Catia V5 Surface Design With Applications

This textbook explains how to create models with freeform surfaces using CATIA V5. CATIA is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Dassault Systèms, France. This textbook is based on CATIA V5-6R2014. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our website. All files are in CATIA V5R20 so readers can open the files using later releases of CATIA V5. It is assumed that readers of this textbook are accustomed to the modeling tools and processes in how to construct solid models in CATIA V5. For basic modeling, assembly and drafting techniques, refer to the textbook written by the author. This textbook is suitable for anyone who are interested in learning how to create and use the freeform surface in constructing 3D models using CATIA V5.

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 V5-6R2017: Advanced Surface Design learning guide expands on the knowledge learned in the CATIA: 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: 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 CATIA V5-6R2017: Introduction to Surface Design is recommended.

CATIA V5-6R2017 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 V5-6R2017. This book provides elaborate and clear explanation of tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2017. 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 Generative Shape Design explains the concept of hybrid designing of models. Also, it enable the users to quickly model both simple and complex shapes using wireframe, volume and surface features. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. In this book, a chapter on FEA and structural analysis has been added to help users to analyze their own designs by calculating stresses and displacements using various tools available in the Advanced Meshing Tools and Generative Structural Analysis workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2017. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials used in this book. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies, analyze their own designs and apply direct modeling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Salient Features Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of CATIA V5-6R2017 tools. First page summarizes the topics covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations and comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2017 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Technical support by contacting [email protected]. Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2017 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 the 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 Index

The CATIA V5-6R2015: Advanced Surface Design student guide expands on the knowledge learned in the CATIA: Introduction to Surface Design student 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: Introduction to Surface Design student 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 CATIA V5-6 R2015: Introduction to Surface Design is recommended.

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.

The CATIA V5-6R2015: Introduction to Surface Design student 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, students 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 CATIA V5-6 R2015: Introduction to Modeling

The CATIA V5-6R2017: 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, students 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 CATIA V5-6R2017: Introduction to Modeling