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CAX Basics and Applications

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
CAX Basics and Applications
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021
Module code: KIB-CAX
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P223-0006
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V+2U (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 3
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Written exam, 90 min.

[updated 05.11.2025]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

KIB-CAX (P223-0006) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021 , semester 3, optional course, technical
KIB-CAX (P223-0006) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2022 , semester 3, optional course, technical
MAB_19_4.2.1.38 (P223-0006) Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 3, optional course, technical
MST2.CAX (P223-0006) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020 , semester 3, optional course
PIB-CAX (P223-0006) Applied Informatics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2022 , semester 3, optional course, not informatics specific
PRI-CAX (P223-0006) Production Informatics, Bachelor, SO 01.10.2023 , semester 3, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Pascal Stoffels
Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Pascal Stoffels

[updated 15.09.2023]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will: be able to model components and assemblies using a CAD system - e.g. Siemens NX - with its basic functions and commands.
- They will be able to describe and use typical machine and design elements, including their functions.  
- They will be able to interpret technical drawings.
- They will be able to describe and assign tolerances and surface specifications.
 


[updated 05.11.2025]
Module content:
Basics
Gearbox basics
M-CAD
ERP/PPS
PDM/PLM
Digital production planning
Virtual commissioning


[updated 05.11.2025]
Teaching methods/Media:
Practical exercises in the computer room with a modern CAD system.

[updated 05.11.2025]
Recommended or required reading:
Susanna Labisch, Georg Wählisch: Technisches Zeichnen - Eigenständig lernen und effektiv üben, 2020
Ulrich Kurz, Herbert Wittel: Böttcher/Forberg Technisches Zeichnen, 2010
Sándor Vajna Hrsg. , Andreas Wünsch: NX 11 für Einsteiger - kurz und bündig, 2017
Sándor Vajna, Christian Weber, Klaus Zeman, Peter Hehenberger, Detlef Gerhard, Sandro Wartzack: CAx für Ingenieure, 2018
Jörg Feldhusen, Karl-Heinrich Grote (Hrsg.): Pahl/Beitz Konstruktionslehre, 2013
Herbert Wittel, Dieter Muhs, Dieter Jannasch, Joachim Voßiek: Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente, 2013
Decker, Kabus: Decker Maschinenelemente, 2018


[updated 05.11.2025]
 
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