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LESSON 1.3: CAD (Computer Aided Design)

INTRODUCTION TO THE LESSON

CAD, or Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), is the technology that allows you to design and then create the related technical documentation, replacing manual drawing with an automated process.

This lesson provides the tools necessary to create the geometry of 2D sketches and, from these, the tools to create 3D models for 3D printing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS LESSON

At the end of the training, students will be able:

  1. to identify different typologies of graphical representation
  2. to create 2D sketching geometry
  3. to create 3D models from 2D sketches
  4. to create assemblies and establish relationships between the parts
  5. to make 2D multi-view drawings from 3D models
  6. to insert drawing dimensions and notes

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SUMMARY

Thanks to this lesson you have enforced

  1. The knowledge of the fundamental elements to be able to use SolidWorks software or a similar 3D modeler
  2. The knowledge of the fundamental commands to be able to build parametric 3D models of parts and assemblies starting from 2D sketches and make 2D drawings applying dimensions.
  3. The knowledge of the steps for design, model, validate, and communicate ideas before production and manufacturing with additive technologies.