Unit 1: Mechanical Drafting & System Management
Duration of Days: 15
How to manage a professional CAD environment using templates, layer states, and standard line-type scales. They will understand the math behind chamfers, fillets, and polar arrays.
Execute "Basic Mechanical Drafting" plates 1-1 through 1-8. They will utilize MIRROR, CHAMFER, FILLET, OFFSET, and ARRAY to create complex mechanical geometries. They will also master the TEXT and DIMENSION (including unit modification) tools.
Completion of a "Precision Mechanical Portfolio" consisting of 8 technical plates that meet strict layer and dimensioning standards.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workflow & CAD Templates | 1.5 |
| 2 | The Mirror Command & Dimension Units | 1 |
| 3 | Chamfering and Circular Logic | 1.5 |
| 4 | Trimming & Leaders | 1 |
| 5 | Designing Assemblies & Part Connections | 2 |
| 6 | Fillets and Safety Design | 2 |
| 7 | Mastering the Polar Array | 2 |
| 8 | Modify Tools for Production | 2 |
| 9 | Final Mechanical Foundation Review | 2 |