PDMC Course Details – Professional Diploma in Mechanical CAD

1. AutoCAD 2025 Professional (2D & 3D)

Objective: Master drafting and design for mechanical components and assemblies.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to AutoCAD interface, commands, and workflows
• 2D Drafting: Lines, Polylines, Circles, Arcs, Rectangles, Layers
• Dimensioning, Annotation, Hatching, and Blocks
• Advanced 2D Tools: Xrefs, Layouts, and Templates
• 3D Modeling: Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft, and Solid Editing
• Visualization & Rendering: Materials, Lighting, and Views
• Plotting, Printing, and Documentation Best Practices
• Project Work: Complete 2D & 3D mechanical drawing project

2. CATIA

Objective: Develop advanced 3D mechanical modeling and design skills.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to CATIA interface and workbenches
• Part Design: Sketching, Feature-Based Modeling, and Constraints
• Assembly Design: Components, Constraints, and Motion Analysis
• Surface Modeling: Advanced Freeform Surfaces and Complex Shapes
• Drafting & Technical Drawings from 3D Models
• Kinematics and Mechanism Simulation
• Project Work: Mechanical assembly and complex 3D modeling

3. ANSYS 2025

Objective: Perform simulation and analysis of mechanical components using FEA.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to ANSYS interface and workflow
• Static Structural Analysis: Stress, Strain, and Deformation
• Thermal Analysis and Heat Transfer
• Modal Analysis: Vibration and Natural Frequencies
• Dynamic Analysis: Harmonic, Transient, and Response Analysis
• Design Optimization and Material Selection
• Project Work: FEA of mechanical components under real-world conditions

4. SolidWorks

Objective: Learn parametric design, assemblies, and mechanical visualization.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to SolidWorks interface and modeling concepts
• Part Modeling: Sketching, Features, and Parametric Design
• Assembly Design: Mates, Subassemblies, and Interference Detection
• Sheet Metal Design and Weldments
• Surface Modeling and Complex Geometries
• Rendering & Visualization: Materials, Lighting, and Animations
• Project Work: Mechanical component and assembly design with visualization

Capstone Project: Integration of AutoCAD, CATIA, ANSYS, and SolidWorks to design, simulate, and visualize a mechanical product or assembly.