Part and Shape Design
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 26.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2337
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
irregular
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
For the design of components, the consideration of the production method is an essential key. Change useability and the introduction of design knowledge into the CAD model are other aspects. To the same extent, this also applies to assemblies in which the components adapt associatively to each other. For optimised design, production or use of thin-walled constructions, the product characteristics must be taken into account according to their thin-walled character. Surface models form a basis for describing suitable CAD models of thin-walled constructions.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Modeling of individual parts 1.1 Cast components 1.2 Welded components 1.3 Variant design 1.4 Knowledge-based construction assemblies 2.1 Movable assemblies 2.2 Associative assemblies 2.3 Parametric assemblies 3. Creation of surface models as a basis for thin-walled components 3.1 Generation of curvature consistent wire geometry 3.2 simple surface models based on parametric sketches 3.3 more complex models based on parametric sketches 3.4 Overview of analysis possibilities
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Lecture Presence - 30 Practice Presence or online - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 15 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 45 seminar paper - 30 Work in small groups -
- Graded examination
- Homework / Assignment
- Exam duration and scope
As part of the homework assignment, 1-2 designs are to be carried out.
- Knowledge Broadening
The students master both volume-oriented and face-oriented modeling of components in CAD.
- Knowledge deepening
The students who have successfully studied this module identify approaches to the methodology of modeling and implement them independently, taking into account special requirements such as quality of modeling or possibilities of production.
- Knowledge Understanding
The students know methods to create the models qualitatively and quantitatively in order to make changes as easily as possible after an evaluation.
- Application and Transfer
The students create complex assemblies and components and organize possibilities for modifications with minimal effort.
- Communication and Cooperation
The students develop solutions for scientific tasks in groups and present the results with the help of meaningful documents.
- Literature
Woyand, H.-B.: Produktentwicklung mit CATIA V5, Schlembach Verlag
Haslauer: CATIA V5 - Konstruktionsprozesse in der Praxis, Hanser Verlag
Klepzig, Weißbach: 3D-Konstruktion mit CATIA V5, Hanser Fachbuchverlag Leipzig
Brill: Parametrische Konstruktion mit CATIA V5, Hanser Verlag
Brass: Methodik der Flächenmodellierung in CATIA V5, Hanser
Hoenow, Meißner: Entwerfen und Getalten im Maschinenbau, Hanser
Pahl, Beitz: Konstruktionslehre, Springer Verlag
- Applicability in study programs
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Schwarze, Bernd
- Teachers
- Schwarze, Bernd
- Wahle, Ansgar
- Forstmann, Jochen
- Schäfer, Jens