MEEM 4403 CAD METHODS Lab Assignment 1: Reverse Engineer an Existing Part Assignment Objectives

Reverse Engineer a simple (real) part. Model part using basic sketching and sweep functionality. Use the part navigator. Perform geometric analyses.

Lab Tasks

1. Identify part(s) that you wish to create solid models of. The part(s) must have a total of at least 14 features. (E.g., every hole or protrusion, or pattern of these is a feature. Count identifiable features on the part, NOT solid modeling operations.) 2. You can give any name to a part, but it must start with your username (i.e., username_lever_handle.prt). 3. Sketch on datum planes and solid model surfaces to create section profiles. Use extrude, revolve, sweep along curve, fillets, shelling (hollow), patterns and standard features to create the solid model of the part. Try to approximate freeform surfaces as closely as possible using these operations. Use a ruler, calipers, or coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to measure the part dimensions. (See Mike LaCourt in B004D MEEM to use the CMM.) All parts must be fully constrained. All important dimensions, sketches, and features must be given meaningful names. All objects must be on the correct layers. You may need to read ahead to find out about some solid modeling operations. Refer to the back page of the syllabus for grading policies and good modeling practices. Bonus marks will be given for complexity and how accurately your solid models represent the real parts. 4. Perform an analysis to determine the mass, centroid, and moments of inertia about the centroid. i. First select Tools Material Properties to set the material type. (Make sure the modeling application is started.) ii. Select the part solid. button. Select count matches and iii. To get values from the materials library, press the OK. In the Search Results window, select the material to retrieve and press OK. iv. Select the retrieved material in the Materials dialog and press OK. v. To calculate the mass properties, select Analysis Mass Properties Assembly Weight Management from the menu. vi. Use the default accuracy. Select Work Part. 5. Create a screen capture of the part(s). First, make the part(s) look nice. Turn off layers with datum geometry and sketches. Hide the Work Coordinate System. Format WCS Display Make solids and faces the correct color. Edit Object Display To get a screen capture: Find a nice angle. Size the graphics window according to how big the image should be. From the menu, select: File Export JPEG.

6. Submit the part(s) and screen capture(s) by email to cadm4403@mtu.edu. In the email message give: Calculated mass and actual mass (you will need to weigh the part this can be done in the machine shop on the 6th floor) Give the location of the centroid. Describe in your own words where the centroid is located in relation to the geometry that you created. Moments of inertia about the centroid. Be sure to give units. Due date: Thursday, May 18. Here are some samples of work from previous students.

Tri-cam; Jeff Oosterhouse, Summer 2001

Rolf bicycle rear end hub; Nelson Sommerfeldt, Fall 2004

Wheel hub; Kenneth Wheeler, Fall 2003

Justin Beckman; Cable Splitter, Fall 2005