IED Unit 2

CAD Modeling, Parametric Design & 3D Printing

Students create accurate CAD part models, prepare files for 3D printing, complete the FabLab 3D printer workflow, and print a tolerance tester that supports the next rocket assembly unit.

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Daily Lesson List

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Lesson	Title	Focus Question
2.1	From Engineering Documentation to CAD	How does CAD build on sketching and documentation?
2.2	Fusion 360 Interface and File Setup	How do engineers set up a CAD file for organized work?
2.3	Sketch Planes and 2D Sketching	How does a 2D sketch become the foundation of a CAD model?
2.4	Sketch Constraints	How do constraints control design intent?
2.5	Dimensioned CAD Sketches	How do dimensions make CAD models precise and adjustable?
2.6	Extrude Basics	How does extrusion turn a sketch into a solid part?
2.7	Cut Features and Holes	How do cuts and holes create functional features?
2.8	Fillets, Chamfers, and Design Intent	How do edge features improve function, safety, and printability?
2.9	Revolve Features: Nose Cone and Nozzle	How can rotation create aerospace-shaped parts?
2.10	Patterns and Symmetry: Rocket Fins	How can patterns create repeated features accurately?
2.11	Parametric Rocket Part Modeling	How can parameters make a model easier to revise?
2.12	CAD Model Check and Revision	How do engineers check a model before fabrication?
2.13	Preparing CAD Files for 3D Printing	How is a CAD model prepared for 3D printing?
2.14	Slicer Basics and Print Settings	How do slicer settings affect a printed part?
2.15	FabLab 3D Printer Certification	How do safety and workflow expectations prepare you for printing?
2.16	Final 3D Printed Tolerance Tester Workday	How can a printed tester help determine future assembly clearances?
2.17	3D Printing Post-Processing	How do engineers inspect and finish a printed part?
2.18	Final Tolerance Tester Review and Recommendation	What clearance should be recommended for the next rocket assembly project?