Introduction to CAD Badge Details
Objective
This certification introduces students to the basics of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling platform. Designed for beginners, the course covers essential CAD skills such as sketching, part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings. Students will gain hands-on experience creating 3D models and collaborative design projects in real time from any device.
Competencies
- Understanding CAD Software
- Navigate and use On Shape CAD platform.
- Set up projects, manage layers, and customize toolbars.
- Create, edit, and annotate technical drawings.
- Use line types, dimensioning, hatching, and layout tools.
- Apply geometric constraints and drawing standards.
- Create basic and complex 3D parts and assemblies.
- Apply extrude, revolve, loft, and sweep features.
- Use assemblies and constraints to simulate part relationships.
- Understand tolerancing, fits, and machining considerations.
- Produce shop-ready drawings with proper annotations and BOMs.
- Save, export, and organize design files.
- Use version control and understand file types.
- Visualize objects in multiple views and transform 2D sketches into 3D models.
- Troubleshoot design issues and optimize solutions based on constraints.
- Apply geometric principles, algebra, and trigonometry.
- Use measurement tools and units correctly.
- Interpret and create technical drawings for diverse stakeholders.
- Explain design intent and documentation clearly.
- Work effectively in a team using CAD files in shared environments.
- Use cloud-based CAD tools for team-based design.
- Ensure precision and accuracy in dimensions, tolerances, and annotations.
- Learn and adapt to new CAD tools or industry-specific software.