📘 Course Content (15 Lessons)

1. Complex Gear Assembly
Concepts Covered: Pattern, Assembly
What Students Do: Design two gears and assemble them with proper alignment
Learning Outcomes: Understand mechanical assembly, gear ratios, and joint constraints
Example Shape/Object: Two Interlocking Gears

2. Multi-Part Box
Concepts Covered: Component Creation, Joint
What Students Do: Design a multi-part box with sliding lid and hinges
Learning Outcomes: Learn component design, assembly joints, and functional design
Example Shape/Object: Sliding Box

3. Parametric Vase
Concepts Covered: Loft, Sweep, Parametrics
What Students Do: Design a vase using loft and sweep; experiment with parametric dimensions
Learning Outcomes: Understand advanced surface modeling, lofting, and design flexibility
Example Shape/Object: Vase

4. Mechanical Arm
Concepts Covered: Joint, Revolute, Motion
What Students Do: Design a robotic arm with joints and simulate motion
Learning Outcomes: Learn kinematics, joint types, and motion simulation
Example Shape/Object: Robotic Arm

5. Bottle Cap
Concepts Covered: Thread Feature, Circular Pattern
What Students Do: Design a bottle cap with threads and pattern details
Learning Outcomes: Understand threading, circular patterns, and functional part design
Example Shape/Object: Bottle Cap

6. Customized Key
Concepts Covered: Sketch, Extrude, Fillet, Cut
What Students Do: Design a key with precise measurements; cut grooves and add fillets
Learning Outcomes: Learn detailed part design, functional tolerances, and precision modeling
Example Shape/Object: Precision Key

7. Mini Gearbox
Concepts Covered: Assembly, Motion, Constraint
What Students Do: Design a small gearbox; assemble gears and simulate rotation
Learning Outcomes: Understand assembly constraints, mechanical transmission, and motion
Example Shape/Object: Mini Gearbox

8. Pen Holder with Compartments
Concepts Covered: Loft, Shell, Extrude
What Students Do: Design a pen holder with multiple compartments and hollow structure
Learning Outcomes: Learn shell features, loft modeling, and multi-compartment design
Example Shape/Object: Compartment Pen Holder

9. Smartphone Stand
Concepts Covered: Angled Design, Fillets, Cutouts
What Students Do: Design an angled smartphone stand with cutouts
Learning Outcomes: Learn angled features, fillets, and functional design thinking
Example Shape/Object: Smartphone Stand

10. Tool Organizer
Concepts Covered: Multi-Part, Pattern, Extrude
What Students Do: Design a tool organizer with compartments and repeated features
Learning Outcomes: Learn patterning, multi-part design, and usability design
Example Shape/Object: Tool Organizer

11. Mechanical Pulley
Concepts Covered: Revolve, Hole, Assembly
What Students Do: Design a pulley and assemble it with axle and constraints
Learning Outcomes: Understand revolved parts, mechanical assembly, and motion
Example Shape/Object: Pulley

12. Customized Box with Lock
Concepts Covered: Fillet, Shell, Joint
What Students Do: Design a lockable box with multiple functional features
Learning Outcomes: Learn assembly design, joint constraints, and functional modeling
Example Shape/Object: Lockable Box

13. Advanced Vase with Patterns
Concepts Covered: Loft, Pattern, Surface
What Students Do: Design a decorative vase with repeating surface patterns
Learning Outcomes: Understand complex lofting, surface patterning, and creativity in CAD
Example Shape/Object: Decorative Vase

14. Small Mechanical Car
Concepts Covered: Wheels, Axles, Motion
What Students Do: Design a mini car with wheels and axles; test movement
Learning Outcomes: Learn multi-part design, motion simulation, and functional assembly
Example Shape/Object: Mini Car

15. Capstone Advanced Project
Concepts Covered: Integration, Creative Modeling
What Students Do: Create a complete advanced model combining multiple features; present design
Learning Outcomes: Apply all advanced CAD concepts, problem-solving, and creativity
Example Shape/Object: Student’s Own Advanced Object

🌟 Course Highlights – Why This Advanced CAD Course Stands Out

• Real mechanical engineering focus (gears, gearboxes, joints, motion)

• Builds competition-ready CAD skills for robotics and engineering challenges

• Strong emphasis on precision, constraints, and functional tolerances

• Students learn professional workflows: design → test → iterate → optimize

• Perfect bridge to 3D printing, CNC, product prototyping, and robotics design

What Students Will Build & Learn

Students will master advanced CAD concepts such as:

• Parametric design and design flexibility

• Multi-part assemblies & joint constraints

• Motion simulation and mechanical kinematics

• Thread features and functional tolerances

• Loft / sweep surface modeling and decorative patterns

• Real-world engineering workflows (iteration & optimization)

✅ Ideal for Students Who…

• Already know basic CAD and want the next level

• Love engineering, robotics, designing mechanical systems

• Want to build real functional projects (not just “cool shapes”)

• Are preparing for robotics teams, competitions, or future engineering majors