CAD and Simulation of Mechanical Systems

This course provides skills in computer-aided design and mechanism simulation.

In CAD, aspects such as part mode (3D design of a mechanical part), assembly mode (design of a mechanism), drawing of parts or overall drawings will be covered.

The kinematic and dynamic behavior of rigid solid mechanisms will be simulated using CAD/CAM software.

From Solidworks software and its complement Solidworks Motion :

• Using basic functions for 3D part modeling ;
• Create an assembly using CREO Parametric software;
• Drawing a plan ;
• Use advanced functions to create complex 3D parts and assemblies;
• Define the links between the different parts of a mechanism;
• Defines elastic and/or viscous bonds;
• Defining external loads on a mechanism ;
• Define interference and/or contact between parts of a mechanism;
• Set the mechanism in motion with a servo motor and launch a dynamic study;

Extract information from the study, such as positions, speeds and forces in a link, 

Know how to use Windows and be organized when managing files

Recommended prerequisites* :

Know the basic vocabulary of technical communication and know how to read a parts definition drawing (2D plan).

1 CC on the CAD section - 50% of the mark

1 CC on the simulation part - 50% of the mark