Objective: Understand the fundamentals of CAD technology and its industrial applications.
Topics Covered:

• What is CAD and its evolution in design automation

• Overview of 2D vs 3D design approaches

• Types of CAD software and file formats

• Importance of design intent, tolerance, and standardization

• Hardware & software requirements for CAD design
  Outcome: Students understand the CAD workflow and design data management structure.

Objective: Master coordinate-based 2D drawing and modification techniques.
Topics Covered:

• User interface, command line, UCS, and drawing units

• Drawing tools: Line, Circle, Arc, Rectangle, Polygon, Polyline

• Modify tools: Trim, Extend, Fillet, Offset, Move, Mirror, Rotate

• Layers, line weights, dimensioning, and hatching

• 2D projections and orthographic drafting of components
  Practice:
  Create detailed mechanical part drawings and symbol layouts.

Objective: Build 3D solids and surfaces from 2D sketches.
Topics Covered:

• 3D workspace setup, UCS manipulation

• 3D creation tools: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft

• Boolean operations: Union, Subtract, Intersect

• 3D view manipulation (Orbit, ViewCube)

• Generating 2D drawings from 3D solids
  Practice:
  Model a flange or clamp from 2D geometry and produce 3D projection drawings.

Objective: Learn parametric modeling principles in Creo.
Topics Covered:

• Creo interface and sketch environment

• Sketch constraints and geometric relations

• 3D features: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Hole, Fillet, Chamfer

• Design intent and part regeneration
  Practice:
  Model individual parts like bushes, pulleys, and brackets.

Objective: Learn to create assemblies and define part relationships.
Topics Covered:

• Assembly constraints: Mate, Align, Insert, Offset, Angle

• Sub-assembly creation

• Hierarchy and assembly management

• Exploded view generation
  Practice:
  Assemble a vice, coupling, or lever mechanism.

Objective: Apply geometric and dimensional constraints accurately.
Topics Covered:

• Constraint management in sketches and assemblies

• Overconstrained & underconstrained models

• Managing relations and parameters for flexible design
  Practice:
  Modify dimension-driven assemblies and maintain design intent.

Objective: Implement motion mechanisms using joints.
Topics Covered:

• Joint types: Revolute, Translational, Cylindrical, Planar

• Connection definitions for motion assemblies

• Kinematic movement setup and control
  Practice:
  Simulate lever, piston, or cam motion mechanisms.

Objective: Visualize mechanical motion and analyze performance.
Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Creo Mechanism module

• Simulation setup: Constraints, drivers, and gravity

• Analyzing motion paths and interference
  Practice:
  Simulate mechanical linkages and study movement limits.

Objective: Generate engineering drawings from 3D parts and assemblies.
Topics Covered:

• Drawing creation: Views, dimensions, tolerances

• Annotations, BOM generation, and title blocks

• Standardization (ISO, ANSI)
  Practice:
  Create detailed part and assembly drawings for manufacturing.

Objective: Create complex parametric 3D parts using CATIA.
Topics Covered:

• CATIA interface and part workbench

• Sketcher operations and geometric constraints

• Solid creation tools: Pad, Pocket, Shaft, Rib, Groove

• Boolean and transformation operations
  Practice:
  Model 3D mechanical parts such as housings, couplings, or clamps.

Objective: Assemble multiple components into a product structure.
Topics Covered:

• Product structure and hierarchy in assembly workbench

• Assembly constraints and subassemblies

• Exploded view and assembly visualization
  Practice:
  Assemble a connecting rod, piston, or bearing unit.

Objective: Apply mechanical and geometric constraints for precision assembly.
Topics Covered:

• Coincidence, Offset, Contact, Angle, and Fix constraints

• Managing constrained systems and dependencies
  Practice:
  Apply accurate constraints to a gear mechanism or clamp assembly.

Objective: Set up and simulate motion between components.
Topics Covered:

• Mechanism workbench overview

• Defining joints and links

• Assigning motion drivers and control parameters
  Practice:
  Simulate gear rotations, crank-slider mechanisms, or latch movements.

Objective: Prepare technical drawings and documentation from models.
Topics Covered:

• Drafting standards, dimensions, and tolerances

• Sectional, auxiliary, and detailed views

• BOM creation and title block setup
  Practice:
  Generate assembly drawings and export PDFs for submission.

Objective: Learn design tree–based solid modeling.
Topics Covered:

• Sketch tools and relations

• Features: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft, Hole Wizard

• Fillets, Chamfers, Patterns, and Shells
  Practice:
  Create solid models like brackets, frames, or adapters.

Objective: Build assemblies using mates and subassemblies.
Topics Covered:

• Mates: Coincident, Parallel, Tangent, Gear, and Rack Pinion

• Assembly hierarchy and motion setup

• Exploded view and animation setup
  Practice:
  Assemble a gearbox or machine vise and animate motion.

Objective: Define and control mechanical relations for assembly precision.
Topics Covered:

• Constraint management, alignment, and interference checks

• Advanced mates and relation-driven assemblies
  Practice:
  Adjust constrained assemblies and verify alignment accuracy.

Objective: Apply and simulate realistic mechanical motion.
Topics Covered:

• Revolute, prismatic, and universal joints

• Gear and cam motion setup

• Time-based motion study configuration
  Practice:
  Simulate a 4-bar linkage or gear-driven system.

Objective: Produce industry-standard drawings and documentation.
Topics Covered:

• View creation, dimensioning, and notes

• Bill of Materials generation

• Title block customization and sheet formats
  Practice:
  Prepare complete part and assembly drawings for production.

Objective: Learn naming conventions, revision control, and CAD data management.
Topics Covered:

• Versioning and file referencing

• Interoperability (STEP, IGES, DWG, STL)

• Document templates and design data security
  Practice:
  Organize design files using proper versioning and part numbers.

Objective: Combine all CAD skills into one multi-software project.
Project Scope:

• AutoCAD → Base 2D layout

• Creo / CATIA → 3D modeling and assembly

• SolidWorks → Motion simulation and rendering
  Deliverables:

• 2D & 3D drawings

• Simulation video/screenshots

• Project report and design presentation