CATIA V5 Surface Design with Applications


Book Description

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.




Catia V5-6r2014 Surface Design


Book Description

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 Systems, 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. Topics covered in this textbook - Chapter 1: Introduction to Surface Design - Chapter 2: Creating a Freeform Surface in a Solid Body - Chapter 3 and 4: Creating Reference Elements and Curves - Chapter 5 through 9: Creating Freeform Surfaces with various Commands - Chapter 10: Analyzing Suface Quality - Chapter 11 through 16: Modeling Projects (Cup Holder, Router Stand, PET Bottle, Lamp Shade, Classical Handset, Bumper Surface of Audi Q5)"




CATIA V5R20 for Designers


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CATIA V5-6R2019 for Designers, 17th Edition


Book Description

CATIA V5-6R2019 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 V5-6R2019. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2019. 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 used in this book 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. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of CATIA V5-6R2019. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2019 concepts and techniques. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2019 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




Catia V5-6r2015


Book Description

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.




CATIA V5 Workbook Release 19


Book Description

This workbook is an introduction to the main Workbench functions CATIA V5 has to offer. The book's objective is to instruct anyone who wants to learn CATIA V5 Release 19 through organized, graphically rich, step-by-step instructions on the software's basic processes and tools. This book is not intended to be a reference guide. The lessons in this workbook present basic real life design problems along with the workbenches, toolbars, and tools required to solve these problems. Each lesson is presented with sep-by-step instructions. Although most of the steps are detailed for the beginner, the steps and processes are numbered and bolded so the more experienced user can go directly to the subject area of interest. Each lesson consists of an introduction, objectives, an introduction to the workbench and toolbars used in the lesson, step-by-step instructions, and concludes with a summary. Review questions and additional practice exercises are at the end of each lesson. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to CATIA V5 2. Navigating the CATIA V5 Environment 3. Sketcher Workbench 4. Part Design Workbench 5. Drafting Workbench 6. Drafting Workbench 7. Complex Parts & Multiple Sketch Parts 8. Assembly Design Workbench 9. Generative Shape Design Workbench 10. Generative Shape Design Workbench 11. DMU Navigator 12. Rendering Workbench 13. Parametric Design




CATIA V5-6R2018 for Designers, 16th Edition


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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




CATIA V5-6R2017 for Designers, 15th Edition


Book Description

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




CATIA V5-6R2023 for Designers, 21st Edition


Book Description

CATIA V5-6R2023 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 V5-6R2023. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2023. 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 Tutorial approach to explain the concepts Detailed explanation of CATIA V5-6R2023 tools First page summarizes the topics covered in the chapter Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2023 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 Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2023 Chapter 2: Sketching, Dimensioning, and Creating Base Features and Drawings Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating 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 * Projects * Index (* For free download)




Engineering Design Applications IV


Book Description

This book presents the developments in engineering design application. The chapters on mechanical, materials, computer and process engineering provide the foundation for the design and development of improved structures, materials and processes. They present alternatives with cost reduction and environmental demands. The book content links the interaction of classical engineering with the health, medical and environmental sector.