CATIA V5R21 For Engineers And Designers (With CD)

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This textbook introduces the readers to CATIA V5R21, one of the world's leading parametric solid modeling software. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. Additionally, the chapters in this textbook are structured in a pedagogical sequence that makes it very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software. About The Author Prof. Sham Tickoo is professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Purdue University Calumet, USA where he has taught design, drafting, CAD, and other engineering courses for over nineteen years. Before joining Purdue University, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a machinist, quality control engineer, design engineer, engineering consultant, and software developer. He has received a US patent for his invention Self Adjusting Cargo Organizer for Vehicles. Professor Tickoo also leads the team of authors at CADCIM Technologies to develop world-class teaching and learning resources for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and related technologies. The team at CADCIM Technologies, under the leadership of Professor Sham Tickoo, Purdue University Calumet, USA, consists of engineering professionals, experienced authors, and editors who have extensive experience in CAD/CAM, manufacturing, design engineering, and teaching. CADCIM Technologies is one of the world's leading providers of quality textbooks on CAD/CAM, Computer Programming, GIS, and Animation. It also provides free teaching and learning resources to faculty and students. Working with the mission of providing reliable, cost-effective and competitive engineering solutions to our customers, the company has established an unrivalled market worldwide through its textbooks, online training, and consulting services. 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Table of Contents Introduction to CATIA V5 Introduction to CATIA V5R21 CATIA V5 Workbenches System Requirements Getting Started with CATIA V5R21 Important Terms and Definitions Understanding the Functions of Mouse Buttons Toolbars Hot Keys Color Scheme Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I The Sketcher Workbench Starting a New File Invoking the Sketcher Workbench Invoking the Sketcher Workbench Using the Sketch Tool Invoking the Sketcher Workbench Using the Positioned Sketch Tool Setting the Sketcher Workbench Modifying Units Modifying Grid Settings Understanding Sketcher Terms Specification Tree Grid Snap to Point Construction/Standard Element Select Toolbar Inferencing Lines Drawing Sketches Using Sketcher Tools Drawing Display Tools Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Other Sketching Tools in the Sketcher Workbench Editing and Modifying Sketches Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Constraining Sketches Concept of Constrained Sketches Applying Geometrical Constraints Analyzing and Deleting Over-Defined Constraints Exiting the Sketcher Workbench Creating Base Features by Extrusion Creating Base Features By Revolving Sketches Dynamically Rotating the View of the Model Modifying the View Orientation Display Modes of the Model Creating Sections Dynamically Assigning a Material to the Model Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Importance of Sketching Planes Reference Elements Other Sketch-Based Features Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Advanced Modeling Tools Editing Features Editing Features of a Model Measuring Elements Transformation Features and AdvancedModeling Tools-I Transformation Features Working With Additional Bodies Adding Stiffeners to a Model Generating Solid Combine Advanced Modeling Tools-II Advanced Modeling Tools Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Need of Surface Modeling Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Creating Wireframe Elements Creating Surfaces Operations on Shape Geometry Editing and Modifying Surfaces Surface Operations Solidifying Surface Models Assembly Modeling Assembly Modeling Creating Bottom-up Assemblies Creating Top-down Assemblies Editing Assemblies Working with the Drafting Workbench-I The Drafting Workbench Type of Views Generating Drawing Views Generating the Exploded View Working with Interactive Drafting in CATIA V5 Editing and Modifying Drawing Views Modifying the Hatch Pattern ofSection Views Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Inserting Sheets in the Current File Inserting the Frame and the Title Block Adding Annotations to the Drawing Views Editing Annotations Generating the Bill of Material (BOM) Generating Balloons Working with Sheet Metal Components The Sheet metal Component Setting Sheet Metal Parameters Introduction to Sheet Metal Walls Creating Extrusions Creating Swept Walls Creating a Bend Bend From Flat Folding and Unfolding Sheet Metal Parts Creating Flat Patterns of Sheet Metal Components Viewing a Sheet Metal Component in Multiple Windows Using Views Management Stamping DMU Kinematics Introduction to DMU Kinematics Designing a Mechanism Converting Assembly Constraints into Joints.