Take theory into practice.

Design

Introduction to CAD for Model-Based Design

    1. Create feature dimensions for MBD.

    2. Author PMI annotations using explicit requirements for MBD.

    3. Author and use annotation views.

    4. Create functionally named views and states for MBD.

    5. Define attributes and parameters for parts using implicit requirements for MBD.

    6. Create part characteristic identification for MBD.

    7. Reuse characteristics for MBD.

  • Career Paths: Digital Design, Digital Thread

    Level: MBD Practitioner Level 1 (CCAT Certification)

    Time and Effort: (3 Hours) 9:00 am – 12:00, 8:30am check-in

    Audience: Designers (Technicians) and Engineers

    Software Required: Solidworks®, Solidworks MBD®, Siemens courses coming soon

  • Basic computer aided drawing (CAD) and drafting skills (Solidworks® Essentials), GD&T Basics (Online Course), CCAT Digital Thread Awareness Levels 1 & 2

Intermediate CAD for Model-Based Design

    1. Create and capture 3D views for MBD.

    2. Publish PMI for MBD: Create a 3D PDF document (derivative) for MBD, Create an eDrawing (derivative) for MBD, Create a STEP242 file (derivative) for MBD, Create a 3D PDF template for MBD.

    3. Perform geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and geometry definition for MBD.

    4. Perform auto-dimensioning for MBD.

    5. Create dimensions, annotations, and views for assemblies for MBD.

    6. Define Bill of Materials (BoM) with tables and balloons for MBD.

    7. Publish Assembly PMI.

  • Career Paths: Digital Design, Digital Thread

    Level: MBD Practitioner Level 2 (CCAT Certification)

    Industry Certification: Solidworks MBD Certification with Exam: https://www.solidworks.com/certifications/model-based-design-cswp-mbd

    Time and Effort: (3 Hours) 12:30pm – 3:30, 12:00pm check-in

    Audience: Designers (Technicians) and Engineers

    Software Required: Solidworks, Solidworks MBD, Siemens courses coming soon

  • CCAT Introduction to CAD for Model-Based Design

CAD Quality and Validation Practices for Model-Based Design

    1. Identify quality defects in a 3D CAD model that would negatively impact downstream model reuse: Quality check 3D CAD model for geometry defects, Quality check 3D CAD model for PMI and Annotation defects, Quality check 3D CAD model for derivative defects for geometry differences, Identify the different types of CAD derivates for MBD, Quality check 3D CAD model for derivative defects for PMI and Annotation differences.

    2. Ensure that derivative models are equivalent to the native source model through model validation.

    3. Compare different revisions of a native CAD model to identify model changes.

    4. Conduct CAD file data stability checks.

    5. Generate CAD quality and validation documentation.

    6. Run CAD quality tests using advanced software.

  • Career Paths: Digital Design, Digital Thread

    Level: MBD Practitioner – CAD Performing Quality and Validation, Level 3 (CCAT Certification)

    Time and Effort: (3 Hours) 9:00 am – 12:00, 8:30am check-in

    Audience: Designers (Technicians) and Engineers

    Software Required: CADIQ®

  • CCAT Intermediate CAD for Model-Based Design

Interpreting CAD Validation Results for Model-Based Design

    1. View and interpret CAD quality tests using advanced software viewers.

    2. Generate CAD quality reports in PDF format using advanced software.

    3. View published CAD quality results using advanced software.

    4. Prioritize and disposition quality issues using advanced software.

  • Career Paths: Digital Design, Digital Thread

    Level: MBD Practitioner – Interpreting CAD Quality and Validation, Level 4 (CCAT Certification)

    Time and Effort: (3 Hours) 12:30pm – 3:30, 12:00pm check-in

    Audience: Designers (Technicians) and Engineers

    Software Required: CADIQ®

  • MBD Practitioner – CAD Quality and Validation Practices for MBD

Digital Costing for Model-Based Design

    1. Generate estimates of part manufacturing costs automatically with design changes in CAD software.

    2. Automate the part and assembly quoting process.

    3. Use CAD templates to speed-up manufacturing cost estimating.

    4. Simulate manufacturing DFM insights and cost estimates.

    5. Make faster, repeatable, and more informed design decisions based on cost, and investigate design changes to lower manufacturing cost.

  • Career Paths: Digital Design, Digital Thread

    Level: MBD Practitioner – Digital Costing, Level 5 (CCAT Certification)

    Time and Effort: (3 Hours) 9:00 am – 12:00, 8:30am check-in

    Audience: Designers (Technicians) and Engineers

    Software Required: Solidworks®, Siemens courses coming soon

  • MBD Practitioner – Interpreting CAD Validation Results for Model Based Design

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for Model-Based Design

    1. Use PLM collaboration tools to share files and data.

    2. Set up and manage a centralized data repository for managing MBD data, Technical Data Packages, 3D Work Instructions, and MBD files.

    3. Manage design, manufacturing, and quality documents.

    4. Manage MBD workflows.

    5. Manage configuration and changes.

    6. Manage inventories.

    7. Execute supply chain integrations.

    8. Perform enterprise resource planning.

  • Career Paths: Digital Design, Digital Thread

    Level: MBD Practitioner – Product Lifecycle Management Level 5 (CCAT Certification)

    Time and Effort: (3 Hours) 12:30pm – 3:30, 12:00pm check-in

    Audience: Designers (Technicians) and Engineers

    Software Required: Solidworks PDM®, Siemens courses coming soon

  • MBD Practitioner – CAD Quality and Validation Practices for Model-Based Design, Essential Mfg Concepts Class on Supply Chain Integration

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Course offerings will be expanded throughout 2024. Stay tuned!