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This document provides an overview of the MAEG 1020 Computational Design and Fabrication course for the 1st Term of 2020/2021, including: - The course structure, assignments like homework, projects and quizzes. - An introduction to the lecture content which will cover engineering graphics, CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360, and basic prototyping steps. - A student survey for the professor to understand access to software and computers. - An overview of CAD and computational design processes involving 3D modeling, simulation, generating drawings, prototyping, and refinement.

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Lecture - 1-Introduction To CAD

This document provides an overview of the MAEG 1020 Computational Design and Fabrication course for the 1st Term of 2020/2021, including: - The course structure, assignments like homework, projects and quizzes. - An introduction to the lecture content which will cover engineering graphics, CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360, and basic prototyping steps. - A student survey for the professor to understand access to software and computers. - An overview of CAD and computational design processes involving 3D modeling, simulation, generating drawings, prototyping, and refinement.

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MAEG 1020

Computational Design and Fabrication


1st Term 2020/2021

Lecture 1

Prof. Cheng, Shing Shin (Bernard)


T Stone Robotics Institute
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

All graphics in this lecture are for education purpose.


Today’s Content
 Course syllabus and schedule
• Course structure: Lectures and Labs/tutorials
• Assignments:
1. Homework
2. Final project; no final exam
3. Quizzes
 Lecture content
• Background on engineering graphics and design
• Introduction to CAD
35 students
8 students
Computer Aided Design Software

3D
• SolidWorks
• Fusion 360 (Free for university accounts)

2D
• AutoCAD (free for university accounts)
Student Survey Google Spreadsheet

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xNRGoie5RLmqZnpg29Le
7q6P4HV7qgv-nkOhPm1-3hY/edit?usp=sharing

If you have no access to Google, please send me an email to inform me


the following:
1. Student’s last name and first name
2. Do you have access to a Windows computer?
3. Do you use Windows on a Mac machine?
4. Did you install SolidWorks already?
5. Was the SolidWorks installation successful?
6. Will you use Fusion 360?
7. Are you currently outside HK? Where?
Boeing List of “Desired Attributes
of an Engineer”
• A good understanding of engineering science fundamentals
• A good understanding of design and manufacturing processes
• A multi-disciplinary, system perspective
• A basic understanding of the context in which engineering is
practiced
• Good communication skills
• High ethical standards
• An ability to think critically and creatively, independently and
cooperatively
• Flexibility
• Curiosity
• Good understanding of and ability to perform teamwork
Computational Design and Fabrication

Computer-aided
Manufacturing
design

Prototype
Design Goals
Solve problem(s) and achieve task requirement(s)
• Involving engineering knowledge (Mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics, materials,
manufacturing, etc.)

Cost effectiveness Reliability and Ergonomics


durability

Minimalistic Energy efficiency and Safety


sustainability

Brand image Privacy Reusability

Accessibility Visual appeal Maintainability


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Basic Steps of Prototyping
1. Conceptual
 Brainstorming and concept development
 Sketching

2. Design
 2D/3D design
 Projection/View
 Dimensioning/Tolerancing
 Working drawings

3. Fabrication
 Material selection and jigs/fixtures
 Type of manufacturing methods
 Post-processing
Engineering Graphics
Objectives:
• Primary means of communication
• Produce visual solution to technical problems
• Allows technical analysis
• Standard convention interpretable by professionals involved in
product development
Technical Drawing Tools
• Freehand sketches
• Instrument drawings
• The use of triangles, compasses, drawing machines…
• Computer drawings and models
• The use of computer-aided design/graphics software packages
(digital commands replace traditional tools)
Traditional Tools
Divider

Circle template

Isometric
templates French curve
Drawing Machines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG9e06IWAxE
Standard Sizes of Papers

Metric (mm) US ANSI Standard Architectural


A4 210297 A-Size 8.5”11” 9” 12”
A3 297420 B-Size 11”17” 12”18”
A2 420594 C-Size 17”22” 18”24”
A1 594841 D-Size 22”34” 24”36”
A0 8411189 E-Size 34”44” 36”48”
Alphabet of Lines
 Visible lines – visible features in current view
 Hidden lines – hidden features in current view
 Center line – center, symmetry
 Break line – show where object is broken to save space and reveal
interior features
 Dimension and extension lines – feature size
 Section lines – surface cut by cutting plane
 Cutting plane lines – location of cutting plane
Example
(1) The conventions used to sketch various line types is established by ASME.
(2) For now we are interested in only the following three line types:
(a) visible object lines; (b) hidden lines; (c) centerlines
Hidden Line Conventions
Centerline Conventions
Precedence of Lines
• Different line types often overlap each other in
complex geometry drawing.
• Line Precedence must be exercised.

Solid/visible lines
>
hidden lines and
cutting plane lines
>
center lines

Ref: http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2762087&seqNum=3
www.autodesk.com/
CAD Based Product Development
• Create 3D model or prototype of product
• Simulate and analyze
• Generate detail drawings
• Fabricate physical prototype
• Test and refine
Create 3D Computer Model
Simulate and Analyze
Generate Detail Drawings from 3D
model
Major CAD Software Products
• AutoCAD (Autodesk)
• CREO/Pro Engineer (PTC)
• SolidWorks (Dassault Systems)
• CATIA (IBM/Dassault Systems)
• Unigraphics (UGS)
• I-DEAS (SDRC)

Benefits of CAD
• Increased productivity
• Repetition and automation
• Standard parts
• Changeability and tracking
• Communication and support other applications
• Computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Computer aided engineering (CAE)
Basic Steps
• Select a plane

• Change the unit


Designing 3D models

Perceive 3D object shape in 2D


e.g. Designing holes on a plate

Sketch in 2D:
(1) Draw rectangle on a selected plane
(2) Draw a circle on a selected plane

Modeling in 3D:
(1) Make an extruded plate model
(2) Make an extrude-cut hole on a plate
Basic 3D Design Operations
• Extrude/extrude cut
• Revolve/revolve cut
• Sweep/sweep cut
• Loft/loft cut
• Hole
• Fillet
• Shell
• Pattern
• Mirror
Extrusion

Extrusion is a process used to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile.


Revolved

Revolve objects about an axis to create a solid.


Hole
Fillet

Fillet (mechanics): the filling of an interior corner.


Shell Operation

Change the open faces, set inward or outward shelling, modify the
shell thickness
Sweep
• Create a 3D solid by sweeping a profile along a path
Loft
 Create a 3D solid or surface by lofting a profile through a set of two or
more cross-section profiles.
 The cross-section profiles define the shape of the resulting solid object.
 Cross-section profiles can be open or closed curves. Open curves create
surfaces and closed curves create solids or surfaces.
Lofted Object
Specify a path for the loft operation to obtain more
Lofted Object
control over the shape of the lofted object.

For best results, start the


path curve on the plane of
the first cross section and
end it on the plane of the
last cross section.
Example of a part file in
SolidWorks:
Multiple steps involved to create the part file:
Reading for fun…
• https://interestingengineering.com/what-lies-in-the-future-of-
mechanical-design-industry
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