Understanding CATIA

A Tutorial Approach

Kaushik Kumar, Chikesh Ranjan, J. Paulo Davim

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9780367487942
• eBook ISBN: 9781000370812
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: CAD-CAM
• Index: Computer Science

This book provides a key understanding of CATIA which is a solid modeling software. By using screen shots of step-by-step training, the reader will obtain comprehensive knowledge of all tools provided in CATIA for use in a variety of engineering fields.

The book introduces CATIA basics, covers part design, discusses sheet metal design, talks about assembly, presents drawings and shows modeling of an engineered component.

The primary aim of this book is to assist in learning the use of CATIA software through examples taken from various areas of engineering. The content and treatment of the subject matter is most appropriate for university students studying engineering and practicing engineers who wish to learn the use of CATIA.

Section II

Sketcher

2Sketcher Workbench

2.1 Introduction

The Sketcher workbench is used for sketching the product design. The Sketcher workbench has different types of tools like line, rectangle, circle, parallelogram, arc, and spline. In this chapter, we will discuss different types of sketching tools step by step using CATIA software.

2.2 Accessing the Sketcher Workbench

After starting CATIA, product1, a new screen will appear (Figure 2.1).

Figure 2.1Starting CATIA software.

To access the Sketcher workbench, select in sequence Start, Mechanical Design and Sketcher (Figure 2.2).

Figure 2.2Access the Sketcher.

A new screen in the name of New Part will appear as displayed in Figure 2.3.

Figure 2.3New Part.

Enter part name in New Part dialog box and press on OK. The part design workbench is open, as displayed in Figure 2.4.

Figure 2.4New Part displayed Screen.

Select Sketch tool from Sketcher toolbar. Select the planes from tree or from the geometry area as shown in Figure 2.5.

Figure 2.5Sketcher workbench invoked Sketcher tool and plane.

Open the Sketcher Screen by selecting the xy plane as shown in Figure 2.6.

Figure 2.6Sketcher workbench invoked using the xy plane.

After selecting the Sketcher, you can select the mode as per your drawing requirement. For modify units, you must select Tools and Options from the above menu bar. Choose the units as per your requirements. In option screen, select Units tab and select the unit for length, angle, time and mass using different options as displayed in Figure 2.7.

Figure 2.7Displayed Options dialog box with the units.

2.3 Profile Toolbar

The Tools present in this toolbar as shown in Figure 2.8 are used to create geometry in Sketcher workbench. The Tools in this toolbar are Predefined Profile, Circle, Spline, Conic and Line.

2.3.1 Profile Toolbar

In this toolbar, Tools are used for making continuous line and arc. For drawing profile, select Profile tool from Profile toolbar as shown in Figure 2.8. After selecting the tool, select First Point, Second Point and Third Point as displayed in Figure 2.9.

Figure 2.8Profile toolbar.

Figure 2.9An open profile drawn using the Profile tool.

2.3.2 Predefined Toolbar

The tools under Predefined toolbar are shown in Figure 2.10.

Figure 2.10Predefine toolbar.

2.3.2.1 Rectangle

The rectangle has four sides, two are horizontal and two are vertical, and it is constructed by two points. For drawing a rectangle, ...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Series
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• About the Editors
• SECTION I Introduction
• SECTION II Sketcher
• SECTION III Part Design
• SECTION IV Assembly
• SECTION V Drafting
• SECTION VI Case Study
• Index