Advanced CATIA V5 Workbook

by Cozzens, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781585032068
• ISBN10: 1585032069
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-30
• Publisher: Schroff Development Corp

Table of Contents

Introduction to Advanced CATIA V5
Introduction to CATIA V5	1	(1)
Workbook Objectives	1	(1)
How To Use This Workbook	1	(2)
CATIA V5 Running on Windows XP	3	(1)
Reviewing CATIA V5 Standard Menus And Tools	4
The Start Menu	5	(1)
The Current Active CATIA V5 Document	6	(1)
The Standard Windows Tool Bar	6	(1)
The Specification Tree	6	(4)
The Compass	10	(1)
The Select Tool and Tool Bar	11	(1)
The Current Work Bench	11	(1)
Window Maximize and Minimize	12	(1)
Plane Representation (xy, yz and xz)	12	(1)
The Current Work Bench Tools And Tool Bars	13	(1)
The Axis Orientation	14	(1)
The Tools Tool Bar	14	(1)
The Product Knowledge Template Tool Bar	15	(1)
The Analysis Tool Bar	15	(1)
The View Tool Bar	16	(3)
The CATIA V5 Standard Tool Bar	19	(1)
The Prompt Zone	20	(1)
The Knowledge Tool Bar	20	(1)
The Apply Material Tool	21	(1)
The Measure Tool	21	(1)
The Power Input Mode	22	(1)
The Double Chevron Symbols	22
Knowledgeware
Introduction to CATIA V5 Knowledgeware	1	(1)
Lesson 1 Objectives	2	(1)
Knowledgeware Work Bench Tools and Tool Bars	3	(3)
The Set of Equations Tool Bar	3	(1)
The Knowledge Tool Bar	3	(1)
The Reactive Features Tool Bar	4	(1)
The Tools Tool Bar	4	(1)
The Actions Tool Bar	4	(1)
The Organize Knowledge Tool Bar	5	(1)
The Control Features Tool Bar	5	(1)
The Problem	6	(1)
The Solution	6	(1)
Steps To Implementing the Knowledgeware Solution	7	(31)
Determine the Requirements	7	(1)
Creating the Extrusion Profile Sketch	7	(1)
Constraining the Extrusion Profile Sketch	8	(1)
Modifying the Constraint Names	9	(2)
Creating the Profile Sketch of the Joggle	11	(1)
Constraining the Joggle Profile Sketch	12	(1)
Modifying the Constraint Names	12	(1)
Creating a Solid of the Joggled Extrusion	12	(2)
Creating an Extrusion Table	14	(1)
Importing the Extrusion Table	15	(5)
Applying the Extrusion Table to the Joggled Extrusion	20	(2)
Editing the Extrusion Table	22	(1)
Displaying the Extrusion Type in the Specification Tree	22	(1)
Modifying the Existing Joggled Profile Sketch	23	(1)
Automating the Modification Using a Macro	24	(4)
Customizing the Macro Using VB Script	28	(2)
Testing The Customized Macro	30	(1)
Creating a Tool Icon for the Macro	31	(2)
Applying Correct Processes and Standards Using the Check Tool	33	(3)
Practical Applications... Creating an Up to Date Production Drawing Automatically	36	(2)
Lesson 1 Summary	38	(1)
Lesson 1 Review	39	(3)
Lesson 1 Practice Exercises	42
DMU Kinematics Work Bench
Introduction To Simulating an Assembly Using the DMU Kinematics Work Bench	1	(1)
Lesson 2 Objectives	2	(1)
DMU Kinematics Work Bench Tools and Tool Bars	3	(4)
The DMU Kinematics Tool Bar	3	(2)
The DMU Generic Animation Tool Bar	5	(1)
The DMU Space Analysis Tool Bar	6	(1)
The Kinematics Update Tool Bar	6	(1)
Steps to Simulating an Assembly Using the DMU Kinematics Work Bench	7	(25)
Preparing the Assembly	7	(1)
Creating the Mounting	7	(3)
Assembling the U-Joint into the Mounting	10	(2)
Moving an Assembly into the DMU Kinematics Work Bench	12	(1)
Automatic Joint Creation	12	(2)
Manual Joint Creation	14	(2)
Mechanism Analysis	16	(1)
Adding a Command	17	(1)
Editing a Simulation	18	(2)
Playing a Simulation	20	(1)
Compiling The Simulation	21	(1)
Replaying the Simulation	22	(1)
Distance and Band Analysis	23	(2)
Clash Analysis	25	(2)
Edit Analysis	27	(2)
Swept Volume	29	(1)
Trace Analysis	30	(2)
Lesson 2 Summary	32	(1)
Lesson 2 Review	33	(2)
Lesson 2 Practice Exercises	35
