SOLIDWORKS with Siemens NX and surfaces

In the course, you will first learn how to create 3D parametric parts and assemblies as well as corresponding drawings with SOLIDWORKS. You will also be familiarized with the user interface and structure of Siemens NX. You will practice the 3D modeling of parts and assemblies, the creation of model drawings and gain insights into surface modeling. You will also learn how artificial intelligence is used in the profession.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)"
    Certificate "Siemens NX and surfaces"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)
  • 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: 16 Weeks

CAD with SOLIDWORKS

Introduction to the SOLIDWORKS interface (approx. 1 day)

Course objective, course schedule, teaching concept

Using SOLIDWORKS: FeatureManager and ConfigurationManager

Menu and toolbars, task pane


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Creating solids (approx. 15 days)

Creating and editing sketches

Sketch-based features

Applied features

Advanced solid modeling

Methods of creation

Reference geometries

Analyzing and editing the solid model

Design changes

Feature library

Multi-body models

Configurations of parts

Creating document templates for parts


Assembly modeling (approx. 6 days)

Construction methods of assemblies (bottom up/top down)

Adding components

Overview of the assembly links

Assembly features

Structuring of assemblies

Analyzing and checking an assembly

Using the toolbox

Top down assembly modeling

Pack and Go

Assembly configurations

Explosion generation


Drawing derivation (approx. 6 days)

Preparation of models for detailing

Drawing derivation of parts - Drawing views

Creating dimensions, center crosses, center lines and other labels

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


Project work, certification preparation and certification: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) (approx. 10 days)

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



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

After the course, you will be able to use the versatile CAD application SOLIDWORKS at a professional level and have practical and comprehensive knowledge. You will be able to create parametric 3D models of individual parts and assemblies with the corresponding drawings.

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.

SOLIDWORKS, as one of the most common CAD programs, is used in almost all industries and opens up job opportunities both in engineering offices and in the development departments of companies of all sizes. With the original SOLIDWORKS certification, you provide detailed insight into your acquired qualifications and improve your career entry and advancement.

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

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.