CAD 100 (Rookie)

Prereqs: none.

Required reading

• CAD standards
• MKCAD/Onshape basics

Tasks

• Import COTS parts; model a simple bracket with correct material and mates.
• Create a drawing with title block and dimensions.

Sign-off

• Mentor checks model constraints, materials, and a clean drawing export.

Best practices

• Use MKCAD; set materials and mates correctly; keep models simple.
• Dimension to functional datums; avoid over-detailing early.

Common mistakes

• Wrong materials; missing mates; messy drawings.

Checklist

• COTS imported; part modeled with correct material
• Drawing created with title block/dimensions

Evidence to attach

• Part file and drawing PDF
• Notes/screenshots showing mates/materials