, Reflection & Rotation Thermal Analysis Of Heatsink.

Creo MANUFACTURE: Plate Milling

and Drilling Using Expert Machinist.

Start to create parts for Final Project

13) 11/24 Standards Exchange Between CAD Systems – Working on the Final Project.
Direct method and Neutral files (IGES, DXF, and
STEP)
14) 12/1 Working on the Final Project.
15) 12/8 Working on the Final Project.

Homework related to the lectures will be assigned, collected and graded.

The laboratory will have hands-on sessions to cover the basics and advanced features of Creo
Parametric, Simulate & SolidWorks.

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