Module Title: CADCAM

Lesson Plan 2018-2019

Topic: Complex Geometric Solid Body Creation Using Autodesk Inventors Revolve Feature
Lecturer Name: James Corbett
Module: CADCAM
Year: 2
Date: 31/10/2018
Duration of Lesson: 2 Hours
Module Outcome
Apply the features of relevant CAD and CAM software packages to generate 3D digital models and 2D
presentation drawings.
Engage the features of CAD and CAM software to explore the geometric concepts and principles.

1. Aims
The main aims of the lesson are to:
Outline the structure of the lecture.
Revise the procedure for creating a new project file in Inventor
Demonstrate and direct the creation of 3D cylindrical solid bodies using the revolve tool
Demonstrate the application of the revolve tool for the creation of 3D furniture and wood components

2. Main Learning Outcomes and Corresponding Assessment

Learning Outcomes (LO's)
At the end of this lesson the students will be enabled
to…
Utilise the Autodesk Inventors Revolve tool to create
cylindrical 3d solid bodies
Assessment of LO's
(Note: each LO has an assessment. Include a variety of
types.)
Lecturer whole class demonstration - Students repeat
process - Informal observation - Summative Assessment

Utilise the Revolve tool in the creation of 3D Digital Self Directed Learning - Student Assignment - Summative
Prototypes of Furniture and Wood components Assessment

Support Learning Independent Learning

Mastering Autodesk Inventor Book Series

Geometric Constraints
Priority Ray Tracing and Rendering
3 Point Arcs
Applying Texture to Solids

Constraining Complex Geometry

Supplementary Learning Revolve and Loft Tools in Inventor Joining Solids to Create Parts
Rendering and Textures

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3. The Lesson
Time Line Teaching Activities Student Activities Key*
Set Induction (Beginning)
Meet with students. Re-establish Students enter lab in orderly fashion and
classroom rules. (Mobile phones set to take seats at their workstations. Students log
0-2Mins
silent. No social media browsers open into workstation and Open Autodesk
on student workstations.) Inventor.

Outline the Lesson Plan for the session

and ensure students create a new Students observe lecturer demonstration and
2-5Mins A
project file to complete the class are encouraged to take notes.
exercises

Students observe lecturer demonstration and

5-15Mins Demonstrate creation of a cylinder A
are encouraged to take notes.
using the revolve tool
15-30Mins Instruct Students to Create Cylinder Students follow same steps as lecturer C, P, PR
Demonstrate selecting different Axis
30-35Mins A
(CTRL shift deselect axis)

Explain how this can be used to join and

35-45Mins cut in addition to creating a base A
feature.
Create new sketch on
45-50Mins origin,(Demonstrate the slice graphics A, P
tool "Shortcut F7"-Coves)
Demonstrate Project Cut Edges Students observe lecturer demonstration and
50-55Mins A
command are encouraged to take notes.
Demonstrate using the Origin Axis to
55-60Mins A
revolve.
Demonstrate creating a new axis for a
60-70Mins A
revolve.
Demonstrate options for extends ( Full =
360 Degrees)
70-80Mins A
Demonstrate cut option for extrude.
Create a Bowl
80-95Mins Instruct Students to Create Bowl Students follow same steps as lecturer C, P, PR

Engage students in discussion as to

Students engage in discussion and give
where this revolve tool may be utilised
95-105Mins examples of furniture objects which may be D, C, I
in designing furniture and wood
designed and modelled using this feature.
products. Create List on Whiteboard.

Ask students to reflect on lesson and Students engage in discussion on their

105-110Mins give feedback on their progression with progression and competency using the D, C, I
the Revolve tool. Revolve tool.

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Introduce Students to next weeks

Students observe lecturer and ask questions
110-120Mins lecture and give the turned leg D, C, I, PR
about this weeks assignment.
assignment.

*KEY: C = Collaboration, A = Acquisition, I = Investigation, D = Discussion, P = Practice, PR = Production

4. List of Teaching Resources
1. Data Viewer
2. Images and Drawings of Rendered Examples

Revolve Lesson - Student Assessment Time

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Collaboration Acquisition Investigation Discussion Practice Production

5. Critical Reflection
Strengths
Examples relating directly to the work they are currently undertaking in other modules.

Challenges
Some students are missing core learning that has been covered in previous lessons. This is impeding their
progression with the advanced tool sets. Much time is being spent on struggling students which is causing the
advanced students frustration.

Suggestions for Improvement

I would further differentiate the learning for advanced students and will incorporate this into the next lesson.
Students should choose their own designs to model and be prompted for suggestions of how the tools may be
applied to design they are currently working on. Slow down the examples so students can create the exercise files
in smaller work packages. Will implement for next lesson.

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