2 day course
Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to teach the student the basic commands necessary for professional 2D mechanical drawing, design, and drafting using AutoCAD Mechanical.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Identify and use the key components of the AutoCAD Mechanical user interface.
- Understand the fundamental concepts and features of AutoCAD Mechanical.
- Use the precision drafting tools in AutoCAD Mechanical to develop accurate, technical, engineering drawings.
- Demonstrate a high level of comfort and confidence with AutoCAD Mechanical through hands-on practice.Course outline
AutoCAD Mechanical Design Concepts
- Concepts
- Key Functionality
- User Interface
- Interacting with the User Interface
- Common Drawing Setup
Mechanical Structure
- Structuring Data in Drawings
- Reusing and Editing Structured Data
- Structure and Other Tools
Mechanical Layers and Layer Control
Tools for Creating Key Geometry
- Power Snaps
- Core Design Tools
- Centerlines
- Construction Lines
- Designing with Lines
- Adding Standard Feature Data for Holes and Slots
Tools for Manipulating Geometry
- Editing Tools
- Power Commands
Mechanical Part Generators
- Standard Parts
- Springs
- Chain/Belt
- Shaft Generator
- Shaft Standard Parts
Creating Drawing Sheets
- Model Space Views in Layouts
- Title Blocks and Drawing Borders
- Creating Detail Views in Model Space
Dimensioning and Annotating Your Drawings
- Creating Dimensions
- Manipulating Dimensions
- Annotation Symbols
- Revision Lists
Bill of Materials, Parts Lists, and Balloons
- Bill of Materials
- Inserting Parts Lists
- Balloons
Design Calculations
Working Without Structure
- Turning Structure Off
- Layer Groups
- Part Information
- 2D Hide
- Library
Mechanical Options For the CAD Manager
- AM: Standards
- AM:Structure
- AM:Drawing
- AM:Standard Parts
- AM:Shaft
- AM:Calcualtions
- AM:Preferences
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