Course detail
CAD System I
FSI-9SC1 Acad. year: 2025/2026 Both semester
The course is focused on modern technology and modern methods used in the development and design of a product. At the beginning the term “Computer Aided Design” is defined along with its integration into the production process. Next, CAD systems are dealt with in more detail, systems separated into categories and the use of each category is explained with a view to working methods and available tools. Part of this subject is concerned with collaborative design between computerized workstations over a network (LAN).
Language of instruction
Czech
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledges about design of machina parts and machin nodes.
Knowledge of computer control.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Active participation in consultations is necessary.
Exam will be take on the basic of presentation design work or on the basic work made by pattern and after consultation/presentation.
Students attend a consultation.
Individual assignments and result checking.
Aims
The course explains the principles of Computer Aided Design systems
Students will have an overview of CAD system properties used in the design and construction processes.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme D-STG-P: Manufacturing Technology, Doctoral, recommended course
Type of course unit
Lecture
20 hours, optionally
Syllabus
CAD systems in production process
Classification CAD systems by Category
CAD systems modeler
Small class CAD systems
Middle class CAD systems
Big glass CAD systems
Big glass CAD systems – Solid Works etc.
Computational tools in CAD systems
Visualization and communication tools