Study Guide

Objective

The student masters the key principles of concept design philosophy. The student is also capable to construct a kinematic model of a machine parts, assemblies and mechanisms by using modern concept design softwares.

Content

Use of mechanical design software.

Materials

Electric study material handed out by lecturer.

Teaching methods

Practical exercises. In the course, kinematic models are built using ready-made CAD geometries, and we learn how to connect a PLC to control a virtual machine model. Siemens NX Mechatronics Concept Designer software is used in the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1..2)
- basic modelling correctly made, unfunctional kinematic structure

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3..4)
- basic modelling correctly made, functional kinematic structure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent(5)
- basic modelling correctly made, functional kinematic structure. In addition to that the student has shown an considerable ability to understand possibilities of used software.

Assessment methods and criteria

Extensive practice work done in the course (done in pairs). Returned weekly exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

A significant number of weekly exercises not returned or course exercises not approved.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Part of the weekly exercises returned. Course Exercise basic modelling correctly made, unfunctional kinematic structure.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All weekly exercises returned. Course Exercise basic modelling correctly made, functional kinematic structure

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All weekly exercises returned. Course Exercise basic modelling correctly made, functional kinematic structure. In addition to that the student has shown an considerable ability to understand possibilities of used software.

Qualifications

Machine elements.