Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student will be able to effectively use the 3D design program and the integrated PDM system. The student will be able to use various modeling possibilities in a versatile manner and recognizes, among other things, the importance of subassemblies in the management of the structure of the product. The student will be able to use additional modules in the design program for strength calculation, visualization, model-based dimensioning and surface modeling. The student recognizes the different design "spaces" of the product and understands the basic concepts and functions of the PDM/PLM system.

The student will be able to use geometric tolerances, surface markings and welding markings so that the products are fit for purpose and can be manufactured cost-effectively. The student will identify and be able to choose the right surface treatment and material for the product and identify the opportunities offered by new technologies, such as virtual reality and laser scanning, and be able to utilize them in the design process. The student will be able to determine and calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of the product using an application integrated into the PDM system as well as the Sustainability add-on in the SolidWorks design program.

Content (course unit)

A modular product family will be built, which uses ready-made components, parts of which will be optimized with the SolidWorks-Simulation program.

Advanced Mate commands will be used in the project, which can be applied to create various mobile constructions and to study possible collisions of components. Substructures and parts are produced according to the standard for welding, machining and assembly drawings, and the use of drawing marks used in them is practiced. The finished product family is virtually explored for example with VR applications in order to find optimal ergonomics. Finally, the product is visualized by using a visualization program.

Further information (course unit)

The design program is using SolidWorks software and integrated Simulation and Visualize add-ons, and the PDM/PLM system is the WindChill program.
Reserved the right for the teacher to change the software used in the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student produces 3-dimensional geometry independently and a functional product structure in a PDM/PLM environment with attribute information, assisted if necessary. The student is able to use and recognize the benefits of library components and is able to construct functional constructions from them when assisted. The student is able to add more common drawing marks in use and produce strength calculation data and visualization images in a controlled manner. Assisted, the student recognizes the benefits of virtual reality and laser scanning.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student produces 3-dimensional geometry efficiently and functional product structure with subassembly and attribute data independently in a PDM/PLM environment. The student uses library components independently and produces functional constructions from them. The student is able to use almost all of the drawing marks in use according to a so-called good design, and independently produce strength calculation data and visualization images as well as make assumptions and decisions based on them to change the construction. The student recognizes the benefits of virtual reality and laser scanning and knows how to use the obtained data during the design process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student produces 3-dimensional geometry efficiently and flawlessly. The student will identify and use different subassemblies effectively to achieve a complete product structure with attribute knowledge in a PDM/PLM environment. The student uses library components independently and, if necessary, selects and searches for new library components to achieve optimal construction. The student is able to use almost all of the drawing marks used in accordance with a so-called excellent design, and independently produce strength calculation data and visualization images as well as make correct and functional assumptions and decisions based on them. The student understands the benefits of virtual reality and laser scanning and is able to use the obtained data effectively during the design process.

Assessment scale

0-5