Siemens NX and surfaces with Python

In the course, you will first learn how to use the Siemens NX user interface and surface modeling as well as the use of artificial intelligence in your profession. You will also acquire knowledge of the easy-to-learn programming language Python, with which you can optimally accelerate processes or automate simulations.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Siemens NX and surfaces"
    Certificate "PCEP™ - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP™) (in englischer Sprache)
  • 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

CAD with Siemens NX and surface modeling

Basics (approx. 2 days)

General basics

File management, default settings

User interface

Coordinate systems in Siemens NX


Model creation (approx. 7 days)

Sketch creation

Editing sketches, sketch navigator

Extrude shape element, rotate (Boolean operations)

Reference elements

Introduction to AI-supported edge detection

Design changes in the model


Artificial intelligence in the work process (approx. 1 day)

Introduction to the basics of ChatGPT

with regard to the Siemens NX CAD system

AI and ChatGPT in the professional environment


Design with Siemens NX (approx. 4 days)

Synchronous design

Updating form element code

Design logic, working with expressions

Sketch geometry with the sketch navigator

Working with layers, layer categories

Creating part families | variant construction

Reuse library, creating your own library


Sheet metal design (approx. 1 day)

Modeling in the sheet metal and model environment


Assembly (approx. 5 days)

Creating assemblies and loading options

Constraint navigator

Master model concept

Positioning the components in the assembly

Use of the assembly navigator

Collision check

Working with large assemblies (loading options)


Drawing creation (approx. 6 days)

Creating and editing drawing sheets

Individual part drawing

Assembly drawings

Creating and expanding symbol libraries


Siemens NX Automation (approx. 1 day)

Macros and journals


Surface modeling (approx. 3 days)

Reference elements or raster image

Studio spline

Curves

Extruded surfaces


Project work (approx. 10 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Programming with Python

Python basics (approx. 1 day)

History, concepts

Usage and areas of application

syntax

Lexis, semantics

PEP-8 conventions

Interpreter vs. compiler


First steps with Python (approx. 5 days)

Numbers

Strings

Date and time

Standard input and output

Numeric operators

Comparison, logical and bitwise operators

Data type conversion

list, tuple dict, set

List functions and methods

Branching and loops (if, for, while)

member operators


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Functions (approx. 5 days)

Define your own functions

Variables

Parameters and arguments

Return values

Recursion

Namespaces

Functional programming


Troubleshooting (approx. 0.5 days)

try, except

Error types

Intercepting program interruptions

Error forwarding between functions


Object-oriented programming (approx. 4.5 days)

Python classes

Methods

Immutable objects

Data class

Inheritance


Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "PCEP™ - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer" in English (approx. 4 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

English language skills for the Python certification exam are required.

After completing the course, you will be able to create complex 3D designs with Siemens NX efficiently and accurately. You will have in-depth knowledge of model creation, assembly modeling and drawing creation as well as advanced skills in surface modeling. This course optimally prepares you for the use of Siemens NX in a professional environment and enables you to independently solve challenging design tasks in various industries.

You also have a compact, basic knowledge of programming with Python. You will be able to confidently handle the programming language with its classes, libraries and functions.

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.

The growing importance of Siemens NX in automotive body construction, mechanical engineering and shipbuilding opens up numerous new job opportunities.

In addition, the versatility of Python makes employees with the relevant skills attractive in numerous industries and companies. People with programming skills in Python are particularly sought after in web development, machine learning and data analysis.

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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