CAD Blockpraktikum

This practical course consists of eight full-day classes. The contents are identical to the course “Computer Aided Product Development – CAD”, which is offered during the semester.

Computer aided tools are nowadays commonly used in product development. In the practical course “Computer Aided Product Development” students are introduced to computational tools for product development.

The systematic creation and methodical application of 3D-CAD-models is taught using a parametric 3D-CAD-system (CATIA V5). Advised by tutors, the course’s participants will be introduced to different techniques which can be used to design parts in a CAD-system; this will be done using the example of a Stirling engine. Besides the basic methods for the generation of solid models and free form surfaces, the application of components for the design of more complex parts is also taught. Thus, a special focus is put on the systematic and structured creation of models. Furthermore, the creation of manufacturing drawings that are derived from existing solid models and the generation of assemblies as well as their kinematic analysis are covered. Participants are also expected to manage the product data generated during the course in a product data management (PDM) system, as well as analyze components through finite element method (FEM) and work with models in the digital mockup (DMU) environment.The course’s participants’ new skills are deepened in a development task which asks teams of students to develop and design a toy-saw, using CATIA V5, as an add-on part for the Stirling engine, and, finally, to present their final results.