Computer Aided Technologies (CAx)
Niveau
First Cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The participants are able to:
• Model 3D models based on 2D representations of different machine components
• configure a functional assembly from self-constructed components and parts from standard parts libraries
• use 3D CAD software in such a way that they can carry out complete design projects
• generate production-ready 2D drawing derivations
• Model 3D models based on 2D representations of different machine components
• configure a functional assembly from self-constructed components and parts from standard parts libraries
• use 3D CAD software in such a way that they can carry out complete design projects
• generate production-ready 2D drawing derivations
Prerequisites for the course
None
Course content
• Softwarestructure, function of the CAD-System
• Sketch mode, dimensions and relationships
• Volume features such as rotation, extrusion, discharging
• Patterns, chamfers, curves, walls etc.
• Assembly design, links
• Integration of local standard parts libraries and parts from online catalogs
• Hands-on practical examples
• Standard-compliant drawing derivations
• Sketch mode, dimensions and relationships
• Volume features such as rotation, extrusion, discharging
• Patterns, chamfers, curves, walls etc.
• Assembly design, links
• Integration of local standard parts libraries and parts from online catalogs
• Hands-on practical examples
• Standard-compliant drawing derivations
Recommended specialist literature
• Dobler, et al. (2007): Fachkunde Metall, 55. Aufl., Europa Lehrmittelverlag Haan
• Frischherz (1987): Tabellenbuch für Metalltechnik, Bohmann Fachbuch im Verlag Jugend & Volk Wiener Neudorf
• Vogel (2020): Einstieg in Solidworks, 5. Aufl.; Hanser Verlag München
• Vogel (2021): Konstruieren mit SolidWorks, 9. Aufl., Hanser Verlag München
• Huber (2026): SolidWorks 1, Mechanical Design, 1. Aufl., Springer Vieweg Berlin, Heidelberg
• Planchard, et al. (2026): Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM (SOLIDWORKS 2023 - 2026), SDC Publications
• Frischherz (1987): Tabellenbuch für Metalltechnik, Bohmann Fachbuch im Verlag Jugend & Volk Wiener Neudorf
• Vogel (2020): Einstieg in Solidworks, 5. Aufl.; Hanser Verlag München
• Vogel (2021): Konstruieren mit SolidWorks, 9. Aufl., Hanser Verlag München
• Huber (2026): SolidWorks 1, Mechanical Design, 1. Aufl., Springer Vieweg Berlin, Heidelberg
• Planchard, et al. (2026): Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM (SOLIDWORKS 2023 - 2026), SDC Publications
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio exam
Language
German
Number of ECTS credits awarded
3
Semester hours per week
Planned teaching and learning method
Integrated lectures
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
1