Fortress Institute · 2027

AutoCAD Mechanical & 2D Drafting Masterclass

Mechanical CAD Foundation 8 Weeks · 60 hrs ACAD-MECH

Industry-standard 2D engineering drafting, GD&T standards, and isometric projection.

Course Overview

AutoCAD Mechanical Training in Coimbatore at Fortress Institute of Training Solutions Pvt Ltd, Peelamedu — an ISO 9001:2015 certified Mechanical Design training institute in Coimbatore. The AutoCAD Mechanical course is 100% practical with one system per student, real-time projects, industry-expert faculty and 100% placement assistance for students across Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and Salem.

What You'll Master

Curriculum & Modules

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

  • What is AutoCAD & its applications
  • Opening, saving & file formats (.dwg, .dxf)
  • User interface (Ribbon · Command line · Status bar)
  • Units setup & limits
  • Coordinate system (Absolute · Relative · Polar)

Module 2: Basic Drawing Commands

  • Line, Polyline
  • Circle, Arc
  • Rectangle, Polygon
  • Ellipse
  • Hatch basics
  • Construction lines

Module 3: Modify Commands

  • Move, Copy
  • Rotate, Scale
  • Trim, Extend
  • Offset, Mirror
  • Fillet, Chamfer
  • Stretch, Explode

Module 4: Precision & Object Tools

  • Object Snap (OSNAP)
  • Grid & Snap
  • Ortho mode
  • Polar tracking
  • Object tracking
  • Dynamic input

Module 5: Layers & Properties

  • Layer creation & management
  • Colors, linetypes, lineweights
  • Layer properties manager
  • Layer lock, freeze, hide
  • Object properties

Module 6: Text & Dimensions

  • Single line text (TEXT)
  • Multiline text (MTEXT)
  • Dimension types (Linear · Aligned · Angular · Radius · Diameter)
  • Dimension styles
  • Leaders & annotations

Module 7: Blocks & Attributes

  • Create & insert blocks
  • Block editor
  • Attributes
  • External references (XREF)
  • Dynamic blocks

Module 8: Layouts & Plotting

  • Model space vs Paper space
  • Viewports
  • Plotting & printing
  • Scale setup
  • Title block setup

Module 9: 2D Drafting Projects

  • Floor plans (civil/architecture)
  • Mechanical parts drawing
  • Electrical layouts
  • Furniture layouts

Module 10: Iso Drawing

  • LINE — draw straight lines
  • PLINE — draw connected lines
  • OFFSET — create parallel lines
  • TRIM — remove unwanted portions
  • EXTEND — extend lines
  • COPY — duplicate geometry
  • MIRROR — create symmetrical geometry
  • ELLIPSE — create isometric circles
  • DIM — change plan views: top, right, left

Module 11: Advanced Features

  • Parametric constraints
  • Tool palettes
  • DesignCenter
  • CAD standards
  • Customization (aliases, shortcuts)

Module 12: Final Project & Practice

  • Complete house plan
  • Structural drawing
  • Mechanical assembly
  • Plot-ready drawing

Career Roles After This Course

CAD DesignerProduct Design EngineerMechanical EngineerDesign ConsultantR&D EngineerTooling Engineer

Eligibility & Certification

Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge. Interest in Mechanical Design (beginners welcome). No prior AutoCAD Mechanical experience required.

Certification: Autodesk Certified User (ACU) & Fortress Institute ISO 9001 Certificate

100% practical · one system per student · real-time projects · industry-expert faculty · placement assistance across Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode & Salem.