The CATIA V5-6R2017: Introduction for NC and FEA Engineers learning guide provides an introduction to the interface and modeling capabilities of CATIA V5 with a focus on the specific tools required to perform NC and FEA operations. On completion of this learning guide, you will have acquired the skills to work with existing model data in CATIA V5 and to create new geometry using wireframe, solid, and surface modeling techniques. Through this extensive hands-on learning guide with numerous practices, focus is given to concepts of measurement, analysis, and simple geometry creation.
Topics Covered

• Overview of Parametric Design Process
• Customization of CATIA V5 Environment
• Feature Management Using the Hide/Show, Activate/Deactivate Functions
• Obtaining Part Information
• Assembly Design Workbench and assembly creation techniques
• Creating and Constraining Sketch Geometry
• Adding Material with Pad and Shaft Features
• Introduction to Surfacing
• Creating Wireframe elements
• Creating Surfaces
• Performing Surface Operations

Prerequisites

• Access to the CATIA V5-6R2017 software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions.