Mechanical CAD diploma programs include a few general education courses along with CAD and engineering design courses. Associate's degrees in mechanical CAD require an average of 70 credits and include general education, mechanical CAD and other technology courses. An Associate in Applied Science in Mechanical CAD is for students who want to become professional mechanical drafters.
The following courses are commonly offered in mechanical CAD educational programs. Beginning CAD Course This foundation course teaches students to operate CAD software and hardware. Traditional technical drafting skills, including freehand sketching, are reviewed. Basic CAD skills are introduced and used to create 2-dimensional representations. Various software packages, including AutoCAD, are also taught.
In this course, instructors introduce CAD techniques for mechanical drafting, building on the skills learned in the beginning CAD course. Mechanical CAD students create detailed engineering drawings using CAD software such as ProE. Industry standards for engineering design, including geometric dimensions and tolerance standards, are incorporated in class work. Computer Graphics for Engineering Course Topics covered in this course include creating 3- dimensional graphical representations of mechanisms. Students use applications such as animation software to view engineering graphics. This is an introductory course completed in the first semester of study in a 2-year program. Manufacturing Materials and Processes Course Properties of various manufacturing materials are surveyed in this course. Processes used to engineer products, such as forming and molding, are also covered. Specific materials studied include metals, plastics and ceramics. This course is a prerequisite for a course in machine design.
Machine Design Course
Students study the function of individual machine components and then design each component using
CAD software. Coursework concentrates on material choice, precision calculations and cost estimates. A portion of the course is focused on the inter connectivity of mechanical elements such as
belts, bearings, cams and shafts, in machine design.
Physics and Materials for Mechanical CAD
In this course, students study the physical properties of materials and material performance under certain stressors. General physics topics such as inertia, stress and torque are reviewed. This course is normally completed near the end of a 2-year program. As at the first step I have try to list all the CAD software. If I am missing some software to mention, than surely you can help me by informing me about that CAD, thermal software.
CAD SOFTWARES CO#1
CAD SOFTWARES CO#2
Autodesk
Alibre Design
Autocad electrical
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Inventor
Auto CAD
Autodesk 3ds Max
Brics cad
CATIA
Creo Parametric / ProEngineer
DraftSight
Femap
Google SketchUp
Iron CAD
Kompas-3D
KeyCreator
Mastercam
Solid Edge
NX
Top Solid
Rhino
Via CAD 3D
SolidFace
SpaceClaim
SolidWorks
Turbo CAD
ZW3D
Patran
Analysis CAD Software list:
ANALYSIS CAD SOFTWARE CO#1
ANALYSIS CAD SOFTWARE CO#2
Ansys
Abaqus
SIMUFACT
COMSOL Multiphysics
SIMULIA*
1. RecurDyn : according to official site it is specially designed for simulation of kinematics and dynamics problems.
2. Physical Modeling and Simulation Software – MapleSim is a drag-and-drop modeling tool allowing you to produce simulation models of multi-domain systems.
3. Mech-Q Engineering Software is a suite of engineering routines that run in AutoCAD or IntelliCAD. Features Piping, Mechanical, HVAC and Structural. Free trials.
4. Designerswest is a technical publisher / distributor of practical engineering/scientific calculation software and reference handbooks for students, designers, engineers, architects and educators.
5. Professional Shunt Calibration Calculator – Strainmatics guides the user through the shunt calibration using a step wise approach.
6. Svara Software – Mechanical and Structural Engineering Analysis & Design Software
7. Multi-disciplinary Design and Analysis Software – EngineersToolbox (ETBX) is a comprehensive software tool for engineering design and analysis.
8. Michael Rainey has various software for machining professionals.
9. Hamilton Design Group has several freeware AutoCAD programs.
10. Ciclo Vbelt specially designed for centrifugal machine that can drive or run on belt.
11. Hanley Innovations – several aerodynamics software packages available.
13. LV-Soft.com – engineering software for pressure vessel design and plant design.
14. Reckon It, Inc. – 1.85 log graph based engineering software for automatic sprinkler demand and water supply analysis.
15. Design Flow Solutions provides the engineer with a range of computer tools to solve fluid flow problems.
16. Job Master production control and tracking software for small to medium-sized manufacturers and job shops.
17. JMatPro is an innovative software for modeling materials properties and behavior of multi-component alloys.
18. SAMCEF has various useful software packages for mechanical engineers.
19. Perspective CMMS provides independent advice on the selection of maintenance software and CMMS systems.
20. S&J Enterprises offers comprehensive maintenance software, as well as extensive consulting, training and implementation services.
21. Network Analysis Inc. makes SINDA/G Thermal Analyis software – supplying NASA since 1982.
22. ReliaSoft Corporation provides software, training and professional services for reliability engineering and related fields.
23. Maintenance Connection provides Web- Based Maintenance Management Software (or Web-Based CMMS Software).
24. PipingOffice has 22 Excel spreadsheets for piping calculations – pressures, branch reinforcements, miters etc.
25. ModelPress is a new free technology that publishes and displays 3D CAD models over the web and desktop.
26. eMachineShop – the remarkable new way to get the custom parts you need. You design and they machine your parts via the web. It’s easy, convenient, and low cost.
27. vDECC – project management software designed to operate from FEED (Front End Engineering Design).
28. PUMP-FLO.com – Free online pump sizing and selection software. Select from leading manufacturers online pump catalogs.
29. CustomCommerce manages engineers’ product information to streamline the sale of complex products.
30. PIPENET™ is a powerful software tool for the engineer who needs to carry out fluid flow analysis on a network of pipes and ducts quickly and reliably.
31. Process Ace Software specializes in hand- held (PalmOS) computer software for Process & Mechanical Engineers in the process industries.
32. HB Team develops software for fluid dynamics applied to turbomachinery.
33. Innovision Systems, Inc. specializes in in 2D/3D Motion Analysis, High-Speed Video and Data Acquisition systems.
34. Free CAD Viewer – view AutoCAD drawings with free DWG/DXF/DWF viewer.
35. SST Systems, Inc. offers software for piping stress, fluid flow and nozzle flexibility analyses.
36. FMEA-Pro is Failure Modes and Effects Analysis software for manufacturers of Automotive, Electronic, Aerospace, Defense and Manufacturing products.
37. Systek Technologies offers software for Gas Properties & Hydraulics, Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics, Centrifugal Pump Performance & more!
38. HVAC Solution is a revolutionary new software tool for the design of HVAC equipment and systems.
39. CADSymbols.com offers instant access to over 8 million online CAD symbols.
40. JackBolt.com has web-based software for manufacturers – resource planning, cost analysis, supply chain management and more.
41. WATT Mechanism Design Tool is a new software package from Heron-Technologies. WATT is a unique conceptual design tool focused on mechanism and linkage design.
42. ThermoAnalytics, Inc. – Developers of advanced thermal modeling and infrared analysis software for engineering design and analysis.
43. Free Mechanical Engineering Software – CAD/CAM, FEA and others.
44. Engineering Power Tools – over 70 program modules and data tables are organized into one easy-to-use package.
45. Cullimore and Ring Technologies, Inc. – Thermal/Fluid Software and Consulting. C&R provides products and services in the areas of heat transfer and fluid system design and analysis.
*Simulia contain multi-physics and Abaqus as its module or you can purchase them separately.