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 textbook 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
- 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 ContentsChapter 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)
Free Teaching and Learning Resources:CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book:
- Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com
- Part files used in tutorials, exercises*, and illustrations.
- Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises*
- Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtech.
(* For faculty only)
About the Authors
CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks, eBooks, free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS, Civil, Animation & VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and goal.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced Engineers and Programmers who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges our students face when they start working in industry.
