The Mechanical Engineering Design Course is crafted for fresh diploma and engineering graduates aiming to enter the core mechanical design industry. Inspired by the teaching methods of Kagira Drawing Solutions, this course focuses on practical design, fabrication detailing, piping layout, and pressure vessel components. With hands-on CAD tool training and exposure to industry codes and standards, students are prepared to take on design roles in fabrication, manufacturing, EPC, and heavy industries.
Module 1: Engineering Drawing Fundamentals
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Orthographic & Isometric Projections
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First & Third Angle Projection
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Sectional views & dimensioning
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Welding symbols & surface finish
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Title block, BOM (Bill of Materials)
Module 2: Fabrication & Structural Design
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Structural members (I-beams, channels, angles)
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Platform, ladder, and handrail detailing
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Sheet metal components and development
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Welding design – symbols, joints & types
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Fabrication drawing practice
Module 3: Mechanical Component Design
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Shaft, key, and coupling design
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Bearing selection & placement
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Flanges, bolts, nuts – IS/ANSI standards
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Pipe supports, hangers & clamps
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Assembly & detailed drawing practice
Module 4: Pressure Vessel & Piping Design
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Introduction to ASME Section VIII Div. 1
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Pressure vessel components (shell, head, nozzle, support)
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Manual calculation for thickness, wind load
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Pipe routing, GAD (General Arrangement Drawing)
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Isometric drawing & MTO (Material Take-Off)
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IS & ASME standard piping fittings & symbols
Module 5: CAD Software Training (2 Tools Minimum)
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AutoCAD 2D
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Drafting, annotation, layering, plotting
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Fabrication drawing creation
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SolidWorks / Creo / CATIA / NX (choose any)
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3D modeling, assembly, drafting
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Sheet metal, weldments, exploded views
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2D drawing extraction from 3D
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Module 6: Industry Codes & Design Calculations
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ASME Section VIII Div.1 (pressure vessel design)
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IS 808 (structural steel standards)
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Pipe thickness calculation (ASME B31.3)
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GD&T overview – ASME Y14.5
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Manual vs software-based design checks
Module 7: Mini Projects & Portfolio
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Structural fabrication drawing
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Pressure vessel layout & detail
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Piping skid layout + isometrics
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Complete documentation with BOM, MTO, and title blocks
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Final design project for resume/portfolio
Module 8: Placement & Interview Preparation
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Resume building for design roles
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Interview Q&A (technical + HR)
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Portfolio presentation
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Soft skills & communication training
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Industry orientation: what companies expect
Conclusion
By completing this course, students become proficient in design and drafting using CAD software, understand key design codes like ASME and IS, and can produce industry-ready fabrication and piping drawings. This course empowers diploma and B.E. graduates to confidently step into core mechanical engineering jobs in design departments, EPC companies, and fabrication industries.
