Siemens NX Advanced Mechanical Routing

The goal of this course is to teach the techniques of creating routing paths for piping and tubing, or any other industr

What you'll learn
- Creating routing paths for piping and tubing, or any other industry
- Create Advanced Piping and Tubing, Qualify Connectors
- Qualify Parts teaches you how to qualify a part by defining ports, anchors, and other characteristics.
- Routing Paths, Path Operations, Mechanical Routing Tools
- Design Rules and Information, Fabrication

Requirements
- Basics of NX CAD
- Basics of Mechanical Engineering

Description
This course onMechanical Routingdelves into the fundamental principles and advanced techniques for the effective design and layout of mechanical systems, with a particular focus onpiping, tubing, ductwork, and cable trayswithin complex industrial, commercial, and engineering environments. Students will gain a deep understanding of the regulatory codes and industry standards, such as ASME and relevant regional specifications, that govern fluid transport and containment systems. The curriculum introduces various routing methodologies, emphasizing the critical balance between minimizing material costs, optimizing installation time, ensuring maintainability, and adhering to strict operational and safety requirements. Key topics includeisometric drawing interpretation and generation, understanding and selecting appropriatefittings, valves, pumps, and other in-line components, and mastering the use of3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software(like AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar) for creating precise and clash-free layouts.

Furthermore, the course explores advanced concepts likestress analysis in piping systems, considering thermal expansion, pressure loads, and static weights, and the proper application ofpipe supports and restraints. A significant portion of the instruction focuses on practical constraints, such asequipment nozzle orientation, maintaining adequateaccess for inspection and repair, and ensuring compliance withHazardous Area Classificationguidelines. Students will learn how to design layouts that account for different fluid properties (e.g., high-pressure steam, corrosive chemicals) and their associated temperature ranges. The module also covers the integration of mechanical routing with other disciplines, specificallystructural and electrical engineering, to resolve spatial conflicts, a process often referred to asclash detection. The final projects typically involve a comprehensive design exercise, requiring students to apply all learned principles to a realistic plant or facility model, culminating in a full set of fabrication and installation drawings. This ensures graduates are well-prepared for roles in plant design, construction, and operations engineering.

Who this course is for:
- Designers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers
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