The SolidWorks Valve Assembly project involved a practical application of the solid modeling skills developed through the ABET accredited ME 101 course held at San Diego State University. The course focused on the following learning outcomes:

 

• Develop basic to intermediate parametric, solid modeling design skills using CREO Parametric 3.0 and SolidWorks 2016-2017 Software.

• Develop basic to intermediate understanding of engineering documentation including sketching, orthographic views, linetypes, dimensioning, thread notation, basic dimensional and general tolerancing using CREO and SolidWorks Software as per ASME Y14.5M-2009 standards. 

• Discuss the need to keep up with current versions of CAD software and to be able to learn new software quickly throughout your entire career

 

The SolidWorks Valve Project required fully constrained parts and an assembly of a basic valve system. The assembly and parts are also accompanied by well labeled SolidWorks drawings that include an expanded view, cutout view, and positions view. Through the project, I gained valuable experience related to the solid modeling design process.