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Certificates: Certificate "Siemens NX and surfaces"
Certificate "Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)"
Dassault Systèmes certificates "CATIA Part Design Associate" and "CATIA Assembly Design Associate" -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
CATIA Part Design Associate und CATIA Assembly Design Associate -
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday 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.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 24 Weeks
Siemens NX and surfaces
Basics (approx. 2 days)
General basics
File management, default settings
User interface
Coordinate systems in Siemens NX
Model creation (approx. 6 days)
Sketch creation and editing
Sketch management
Shape elements: extrude, rotate, sweep, lofting, Boolean operations
Reference elements
Design changes in the model
AI-supported modeling support:
Recognition of geometric features by AI, Automated suggestions for shape elements and features
Introduction to Convergent Modeling
Artificial intelligence in the work process (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to AI in the context of the Siemens NX CAD system
Practical examples of prompt engineering in design
Use of AI to support error messages and troubleshooting
Design with Siemens NX (approx. 4 days)
Synchronous design
Parameter-driven updates
Design logic, working with expressions
Sketch geometry with the Sketch environment
Working with layers, layer categories
Creating part families | variant design
Reuse library, creating your own library
Sheet metal design (approx. 1 day)
Modeling in the sheet metal and model environment
Assembly and collaboration (approx. 5 days)
Creating assemblies and loading options
Constraints management
Master model concept
Positioning the components in the assembly
Use of the assembly navigator
Integrated collision checks and tolerance analyses, use of rules and test protocols
Cloud and collaboration functions in Siemens NX
Drawing creation (approx. 5 days)
Creating and editing drawing sheets
Individual part drawing
Assembly drawings
Creating and expanding symbol libraries
Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Product Manufacturing Information (PMI)
Automation and API integrations (approx. 2 days)
Creation and use of macros and journals
Automation of testing and modeling processes
Introduction to API structures of Siemens NX (NX Open, Open C API, GRIP)
Surface modeling (approx. 3 days)
Reference elements or raster image
Studio spline, curves
Extruded surfaces
Additive manufacturing application example: surface modeling for free-form surfaces and printable geometries
Project work (approx. 10 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
SOLIDWORKS
Introduction to SOLIDWORKS (approx. 1 day)
User interface, system properties
FeatureManager and ConfigurationManager
Menu and toolbars, task pane
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process (approx. 1 day)
Presentation of specific AI technologies
AI in SOLIDWORKS: AI Assistant and automations
Prompt-to-automation
Creating solids (approx. 13 days)
Creating and editing sketches
Sketch-based features
Parametric dimensioning
Applied features
Advanced solid modeling
Creation methods
Creating patterns for reference geometry
Analyzing and editing the solid model
Design changes
Feature library
Multibody models
Configurations of parts
Creating document templates for parts
Assembly modeling (approx. 6 days)
Design methods (bottom up/top down)
Adding components
Overview of the assembly links
Assembly features
Structuring of assemblies
Analyzing and checking an assembly
Working with the toolbox
Top-down design
Assembly modeling and configuration
Pack and Go
Exploded view
Drawing creation (approx. 6 days)
Deriving 2D views from 3D models
Creating views, cross-sections, display styles
Creating dimensions, shape and position tolerances
Drawing derivations of assemblies
Creating and modifying parts lists
Exploded views
Creating document templates for drawing documents and sheet formats
Further topics (approx. 2 days)
Insight into sheet metal design
Insight into surface modeling
Automation and individualization (approx. 1 day)
Introduction to macro recordings (VBA)
SOLIDWORKS API options
Automation of typical workflows
Project work, certification preparation and certification: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) (approx. 10 days)
CATIA and surfaces
Introduction to CATIA V5 (approx. 1 day)
CATIA work areas, operation and user interface
Basic functions, preferences, units, templates
AI and automation in CATIA (approx. 1 day)
Presentation of specific AI technologies
AI in the design and automation of the design process
Creating solids (approx. 13 days)
Creating and editing sketches
Components based on sketches
Advanced solid modeling
Methods of creation
Preparation and transformation components
Creating wireframe geometries
Components based on surfaces
Analyzing and editing the solid model
Rearranging and repairing models
Parameterization and reuse
Creation of standard parts and catalogs
Creating and using PowerCopys
Creating document templates for parts
Assembly modeling (approx. 5 days)
Design methods (bottom up/top down)
Positioning and manipulation of components
Assembly conditions and degrees of freedom
Standard parts, catalog elements
Structuring of assemblies
Sub-assemblies and assembly management
Analysis methods
Scene generation
Generative Structural Analysis (GSA/GPS/GAS)
Drawing derivation (approx. 5 days)
Sheets, templates and format management
Derivation of 2D views from 3D models
Creating views and sections
View preparation
Exploded views
Formatting and inserting parts lists
Dimensions, fits, surface textures and reference elements
Drawing frames and title blocks
Further topics (approx. 2 days)
Insight into sheet metal construction
Excursus: CATIA surface modeling - wire geometry/wireframe (approx. 1 day)
Point types, lines, axes, polylines, planes, projected offset curves
Special curves: spline, helix/spiral, guide curve, isoparametric curves
Excursus: CATIA surface modeling - surface generation (approx. 1 day)
Profile surfaces: extrude - rotate
Surfaces of boundary curves: filling/transition surfaces, distance and loft surfaces
Excursus: CATIA surface modeling - geometry processing (approx. 1 day)
Connecting/repairing, trimming/separating
Project work, certification preparation and CATIA certifications: Part Design Associate & Assembly Design Associate (approx. 10 days)
Partial examinations: CATIA Part Design Associate and CATIA Assembly Design Associate
Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.
After completing this course, you will be able to implement sophisticated 3D designs with Siemens NX efficiently, precisely and in accordance with current industry standards. You will have in-depth skills in parametric modeling, assembly development, technical drawing creation and surface modeling for free-form geometries. In addition, you can integrate modern tools such as AI-supported modeling assistance, automated checking processes, API-supported automation and cloud-based collaboration into the design process in a targeted manner. Knowledge of convergent modeling and additive manufacturing will expand your profile for innovative development environments.
After the course, you will also be able to use the versatile CAD application SOLIDWORKS at a professional level and have practical and comprehensive knowledge. You will model parametric 3D individual parts and assemblies, create standard-compliant drawings and use AI-supported assist functions to increase productivity.
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.
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).