CAD555 - Electrical and Mechanical Design and Simulation

Subject Title
Electrical and Mechanical Design and Simulation

Subject Description
This course provides students with an understanding of advanced mechanical CAD techniques such as top-down design. Upon completion of this course, students will acquire a solid foundation in automation system design and routing fluid and electrical interfaces between automation components. In addition, students will learn about the documentation of the design, part drawing and assembly drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as well as piping and electrical drawings, BOM, harness jigs, etc. Using Mechatronics Concept Designer, students will learn advanced documentation methods and formats such as PMI, 3D-pdf and high-level animations.

Credit Status
One Subject Credit within the Electromechanical Engineering Technology Automation (EMA) Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Design and assembly using more advanced CAD techniques such as interpret modelling and top-down design.
2. Use the wave link tools to create relationships between parts for fast updates of a design
3. Create route pipe, electrical harnesses throughout an assembly to complete a design
4. Document a part and assembly design, including drawing standards callouts, documentation of harnessing and piping components
5. Create BOM and Parts lists, as well as assembly, exploded views and assembly sequences
6. Apply GD&T principles to part and assembly drawings
7. Provide documentation in traditional design formats as well as more advanced formats such as PMI or 3Dpdf.

Provide a high-level simulation of a design using Mechatronics Concept Designer

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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