DFAB 103 Technical Drawings for Fabrication

School of Arts and Technology

DFAB 103 Technical Drawings for Fabrication will focus on creating and digitizing 2D technical drawings. Students will gain knowledge in communicating design concepts following American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) technical drawing standards.

Corequisite: DFAB 104

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Course Details
Total number of weeks11
Total Credits
Total Hours90
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture4.1
Lab (lab, field, computer)4.1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Produce industry-standard technical drawings using digital software
  2. Create a multi-sheet drawing package
  3. Apply knowledge of tolerances and fit
  4. Communicate design concepts using sketches and schematics

Teaching and Learning Approach

A combination of theory-based lecture and context-based demonstration, with regular opportunity for hands-on participation. The content covered in this course will build on theory and knowledge previously covered in DFAB112, Traditional Fabrication Practices.

Learning Resources

Required: None. Recommended: None.

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Review knowledge of technical drawing standards (ASME, ISO) Technical drawing best practices. Introduce Autodesk Fusion 2D drawing workspace. Review and navigate software user interface. Apply simple dimensions, annotations, line types, call outs. 2. Formatting, professionalism, presentation. Adding borders and zones. General notes section. Custom title blocks. 3. Overview of tolerancing and dimensioning standards. Tolerancing representation on 2D drawings. Basic and reference dimensions. Tolerance stack up and implications on manufacturing and assembly. As-designed (digital) versus as-built (physical) parts. Applying tolerance modifiers (user paramaters) in 3D models. Tolerances in 3D printing. 4. Subtractive manufacturing tolerances. Press fit and tolerance classes. Thread, hole, knurled-feature call outs. Color, mateiral, finish specifications. 5. Hand drafting techniques Communicating design concepts 6. Cover pages. Assembly packages. Exploded views using animation workspace. Generating parts lists. Bill of materials (excel). Spec'ing off shelf components and hardware. Budgeting and cost implications. 7. Introduction to photorealistic rendering Communicating design intent Basic Photoshop tools Keyshot software and user interface Color, Material, Finish (CMF).

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Lab 1 - Part Drawing 011, 2, 3, 415%
Lab 2 - Part Drawing 021, 2, 3, 415%
Lab 3 - Hand Sketching and Drafting4, 520%
Lab 4 - Assembly Package1, 2, 3, 420%
Lab 5 - Photorealistic Renders4, 615%
Work Integrated Learning Experience315%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.