Solid Modeling
When is Solid Modeling Covered?
Solid Modeling in AutoCAD is introduced in ENGR112
during Classes 21.2, 22.2, and 26.1*
*Explaination
of Class numbering System
Objectives
| Class 21.1: |
3D Solid Modeling |
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List the six basic solid primitives |
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Combine solids using Boolean operations |
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Extract the physical properties
of a solid and annotate the drawing with that information |
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List what physical properties
can be extracted from a solid model |
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Use HIDE and SHADE to help in
visualizing a solid model |
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Plot hidden views of solid models |
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Enter 3D coordinates via the keyboard |
| Class 21.2: |
3D Solid Modeling - Coordinate
Systems |
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Explain the difference in coordinate
systems and viewpoints |
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Given a set of XYZ
axes, determine if the system is right handed or left handed |
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Explain the meaning of the various
configurations of the UCSICON |
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Create a user coordinate system
using the following options of the UCS command: X, Y, Z, 3point,
Origin, and World |
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Be able to select points on 3D
drawings using the following OSNAP modes: Endpoint, Center,
Midpoint, and Quadrant |
| Class 26.1: |
Editing Solids in AutoCAD |
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Create planar secitons through
solids |
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Cut solid models open
to allow interior viewing |
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Crosshatch interior surfaces of
a solid either before of after it has been cut open |
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Apply fillets and chamfers to
solid objects |
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Create a solid model of an assembly
drawing |
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Align objects in 3D |
Class Agenda
| Class 21.1: |
3D Solid Modeling |
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Lecture material on keyboard coordinates,
primitive shapes, and AutoCAD commands |
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Individual exercise |
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Team exercise |
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Lecture material on mass properties |
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Pairs exercise |
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Lecture material on hidden files |
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HW assignment |
| Class 21.2: |
3D Solid Modeling - Coordinate
Systems |
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Lecture Material on
types of coordinate systems and AutoCAD commands |
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Think-Pair-Share |
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Team and individual exercises |
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Lecture material on rounding the
corners |
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Pair exercise |
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HW assignment |
| Class 26.1: |
Editing Solids in AutoCAD |
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RAT - quiz |
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Lecture material on slicing solids
in AutoCAD |
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Steps to create a sectioned solid |
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Team exercise |
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Think-Pair-Share exercise |
Why is Solid Modeling Important?
AutoCAD is an important tool for 3D Solid
Modeling because it allows the solid to be viewed from any
angle, makes replication possible, and offers accurate illustrations
of 3D models.
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