Percepção dos alunos quanto à utilização do software SolidWorks em uma disciplina de projeto de produto

Abstract

This paper presents the use of CAD - Computer Aided Design software, in a Product Design discipline of the Production Engineering and Mechanical Production Engineering courses. To provide a practical product design environment, basic modeling lessons were performed in SolidWorks software, using tools and resources to model and assemble a product. For the setting of the classes will be presented how the product and the software were chosen, as well as the construction of the classes and the stages of product construction using digital modeling. A brief study of the 3D printing technologies was developed containing the way in which the printing procedure was performed and some advantages and disadvantages of each type of machine were also described. This final paper is arranged to present lines and methods that are used for the generation of knowledge. How the teacher can create an organizational environment that really adds value to both academic and professional learners. Finally, this work was dedicated to analyze the impacts related to the construction of the class of SolidWorks given by the monitors. A questionnaire was set up to generate data aiming to examine the student’s perception of the software used.