Online Mechanical Design Courses

Mechanical design combines 3D modeling with the practical work behind a finished mechanical product. Good mechanical design has to account for how a part is made, assembled, used,

  • CAD modeling, drawings, and assemblies
  • Machine, product, and sheet metal design
  • Surface modeling, FEA, CFD, and 3D printing

Mechanical design courses provide practical training in CAD and engineering design for people working with mechanical parts, assemblies, and technical documentation. The material can be relevant to students, practicing engineers, designers, and anyone moving into mechanical design. Show more

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Mechanical Design Software

CAD software is a central part of modern mechanical design. Courses in this category include SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo Parametric, KOMPAS-3D, and Fusion 360.

Machine Design

Machine design is used when individual components have to work together as a complete mechanism or machine. The work can include component selection, fit and tolerances, mechanical connections, and preparation of the design for manufacturing.

Mechanical Engineering Design

Mechanical engineering design is about turning an engineering idea into a workable physical product. CAD models and drawings need to match the way the part or assembly will actually be made and used.

What you will actually learn

  • 3D part modeling and parametric design
  • 2D technical drawings and dimensioning
  • Assembly design and mechanical components
  • Sheet metal, weldments, and surface modeling
  • Machine and product design principles
  • CAD workflows in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, and NX
  • FEA and CFD for mechanical design
  • Design for manufacturing and 3D printing

Where it is used in practice

  • Machine Design

    Industrial machines, mechanisms, custom equipment.

  • Product Development

    Mechanical products and components.

  • Automotive

    Vehicle parts and assemblies

  • Industrial Equipment

    Machines, frames, and enclosures.

  • Manufacturing

    Production parts, fixtures, tooling, technical drawings.

  • Robotics & Automation

    Robot mechanisms and moving assemblies.

Example tasks

  • Create a parametric 3D model of a mechanical part
  • Build and edit multi-part assemblies
  • Prepare a detailed 2D manufacturing drawing
  • Design sheet metal parts and flat patterns
  • Create weldments and structural frames
  • Model complex surfaces and mechanical components
  • Modify an existing CAD model for manufacturing
  • Design parts and fixtures for CNC production
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