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Overview
Computer Aided Design has entirely replaced the drawing-board in industry. There are different 'types' of CAD application, including 2D CAD, Parametric CAD (both 2D and 3D), and surface modelling software. The SQA specify that parametric CAD must be used for creating models and drawings.
There are many options available, from paid platforms such as Solidworks, Catia, Creo, to free-to-education options such as Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion, and PTC On-Shape. There are also a host of free options available.
There are many options available, from paid platforms such as Solidworks, Catia, Creo, to free-to-education options such as Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion, and PTC On-Shape. There are also a host of free options available.
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Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Design is a complex topic that takes a significant proportion of the SQA Higher Graphic Communication course. These course notes and resources are designed to help pupils prepare for the exam and ensure they fully understand the terminology and principles of 3D CAD.
These CAD notes tie with the CAD Challenges shown further below, but can be used independently. The course notes have over 70 questions and tasks to complete.
These CAD notes tie with the CAD Challenges shown further below, but can be used independently. The course notes have over 70 questions and tasks to complete.
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Must-know commands
Extrude command
- Revolve command
Loft command
Helix command
Sweep command
- Top-down / Bottom-up
Assembly contraints
Chamfer command
Fillet command
- Array command
Shell command
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"The creative adult is the child that survived."
Ursula Leguin (1929 - 2018)
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"You can't use up creativity.
The more you use, the more you have"
Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014)
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CAD Challenges | Tutorials
Here are video tutorials for 12 of the CAD challenges.
These videos are for Autodesk Inventor, but the general process and approach is applicable to other parametric 3D CAD software.
These videos are for Autodesk Inventor, but the general process and approach is applicable to other parametric 3D CAD software.
Extrude - Still to be uploaded!
Extrude - Still to be uploaded!
Extrude - Still to be uploaded!
Revolve - Rocket
Modelling the rocket, from start to finish...
Revolve - Ball Valve
Modelling the case
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Modelling the inner valve
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Modelling the handle
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Assembling the valve
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Revolve - Ball Hinge
Modelling the ball-hinge
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Modelling the bracket
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Sweep-along-a-path - Masher
Modelling the masher, from start to finish.
Sweep-along-a-path - Cup
Modelling the cup, from start to finish.
Sweep-along-a-path - Box
Modelling the box
Loft - Hairdryer Adapter
Modelling the hairdryer adapter, from start to finish...
Loft - Airflow Merger
Modelling the airflow merge adapter, from start to finish...
Loft - Speaker
Modelling the speaker, from start to finish...
Helix - Whisk
Modelling the whisk
Helix - Pipe
Modelling the pipe
Helix - Energy Lamp
Modelling the lamp double-helix
A4 Drawings Pack
Course Presentation
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"Creativity is intelligence having fun"
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
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