Course detail

Computer support for technical and managerial work

FEKT-BTMPAcad. year: 2014/2015

To master method of electronic product definition.
Creating 3D solid models.
Creation of 3D assemblies.
Checking collisions and interferences in assemblies.
Creating 2D drawings automatickýmodvozením from 3D solid models.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will be able to model and simulate a technological problem in the areas of electrotechnical production through CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) system.
Student will gain the basic overview of the usage of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) and PDM.
For entering the practice, the student will get a complete overview of the possibilities of the whole spectrum of CAD-CAE-CAM-PDM (Product Data Management) systems for the support of technical and managerial work.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture are conducted by using PowerPoint presentation, short video - clips and films and discussion with students. Exercising are divided on computer and reckoning exercising. Students have to write a single project/assignment during the course.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

30 count - work over semester
70 count - test in last semester

Course curriculum

Lectures:
Overvies of systems for computer support of technical and managerial tasks: CAD-CAE-CAM-PDM. Their classification and possibilities
Contemporary development of computer support – transision from 2D CAD systems (AutoCAD) to 3D systems functioning on the method of Electronics Product Definition (EPD - Electronics Product Definition) with the use of the SolidWorks system.
PhotoWorks – additional product of SolidWorks for the creation of presentations of virtual models including videosequencing.

Seminars:
The difference between explicit method (AutoCAD) and the Electronic Product Definition (SolidWorks).
Creating 3D models using SolidWorks.
Creating reports.
Collision checking in reports
Interference in assemblies.
Creating 2D drawings automatic derivation of 3D assemblies.
Create a Presentation in the form of a movie (* .avi) using PhotoWorks.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Until now, the main problem in implementing CAD/CAM/CAE technologies has been the focus on solving only one concrete issue. Customer who wanted to speed up the Technological Preparation of Production selected a CAD system to suit these specific needs. The system must be able to support individual tasks but the real benefits (including a financial one) can be achieved only when a complete solution is applied which interconnects all processes into one logical whole. The new method consists in introducing th electronic definition of the product (EPD). A traditional CAD system becomes a part of this solution. EPD makes it possible to logically link all the individual applications. There are more and more companies interested in EPD. Its complexity changes the status quo in this area to such extent that especially big companies do not look for a CAD provider, but for a partner who will help them create an EPD system. Therefore there is a strong pressure from the industrial practice for universtiy graduates to be knowledgeable in this area. We teach large CAD systems in the context of EPD from the Sketcher to CAM manufacture. The course aims to teach students the basics of this method. The basic modules - which constitute the backbone of EPD - are as follows: SKETCHER - serves for easy 2D sketching that can be transferred to a parametric modeller. PARAMETRIC MODELLER - for solid model creation. ASSEMBLY - models are put together into assemblies in this environment. It also makes it possible to make additional changes in individual models. The EXPLICIT environment serves for creation of basic technical documentation of the models. The MANUFACTURE module compiles a binary code for each model which can be compiled into NC-code and control NC machines. The production process can be first simulated in an NC verifier In the past, it was necessary to make a real working model for testing.. ANALYSIS MODULES simulate various features, making this unnecessary and saving costs and time. The courses present large CAD as a complete set of tools for literally materialising an idea.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-B Bachelor's

    branch B-MET , 3. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise in computer lab

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer