Catia V5 6r2018

CATIA V5-6R2018 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2018. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2018. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models.The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically.The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2018 Concepts & Techniques. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2018 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects Index

Using the CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Modeling learning guide, you learn the process of designing models with CATIA V5 from conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Upon completion of this learning guide, you will have acquired the skills to confidently work with CATIA V5, and gained an understanding of the parametric design philosophy of CATIA V5. It is expected that all new users of CATIA V5 need to complete this learning guide. This guide was developed using CATIA V5-6R2018, Service Pack 1. Topics Covered Overview of Parametric Design Process Customization of CATIA V5 Environment Creating and Constraining Sketch Geometry Sketched Feature Techniques and Formulas Adding Material with Pad and Shaft Features Removing Material with Pocket and Groove Features Creating Reference Elements for construction and measurement Fillet, Chamfer, Hole, Draft, and Shell Dress-Up Features Pattern, Copy, and Mirror Duplication Features Thin Features, Stiffeners Obtaining Part Information Generative Drafting View Creation Generative Drafting Dimensioning and Annotation Rib and Slot Features Multi-sections Solid Features Feature Management Using the Hide / Show, Activate / Deactivate Functions Parent/Child Relationships and Feature Failure Resolution Assembly Design Workbench Constraint creation, assembly management, and PDM considerations Obtaining Assembly Information (Measure, Clash, and Bill of Materials) Standard Parts from Catalogs and Save Management Working with Multi-Body Models Effective Modeling Tips and Techniques Prerequisites Access to the CATIA V5-6R2018 software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. Experience in mechanical design and drawing production is recommended.

The CATIA: Introduction for Managers and Reviewers learning guide introduces you to the interface and analysis capabilities of CATIA V5. This guide, with numerous practice exercises, focuses on the concepts of measurement, analysis, image capture, and drawing creation. Topics Covered Overview of Parametric Design Process Customization of CATIA V5 Environment Feature Management Using the Hide/Show, Activate/Deactivate Functions Obtaining Part Information Assembly Design Workbench and assembly creation techniques Performing measurements and clash analyses Creating and viewing cross sections Creating and managing annotations Image raptures Working with cache Creating scenes Drawing view creation Creating and Constraining Sketch Geometry Adding Material with Pad and Shaft Features Removing Material with Pocket and Groove Features Prerequisites None

This learning guide covers the fundamentals of the Generative Structural Analysis (GSA) workbench in CATIA. It provides you with the knowledge to effectively use CATIA for structural finite element analysis and simulation, thereby reducing design time. This is an extensive hands-on learning guide, in which you have the opportunity to apply your knowledge through real-world scenarios and examples. Topics Covered FEA fundamentals Basic modeling and analysis Types of loads and restraints Mesh refinement and adaptivity Virtual parts Assembly modeling and analysis Contact analysis Simulation of fastened assemblies Shell idealizations Frequency analysis Prerequisites Access to the CATIA V5-6R2018 software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. CATIA V5-6: Introduction to Modeling or equivalent CATIA experience. Some FEA knowledge is beneficial, but not a strict requirement.

The CATIA V5-6R2018: Generative Drafting (ANSI) learning guide enables you to use the generative capabilities of CATIA V5 to create an ANSI drawing from a 3D solid Part. This course is appropriate for new CATIA V5 users. Topics Covered Start a generative drawing Define the main views Define section views and cuts Define secondary views: detail, clipping, broken, breakout, auxiliary, isometric and unfolded views Edit a view and sheet properties Add sheets to a drawing Reposition views Modify section, detail and auxiliary profiles Modify section, detail and auxiliary graphical definitions Modify section hatching representations Create generative dimensions and tolerances Generate assembly drawings Create annotations and drawing tables Create balloons Check links to a solid 3D part and update a drawing Add a title block Print the drawing Set drafting options Prerequisites CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Modeling, or CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction for Non-Designers

The CATIA V5-6R2018: Advanced Surface Design learning guide expands on the knowledge learned in the CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Surface Design learning guide by covering advanced curve and surface topics found in the Generative Shape Design Workbench. Topics include: advanced curve construction, advanced swept, blend and offset surface construction, complex fillet creation, and the use of laws. Curve and surface analysis are introduced to validate the student's geometry. Tools and methods for rebuilding geometry are also discussed. As with the CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Surface Design learning guide, meeting model specifications (such as continuity settings) remains forefront in introducing tools and methodologies. Topics Covered Surface Design Overview Advanced Wireframe Elements Curve Analysis and Repair Swept Surfaces Blend Surfaces Adaptive Sweep Laws Advanced Surface Fillets Alternative Filleting Methods Duplication Tools Knowledge Templates Surface Analysis and Repair Offset Surfaces Project Exercises Prerequisites Access to the V5-6R2018 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Dassault Systèmes may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (i.e., V5-6R2017). Completion of the CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Surface Design course is recommended.

The CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction for NC and FEA Engineers learning guide introduces you to the interface and modeling capabilities of CATIA V5 with a focus on the specific tools required to perform NC and FEA operations. On completion of this learning guide, you will have acquired the skills to work with existing model data in CATIA V5 and to create new geometry using wireframe, solid, and surface modeling techniques. This extensive hands-on learning guide, with numerous practices, focuses on concepts of measurement, analysis, and simple geometry creation. Topics Covered Overview of Parametric Design Process Customization of CATIA V5 Environment Feature Management Using the Hide/Show, Activate/Deactivate Functions Obtaining Part Information Assembly Design Workbench and assembly creation techniques Creating and Constraining Sketch Geometry Adding Material with Pad and Shaft Features Introduction to Surfacing Creating Wireframe elements Creating Surfaces Performing Surface Operations Prerequisites None

The CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Surface Design learning guide introduces the fundamentals of creating wireframe and surface geometry. This guide takes an in-depth look at process-based modeling techniques used to develop robust and flexible surface geometry. With the design intent as the focus, you learn about shape and continuity settings for simple and complex geometry types. Topics Covered Surfacing terminology Surface design process Creating wireframe geometry Creating simple surfaces Creating complex surfaces Performing operations on wireframe and surface geometry Working with surface geometry in the Part Design Workbench Geometrical Element Management Surface Fillets Boundary Representations Best practices for surface modeling Prerequisites Access to the V5-6R2018 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Dassault Systèmes may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (i.e., V5-6R2017). Completion of the CATIA V5-6R2018: Introduction to Modeling course is recommended.