CAD 230 - NX - 3D and 2D Applications

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This NX course will cover the basics of creating, editing and storing 3D models. The construction and constraining of assemblies will be covered as will the creation of detail and assembly drawings using the drafting package.

Prerequisites: CAD 120 or drafting knowledge/experience.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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Course Competencies

Create constrained sketches.
Create complex models using feature-based operations.
Create complex models using independent bodies.
Utilize Boolean operations to merge bodies into final complex components.
Create component drawings (multiple views styles).
Apply dimensions and tolerances to the component drawing.
Complete title blocks.
Print/plot drawing files.
Select various printers, paper size and plotting formats.
Modify the document link between 3D Model and 2D Drawing.
Insert parts into assembly models.
Replace component models in an assembly.
Constrain parts to each other and to the coordinate systems within the assembly.
Create assembly and exploded assembly drawings.
Check assemblies for clearances and interferences.
Create a Bill of Material table for assembly drawings.
Create simple surfaces.
Manage entry and exit to the CAD software.