CATIA V5

In this section, PROJECT CATIA V5, you can evaluate my knowledge of Catia V5 in different modules as Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Drafting or DMU (Navigator, Space Analysis, Kinematics and Fitting).

First of all, I'm going to show one of my own projects: an engine. All the parts has been designed by me as well as the components. I´ve used Part Design, Generative Shape Design (GSD), Assembly Design, DMU Fitting and DMU Kinematics. 

I've designed the cylinder block (not completely, only the designs that interact with other elements designed), crankcase cover, cylinder head, valves, valve cover, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, crankshaft, crankshaft's bearings, piston, connecting rods, connecting rods bearings, engine flywheel, camshaft, belt, pulleys and engine oil sump. I preferred not design the rest of the engine (oil pump, inyector pump, fan drive, water pump, inyectors, turbocharger...) in order to simplify the model and show the principal elements involved in the engine movement.

     

Then, I've used DMU Fitting in order to disassemble some parts of the engine to show the principal elements (camshaft, valves, etc...). At the end I've used DMU Kinematics to give movement to the mechanism. Please, note that the movement of the valves is really synchronized with the pistons' movements (intake and exhaust).

1-. DIGITAL MOCKUP (DMU) KINEMATICS & FITTING 

In order to show any DMU's properties, I've designed a brake system, composed of a tyre, rim, brake disc and brake system (brake pad, brake clip...). Then, I've used DMU Fitting and Kinematics to show the exploded and how does the brake system works.

DMU Fitting allow us to develop a exploded process and note the critical parts or  process in the exploded process. DMU Fitting is used to show how extract or assemble an specific part or product.

DMU Kinematics is used for two differents thing. First, Kinematics show us how the system or mechanism works by modifying the differents parameters or commands wich orders the movements. Second one, Kinematics allow us to place a strategic sensor in order to measure and study the different informations that we want. For example, in this case, we  could study the angular and linear speed of the wheel by introducing a speed sensor. We can also study the clash between the components during the movement in order to modify some part to prevent this.

          

2-. GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN

EXAMPLE 1: FRAGANCE BOTTLE

In this simple exercise, I will design a fragance bottle.  I´ve taken as a reference the bottle of "Angel Violette". 

               

EXAMPLE 2: DIFFUSER COVER 

In this simple exercise, I will design a generic diffuser cover. We can find two differents elements: the cover, and the diffuser. The cover is very easy to design. However, the design of the diffuser give us more fun. 

               

EXAMPLE 3: HELIX FAN

In this simple exercise, I will design a generic heliz fan. For design it, I´ll omit a lot of details in order to simplify the design.

               

EXAMPLE 4: DRILL

In this simple exercise, I will design a generic drill.  In order to use the different tools of Catia, I´m going to design the drill using GSD. However, there are many other useful tools design the drill as for example Part Design.

               

3-. PART DESIGN

EXAMPLE 1: METAL BOND

In this exercise, I will design a metal bond. I´ve taken one of the hundred of possibility of ways to design this part. It´s a simple design formed by simple shapes.

               

EXAMPLE 2: WATER CONNECTION

In this exercise, I will design a water connector. In order to use the different tools of Catia, I´m going to design the holes as a negative body for subtract it of the positive body. This operation allows us to know, analizing the propieties of a negative body, the maximun  volume of water inside the part. However, there are many other useful tools to calculate this information in GSD.

               

EXAMPLE 3: PISTON 

 In this simple exercise, I will design a generic piston, parametrizing the housings´ rings.

               

EXAMPLE 4: CRANKSHAFT

In this exercise, I will design a generic crankshaft. For design it, I´ll omit some details as the internal lubrication hole or the threadeds holes to obtain a simpler design.