Modeling and Design for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360

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Approx. 23 hours to complete
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Course Summary

This course provides mechanical engineers with the skills to model and design complex mechanical systems using computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn to use CAE software for modeling and simulation
  • Gain knowledge of mechanical design principles
  • Understand the importance of optimization in product design

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to model and simulate complex mechanical systems
  • Understanding of mechanical design principles
  • Knowledge of optimization in product design

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering principles
  • Familiarity with CAD software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures

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Description

There are many considerations that play a part in engineering a new product. Regardless of what that product is, there are fundamentals such as form, fit, and function when it comes to digital modeling. In this course, we lay the foundation to create any design and dive deep into topics about the control of the design. From assembly joints and joint limits to complex shapes using forms, rest assured that your design will be rock solid.

Knowledge

  • Create and drive a mechanical gear assembly.
  • Create and modify a form-based design.
  • Use design tools for molded parts.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the setup and creation of a design.

Outline

  • The Basics of Modeling
  • Course overview
  • Get the software
  • Week 1 overview
  • Project Overview
  • Creating parameters
  • Linking parameters and dimensions
  • Using symmetry and construction geometry
  • Sketch visibility options for quick updates
  • Creating construction planes
  • Creating extruded features
  • Create extruded cuts
  • Projecting edges vs. including them
  • Creating a revolved solid
  • Using Boundary Fill
  • Creating Sheet Metal Parts
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 solution
  • The Basics of Modeling resources
  • About the discussion forum
  • Online learning communities and social media
  • Practice exercise 1 instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 1 Challenge exercise
  • Pre-course questions
  • Week 1 quiz

  • The Basics of Assemblies
  • Week 2 overview
  • The different ways to create components
  • Using scripts to create gears
  • Component color swatch and color cycling
  • Using McMaster-Carr parts in a design
  • Copy paste and paste new
  • Distributed designs
  • Derived Designs
  • Creating as-built joints
  • Creating joints
  • Joint origins and midplane joints
  • Driving joints and motion studies
  • Interference detection and contact sets
  • Isolation and opacity control
  • Creating groups and organizing a timeline
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 solution
  • The Basics of Assemblies resources
  • Practice exercise 1 instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 2 challenge exercise

  • Exploring Design Tools for Production
  • Week 3 overview
  • Creating draft during a feature
  • Creating draft as a feature
  • Adding ribs and plastic supports
  • Analyzing draft on a design
  • Creating holes and threads
  • Using a coil feature
  • Mirrors and patterns
  • Surface creation for complex geometry
  • Using surfaces to replace faces
  • Using surfaces to split bodies and faces
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 solution
  • Exploring Design Tools for Production resources
  • Practice exercise 1 instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 3 challenge exercise
  • Week 3 quiz

  • Creating complex designs with form tools
  • Week 4 overview
  • Introduction to forms
  • Creating a form primitive
  • Adding or removing symmetry
  • Manipulating faces, edges, and vertices
  • Converting BREP faces to forms
  • Creasing or uncreasing an edge
  • Inserting edges and subdivisions
  • Repairs and modifications
  • Adding a bevel
  • Working with a form as a BREP
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 1 solution
  • Practice exercise 2 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 solution
  • Practice exercise 3 overview
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Creating complex designs with form tools resources
  • Practice exercise 1 overview
  • Practice exercise 2 instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 instructions
  • Week 4 challenge assignment
  • Week 4 quiz
  • Course assessment

Summary of User Reviews

The Modeling and Design course for Mechanical Engineers on Coursera has received high praise from users. Many students found the course material to be engaging and informative, and the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is well-structured and provides a good balance between theory and practical application.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging course material
  • Knowledgeable and helpful instructors
  • Good balance between theory and application
  • Real-world examples and case studies
  • Interactive assignments and quizzes

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some students felt that the course material was too basic
  • Lack of interaction with other students
  • No certificate of completion for the free version
  • Limited feedback on assignments
  • Some technical issues with the online platform

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