There are five design classes, Computer-Aided Design (ME 170), Design for Manufacturability (ME 270), Mechanical Design 1 (ME 370), Mechanical Design 2 (ME 371), and Senior Design (ME 470). The description of each design class is below.
1. Computer-Aided Design (ME 170)
- Parametric CAD solid modeling
- Engineering Drawings
- Tolerances – Std. Limits & Fit
- Project Based Learning
Ideation
- Design Process – MechSE standard
- Brainstorming
- Sketching (by Art & Design faculty)
- Concept Selection
- Product Design Specification (PDS)
- Report Writing –MechSE template
- Team Working Skills (CATME)
Modeling & Drawing
- Part and Assembly CAD Modeling
- Creo 3.0 Parametric
- Exploded and Cross-section Assemblies
- ASME Y14.5 Drawing Standards
- Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- 3D Animation & Mechanism Analysis
- CAD file formats – IGES, DXF, STL, STEP
Mechanical Design
- Intro to DFM
- 3D printing
- aPriori Cost Analysis
- Principles of Interchangeability
- ANSI/ISO standard Limits and Fits
- Worst-case tolerance buildup analysis
- Intro to GD&T
2. Design for Manufacturability (ME 270)
- Overview of modern manufacturing processes
- Hands-on manufacturing Labs
- Projects: create a new product!
3. Mechanical Design 1 (ME 370)
- Mechanisms design & analysis
- Labs: Design and analyze walking mechanisms
- Project: build a walking animal
4. Mechanical Design 2 (ME 371)
- Rotary power transmission
- Operation, mechanics and modes of failure
- Acceptable product lifetime premature failure
5. Senior Design (ME 470)
- Students projects are done for industry donors with real-world objectives and constraints
- Teams of students design and build a prototype for their corporate sponsor
- Perform necessary background research to develop a new technology
- Consult with faculty throughout entire college
- Use state-of-the art college facilities and building methods
- Develop writing and presentation skills
- Learn about engineering ethics, including protection of intellectual property rights