Overview
Main description
A fully illustrated guide to CATIA® V5R21
CATIA Core Tools: Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application explains how to use the essential features of this cutting-edge solution for product design and innovation. The book begins with the basics, such as launching the software, configuring the settings, and managing files. Next, you'll learn about sketching, modeling, drafting, and visualization tools and techniques. Easy-to-follow instructions along with detailed illustrations and screenshots help you get started using several CATIA workbenches right away. Reverse engineering--a valuable product development skill--is also covered in this practical resource.
Covers key CATIA workbenches, including:
- Part Design Workbench
- Assembly Design Workbench
- Drafting Workbench
- Generative Shape Design Workbench
- DMU Kinematics Workbench
- Functional Tolerancing and Annotations Workbench
- Aerospace Sheet Metal Design Workbench
- Composites Design Workbench
- Digitalized Shape Editor Workbench
- Quick Surface Reconstruction Workbench
Table of contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
The Dassault Systemes Success Story
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Chapter 2. Basic Settings
Chapter 3. Visualization
Chapter 4. Rough Overview
Chapter 5. Sketcher
Chapter 6. Part Design
Chapter 7. Assembly Design
Chapter 8. Drafting
Chapter 9. Generative Shape Design
Chapter 10. DMU Kinematics
Chapter 11. Functional Tolerancing and Annotations
Chapter 12. Aerospace Sheet Metal Design
Chapter 13. Composites Design
Chapter 14. Reverse Engineering
Chapter 15. Cool Tools
Conclusion
Command Index--Chapters
Command Index--Global
Index
Author comments
Michel Michaud, a certified mechanical engineer, has been involved in CAD since 1989. He teaches CATIA at Ecole National D’aerotechnique du college Edouard-Montpetit in the Aircraft Manufacturing Department and also at Concordia University in the Continuous Education Department. Michaud’s industrial experience includes IBM Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada and Bombarier Aerospace.
