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CAD Designing

Recreate a given mechanical draft accurately using SOLIDWORKS or CATIA, demonstrating CAD skills, design accuracy, and problem-solving ability.

Format / Team Individual
Duration 30 minutes per batch
Venue 📍 CAD Lab

CHALLENGE STAGES

STAGE 1

Stage 1 — Analyse

Study the given mechanical draft, dimensions, constraints, and features.

STAGE 2

Stage 2 — Model

Create the required 3D component with precise dimensional accuracy.

STAGE 3

Stage 3 — Assemble

Complete the required assembly mates and submit the final model.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • Individual participation only.
  • SOLIDWORKS or CATIA only; no other software permitted.
  • Draft will be provided at the start of each batch.
  • Participants may bring their own laptop with permitted software.
  • Both part and assembly are mandatory.
  • Only work created during the event will be evaluated.
  • Judging is based on completion, accuracy, time, and part and assembly quality.
  • Highest overall score wins; judges’ decision is final.

SCORING AND EVALUATION

  • Accuracy of dimensions and geometry: 40%
  • Assembly mates and constraint precision: 30%
  • Completion time: 20%
  • Modeling technique and feature tree: 10%

GENERAL SYMPOSIUM GUIDELINES

Essential instructions for all registered participants attending VIYUGAM 2K26. Please review carefully to ensure seamless participation.

All participants must bring their own valid college ID cards.

Participants must carry essential articles (pen drive, standees, poster, laptops, prototypes or models) for their respective events.

Participants must abide by the final decision given by the jury panel.

All participants must follow the rules and regulations; any kind of misbehaviour, malpractice, or disruptive behaviour will result in cancellation of participation and immediate disqualification.

Lunch and appetizers will be provided to all registered participants.

Participants must register before the event begins and report to the venue on time.

Event-specific equipment, software, time limits, and participation formats will be announced by coordinators before each round.

Participants are responsible for following the rules and instructions announced before each round.