Computer Aided Mechanical Drafting and Design involves the 2D and 3D drafting and modeling of mechanical systems and components in accordance with national and international drafting standards. Students will explore 3D solid modeling, mechanism animation, and the creation of 2D and 3D schematics of machinery, equipment, and industrial systems. Software packages include Autodesk’s AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventor. Students could also gain experience with our 3D printers and our CNC machines. Additionally, the CME.CA certificate is a career ladder program and all the program credits can be applied toward completion of the CAD.AAS degree.
At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:
The graduate will be able to utilize fundamental and advanced two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD to produce mechanical drawings and renderings.
The graduate will have generated a personal portfolio of industry standard documents utilizing a variety of computer drafting applications.
The graduate will also be proficient in manual, hand drafting practices and techniques.
The graduate will be skilled to create parametrically driven 3D computer models of mechanical components and assemblies using a solid modelling program.
The graduate will be able to explain additive and subtractive manufacturing processes.
The graduate will be equipped to develop mechanical detail and assembly drawings per ANSI and ASME standards that satisfy the requirements of various manufacturing industries.
The graduate will become skilled in blueprint reading, problem-solving and drafting effort reduction techniques, and methods for customizing drafting.