Generative Structural Analysis Work Bench
Introduction to CATIA V5 Generative Structural Analysis Work Bench	1	(1)
Lesson 3 Objectives	2	(1)
Generative Structural Analysis Work Bench Tools and Tool Bars	3	(3)
The Solver Tools Tool Bar	3	(1)
The Load Tool Bar	3	(1)
The Compute Tool Bar	3	(1)
The Restraint Tool Bar	4	(1)
The Virtual Part Tool Bar	4	(1)
The Image Tool Bar	5	(1)
The Analysis Tools Tool Bar	5	(1)
The Analysis Results Tool Bar	6	(1)
The Mass Tool Bar	6	(1)
Steps to Creating and Analyzing a Beam Using the GSA Work Bench	6	(36)
Create Beam.CATPart	6	(3)
Apply Material and Apply View Properties	9	(1)
Starting Generative Structural Analysis Work Bench	10	(1)
Links Manager	11	(1)
Finite Element Model	12	(1)
Applying Advanced Restraint	13	(1)
Applying a Force	14	(1)
Compute Solution	15	(1)
Visualizing the Displacement	16	(3)
Visualizing the Stress Von Mises	19	(3)
Animating Views	22	(1)
Amplitude Modulation & Image Layout	22	(3)
Cut Plane Analysis	25	(1)
Smooth Virtual Part	26	(4)
Mechanical Restraints	30	(2)
Knowledge Advisor	32	(4)
Insert Buckling Case	36	(3)
Insert Frequency Case	39	(3)
Creating Reports	42	(1)
Lesson 3 Summary	42	(1)
Lesson 3 Review	43	(3)
Lesson 3 Practice Exercises	46
Sheet Metal Design Work Bench
Introduction to the Use of the Sheet Metal Design Work Bench for the Creation and Flattening of Sheet Metal Parts	1	(1)
Lesson 4 Objectives	2	(1)
Sheet Metal Design Work Bench Tools and Tool Bars	3	(3)
The Sheet Metal Tool Bar	3	(2)
The Sketcher Tool Bar	5	(1)
The Constraints Tool Bar	6	(1)
Flattening a Sheet Metal Part Designed in the Part Design Work Bench Using the Sheet Metal Design Work Bench	6	(4)
Opening the Part in the Sheet Metal Design Work Bench	6	(3)
Flattening the ``Case Bracket'' in the Sheet Metal Design Work Bench	9	(1)
Creating A Sheet Metal Bracket Using The Sheet Metal Design Work Bench	10	(11)
Select the Sheet Metal Design Work Bench	10	(1)
Setting the Sheet Metal Parameters	11	(1)
Creating the Flanges Using the Wall Tool	12	(3)
Generating Bends Using the Automatic Bend Tool	15	(1)
Creating Flanges Using the Flange Tool	16	(1)
Creating Flange Using the Wall On Edge Tool	16	(2)
Creating Corner Radii and Holes in the Sheet Metal Design Work Bench	18	(1)
Flattening the Bracket Using the Fold/Unfold Tool	19	(1)
Saving the Unfolded Part as a DXF and Opening It in the Drawing Work Bench	20	(1)
Lesson 4 Summary	21	(1)
Lesson 4 Review	22	(2)
Lesson 4 Practice Exercises	24
Prismatic Machining Work Bench
Introduction to the Prismatic Machining Work Bench	1	(1)
Lesson 5 Objectives	1	(1)
Prismatic Machining Work Bench Tool Bars	2	(36)
The Manufacturing Program Tool Bar	2	(1)
The Prismatic Operations Tool Bar	2	(2)
The Auxiliary Operations Tool Bar	4	(2)
The NC Output Management Tool Bar	6	(1)
The Machining Features Tool Bar	6	(1)
The Machining Process Tool Bar	7	(1)
Creating the Models Required for this Lesson	8	(2)
Getting Started with the NC Processing	10	(1)
Set Defaults to Inch Mode	11	(1)
Load the Product Assembly for NC	11	(1)
Set Up the Machine Parameters	12	(1)
Set Up a Machining Axis	13	(2)
Set the Visualization Elements and Other Parameters	15	(1)
Defining the Geometry	16	(2)
Setting Up the Strategy Tab	18	(1)
Setting Up the Tool	19	(1)
Setting Feeds and Speeds	20	(1)
SettingUp Macros	20	(2)
Replaying the Operation	22	(2)
SpotDrilling the Holes	24	(2)
Drilling the Holes To Size	26	(1)
Milling the Counterbores	27	(3)
Mill the Opposite Side of the Part	30	(1)
Milling the O.D	31	(2)
Milling the Pocket	33	(5)
Post Processing	38	(1)
Lesson 5 Summary	38	(1)
Lesson 5 Review	39	(1)
Lesson 5 Practice Exercises	40
Terms and Definitions
Workbook/CATIA V5 Terms and Definitions	1