Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Fusion 360

  • 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn the fundamentals of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing with this comprehensive course. You'll gain an understanding of designing and producing mechanical components, as well as the tools and techniques used in the manufacturing process.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the principles of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing
  • Learn to use computer-aided design software to create 3D models
  • Gain hands-on experience in machining and manufacturing processes

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Mechanical Engineer
    • USA: $70,000 - $115,000
    • India: ₹400,000 - ₹1,200,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
  • Manufacturing Engineer
    • USA: $60,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹300,000 - ₹1,000,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
  • Product Designer
    • USA: $50,000 - $90,000
    • India: ₹300,000 - ₹1,000,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €35,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Create 3D models using computer-aided design software
  • Understand the principles of manufacturing processes
  • Apply mechanical engineering principles to product design and development

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of mechanical engineering principles
  • Access to computer-aided design software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Hands-on projects

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
  • Materials Science and Engineering

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Description

Design for manufacturing is the process of designing parts, components, or products with the understanding surrounding design requirements for a specific manufacturing method.

Knowledge

  • Explain the design to manufacturing process used to take a digital model to a physical part through CNC programming.
  • Summarize the toolset available in Fusion 360.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Fusion 360 applying design and manufacturing workflows to take digital parts to physical prototypes.

Outline

  • The future of manufacturing and innovation
  • Course overview
  • Get the software
  • Week 1 overview
  • Trends in manufacturing
  • Introduction to digital manufacturing
  • Mechanical engineering career skills
  • The future of manufacturing and innovation resources
  • About the discussion forum
  • Online learning communities and social media
  • Pre-course questions
  • Fusion 360 Foundational Concepts
  • Week 2 overview
  • What is Fusion 360?
  • Explain key differences in design workflow from Tinkercad to Fusion 360
  • Explain key differences in design workflow from Solidworks to Fusion 360
  • Where’s my data? Understand how Fusion 360 stores your data
  • Create a new project and create a folder in a project
  • Learn how to open, close and save a file
  • Accessing and Customizing Tools
  • Understanding Bodies and Components
  • Capture Design History
  • Invite and remove collaborators from a project
  • View admin settings and set a default hub
  • Cache, download archive and restore a fusion 360 project
  • Share and manage design links
  • Copy and move designs from one folder to another
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 solution
  • Fusion 360 Foundational Concepts resources
  • Practice exercise 1 instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 2 challenge exercise
  • Week 2 quiz
  • Introduction to CAD Modeling
  • Week 3 overview
  • Create a basic sketch
  • Fully define a complex sketch
  • Create and shell a drafted part
  • Create a Revolve
  • Apply fillets to a model
  • Create a feature pattern
  • Saving an STL file for 3D printing
  • Apply an as-built joint
  • Drive and animate a joint
  • Edit a joint limit
  • Explode a component
  • Create a rendering
  • Create a detailed drawing from an animation
  • Add a parts table
  • Add drawing dimensions
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 solution
  • Introduction to CAD Modeling resources
  • Practice exercise 1 instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 3 challenge exercise
  • Week 3 quiz
  • Introduction to CAM and CAE
  • Week 4 overview
  • Define a new tool
  • Create a facing toolpath
  • Create a contour toolpath
  • Simulate a program
  • Export an NC file
  • Use Simplify to remove bodies
  • Select a Simulation Material
  • Activate Automatic Contacts
  • Solve and Review a simulation
  • Add load conditions
  • Clone a simulation model
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 solution
  • Introduction to CAM and CAE resources
  • Practice exercise 1 instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 4 challenge exercise
  • Week 4 quiz
  • Course final assessment

Summary of User Reviews

Discover Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing course on Coursera. Read reviews from students who have taken this course and learn more about their experience.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Hands-on experience with CAD software

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
  • In-depth coverage of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing principles
  • Excellent use of CAD software for practical application
  • Great for beginners and intermediate learners
  • Overall, highly recommended

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical difficulties with the online platform
  • Limited interaction with other students
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
  • May require additional materials for more practical experience
  • Some concepts may be difficult to grasp for beginners
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