The CAD lab contains 32 networked PC computers equipped with AutoDesk's Mechanical Desktop including AutoCAD 2002, Mechanical AutoCAD, and Inventor; and Parametric Technology Corporation's Pro/Engineer 2002 Modeler with all its available modules. Currently, the AutoDesk software is used in the required MET 141 and MET 145 courses. The Pro/Engineer software is currently used for MET 245, a course which is also required by AET Program.
In addition, the lab has a limited number of licenses on Master CAM for teaching computer aided manufacturing. All students have individually assigned server accounts and networked electronic storage space. The server accounts are accessible from the Internet as long as a student is enrolled in the class. This networked storage space makes it possible to use the lab for a variety of classes, reports, and design projects.
