AutoCAD 2D/3D, CATIA and surfaces

Free of cost

by funding

In this course, you will create 2D/3D drawings and 3D models with AutoCAD and learn basic visualization techniques. You will learn about the design process with CATIA, be able to create three-dimensional drawings and apply advanced surface modeling. You will learn how artificial intelligence is used in the profession.
  • Certificates: Certificate "AutoCAD 2D and 3D"
    Dassault Systèmes certificate "CATIA Mechanical Designer Specialist"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    CATIA Part Design Associate and CATIA Assembly Design Associate
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 12 Weeks

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Basics (approx. 1 day)

AutoCAD interface

Drawing functions

Input options with mouse and keyboard

Grid/ Snap


Drawing creation (approx. 4.5 days)

Working with absolute and relative coordinates

ORTHO and POLAR

Query

Drawing functions

Editing functions

Working with object snapping functions

Editing objects via handles

Object snap track

Dynamic input

Properties window


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Drawing organization (approx. 1.5 days)

Layers

Layer filter

Further layer tools

Create template


Hatching and filling objects (approx. 1 day)

Hatching

Fill areas


Repeat parts (approx. 1 day)

Creating and inserting blocks

Working with the DesignCenter and tool palettes

Using dynamic blocks

Editing blocks


Labeling and output (approx. 3 days)

Scale list

Plotting from the layout

PDF output file

Create and change texts, text style

Create and change dimensioning, dimensioning style

Multi-guide line


Additional topics (approx. 1 day)

Blocks with attributes

External references


Insight into 3D (approx. 3 days)

Modeling with the help of geometric solids and sketch-based modeling

Editing solids

Section, 2D image

visualization


Project work 2D (approx. 4 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

CAD with CATIA and surface modeling

Introduction to CATIA V5 (approx. 1 day)

Applications of CATIA V5, working areas and modules

Course objective, course schedule, teaching concept

Using CATIA V5: screen layout, mouse operation, settings, help


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Creating solids (approx. 14 days)

Creating and editing sketches

Sketch-based components

Preparation and transformation components

Advanced solid modeling

Methods of creation

Surface-based components

Creating wire geometries

Analyzing and editing the solid model

Rearranging and repairing models

Creating structured models

Parameterization and creation of standard parts

Creating catalogs

Creating and using PowerCopys

Creating document templates for parts


Assembly modeling (approx. 5 days)

Construction methods of assemblies (bottom up/top down)

Positioning and manipulation of components

Assembly conditions and degrees of freedom

Catalog elements

Structuring of assemblies

Assembly components

Working in context (top down)

Saving and duplicating assemblies

Analysis methods

Dealing with large assemblies

Assembly variants

Scene creation


Drawing derivation (approx. 5 days)

Create and define sheets

Drawing derivation of parts

Creating and editing views

View editing

Dimensions, annotations, tolerances; hatching

Drawing derivations of assemblies

Exploded views

Formatting and inserting parts lists

Drawing frames and title blocks

Template creation


Further topics (approx. 2 days)

Insight into sheet metal construction


Excursus: CATIA surface modeling (approx. 3 days)


Wire geometry/wireframe

Creation of different point types, lines, axes, polylines and planes

Projected and offset curves

Curves

Special curves: spline, helix, spiral, guide curve and isoparametric curves


Surface generation

Profile surfaces: extrude - rotate

Surfaces of boundary curves: filling/transition surface

Distance and loft surfaces


Geometry processing operations

Connect - Repair

Trim - Separate


Project work, certification preparation and CATIA certification: Mechanical Designer Specialist (approx. 10 days)

Partial examinations: CATIA Part Design and CATIA Assembly Design



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

After the course, you will be able to use the 2D functions and techniques of the latest version of AutoCAD software quickly and effectively and create complex two-dimensional drawings. The Autodesk product range is the most widely used CAD software in the world. As a vector-oriented drawing program, AutoCAD is based on simple objects such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs and texts and therefore offers you an excellent introduction to the field of CAD. You will also get to know 3D drawings and basic visualization techniques.

You will also be able to create complex 3D designs efficiently and accurately using CATIA V5 and apply your advanced surface modeling skills.

The course is aimed at people with a degree in engineering and experience in the field of design, product designers, technicians, technical draughtsmen from the fields of mechanical or electrical engineering and specialists from other sectors with relevant professional experience.

Today, CAD specialists have interesting career opportunities in almost all sectors - from dentistry and plant engineering to aerospace.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.