CAD is a tool - like Word or excel. All CAD can be reasonably learned in about two weeks and a little formal training.
Solid Works seems to be most popular today Autodesk is also widely used.
Hello. I'll be attending University's MEng manufacturing engineering program in September and will work as a manufacturing engineer (hopefully) after graduation. This summer I want to learn the software in the title. I know a bit of solidworks from undergrad but I'm not sure which software will be useful the most in the job. I checked bunch of manufacturing engineering job posts and almost all of them require autocad knowledge/experience. But I'm not sure to what extent autocad is used. There are courses offered in autocad in my hometown but I'm hesitant to enroll in one because I don't know if the content of the course will match what manufacturing engineers do with autocad. So, I was wondering if someone could inform me about this? Also, should I improve myself in solidworks or should I try to master them both? I feel quite indecisive about this. Thanks in advance!
CAD is a tool - like Word or excel. All CAD can be reasonably learned in about two weeks and a little formal training.
Solid Works seems to be most popular today Autodesk is also widely used.
Thanks for the reply. I think I'll master solidworks ********************and study only autocad plant 3D instead of learning everything about it. Do you think this would be a good idea? I don't know what features of autocad manufacturing engineers use. Does anyone know it by any chance?
Never heard of those books but these are excellent CAD training books:
https://www.engineersedge.com/engineerstore/
SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering
Hi Wakez,
A manufacturing engineer can use solidworks and autocad for designing fixtures, tools or any manufacturing equipments that is needed for process.
Here's an idea:
Join the Experimental Aircraft Assn. ($40) and get the student version of solidworks free.
I would suggest AutoCAD for more 2D-based design and construction projects, whereas SolidWorks is the best choice for mechanical, machine, and product design. It's always a great choice to try the programs out for yourself and get experience with their features before making a decision.