Onshape

Location: San Diego Mesa College - 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111

Time: 8am to 3:30pm

Ages:

10-13

Beg-Int

An introductory parametric CAD course where students learn to design, assemble, and fabricate functional mechanical systems using Onshape and professional engineering workflows.

In this course, students are introduced to industry-standard parametric modeling and mechanical design workflows using Onshape, a cloud-based Computer-Aided Design (CAD) platform widely used in engineering, product development, and manufacturing. Students learn how engineers design precise, editable parts by creating and constraining sketches, applying features, and building models that update intelligently as dimensions and constraints change. Through part studios and assemblies, students design components in relation to one another, model from technical drawings and real-world measurements, and simulate functional motion using mates and reference geometry. The course culminates in a Functional Mechanical Capstone Project, where students design, assemble, and prepare a dynamic, real-world mechanism for fabrication, reflecting professional CAD practices used in modern engineering careers.

Students Can Use These Skills For:

Designing precise, parametric mechanical parts and assemblies
Understanding how engineers model, test, and refine functional systems
Reading technical drawings and translating them into manufacturable designs
Building portfolio-ready CAD projects aligned to real engineering careers
Preparing for advanced CAD, robotics, manufacturing, and engineering coursework

Tools Used:

Onshape (Cloud-Based Parametric CAD Software)
Part Studios and Assemblies
Sketch Constraints and Feature Tools
Mate Connectors and Reference Geometry
Measurement and Dimensioning Tools
Export Tools for Manufacturing (.STEP, .STL)

Students Will:

Understand the fundamentals of parametric modeling and design intent
Navigate Onshape to create part files, drawings, and assemblies
Create and fully constrain sketches using professional constraint tools
Build parts using additive, subtractive, and intersecting features
Design components in relation to other parts using derived geometry and in-context modeling
Import and reference external models within part studios and assemblies
Read part drawings and model components based on technical documentation
Measure real-world parts and accurately recreate them in CAD
Create assemblies using mate connectors to simulate real mechanical motion
Export CAD files for digital fabrication and manufacturing
Complete a functional mechanical capstone project featuring movement and real-world application

Pathway:

Mechanical Engineering
Product Design
Manufacturing

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