CATIA V5-6R2014 CATIA, developed by Dassault Systemes, is one of the world’s leading CAD/CAM/CAE packages. Being a solid modeling tool, it not only unites the 3D parametric features with 2D tools, but also addresses every design-through-manufacturing process. Besides providing an insight into the design content, the package promotes collaboration between companies and provides them an edge over their competitors. In addition to creating solid models, sheet metal components, and assemblies, 2D drawing views can also be generated in the Drafting workbench of CATIA. The drawing views that can be generated include orthographic, section, auxiliary, isometric, and detail views. You can also generate model dimensions and create reference dimensions in the drawing views. The bi-directionally associative nature of this software ensures that the modifications made in the model are reflected in the drawing views and viceversa. CATIA V5-6R2014 for Designers textbook is written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use the CATIA V5-6R2014 solid modeling tool. This textbook provides a simple and clear explanation of tools of common used workbenches of CATIA V5- 6R2014. After reading this textbook, you will be able to create models, assemble, and draft them. The chapter on DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The mechanical engineering industry examples and tutorials used in this textbook ensure that the users can relate the knowledge of this textbook with the actual mechanical industry designs. The main features of this textbook are as follows: • Tutorial Approach The author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing approach throughout the textbook. This approach guides the users through the process of creating the models in the tutorials. • Real-World Projects as Tutorials The author has used about 43 real-world mechanical engineering projects as tutorials in this textbook. This enables the readers to relate the tutorials to the real-world models in the mechanical engineering industry. In addition, there are about 40 exercises that are also based on the real-world mechanical engineering projects. • Tips and Notes Additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes. • Command Section In every chapter, the description of a tool begins with the command section that gives a brief information about various methods of invoking that tool. • Heavily Illustrated Text The text in this book is heavily illustrated with about 1100 line diagrams and screen capture images. • Learning Objectives The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in that chapter. • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises Every chapter ends with Self-Evaluation Test so that the users can assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to the Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the Instructors as test questions and exercises. Formatting Conventions Used in the Text Please refer to the following list for the formatting conventions used in this textbook. • Names of tools, buttons, options, toolbars, and sub-toolbars are written in boldface. • Names of dialog boxes, drop-downs, drop-down lists, list boxes, areas, edit boxes, check boxes, and radio buttons are written in boldface. • Values entered in edit boxes are written in boldface. • Names and paths of the files are written in italics. • The methods of invoking a tool/option from the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Application Menu, and so on are enclosed in a shaded box. • Menubar: Insert > Profile > Line > Line Toolbar: Profile > Line sub-toolbar > Line Example: The Extrude tool, the OK button, the Modify toolbar, the Pads sub-toolbar, and so on. Example: The Revolve dialog box, the Type drop-down list in the Pad Definition dialog box, the Depth edit box in the Pocket Definition dialog box, the Thick Profile check box in the Shaft Definition dialog box, the Manual radio button of the General tab in the Options dialog box, and so on.
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