Course Objectives

• Students will learn
  • how to create simple parts, assemblies and drawings.
  • how to use different feature-based tools to build, review and modify a model.
  • how to create and analyze assemblies and how to produce a drawing with different views.
  • learn how to dimension the drawing and annotate the views.

Learning Outcomes

• • Students will be able to use CATIA for creation of 3D models, Assembly Designs and Drawings
  

Course Syllabus

Module I: Sketcher - Creating Profiles (2 hrs)
PLM Objects, Sketch Support, Simple elements, constraining sketches, simple and complex profiles, transforming sketches, saving documents

Practice-1 : Hands on Session on Sketcher Workbench

Module II: Part Design -Creating Basic Features (5 hrs)
Extruded Features, revolved features, holes, threads, taps, drafts, fillets, chamfers, shelling and stiffeners, relational dimensions,

Practice-2 : Hands on Session on Sketch Based Features & Dress Up Features

Practice-3: Hands on Session on Transformation Features

Module III: Reviewing & Modifying (2 hrs)
Measuring the model, re using the data, editing features

Practice-4: Hands on Session on Measuring Tools & Editing Features

Module IV: Finalizing Design (5 hrs)
Adding parameters, reusing features, rendering, weight calculation,

Practice-5: Hands on Session on Parametric Design

Practice-6: Hands on Session on Rendering, Material Addition

Module V: Creating & Managing Products 6 (hrs)
Positioning Components, constraining Components, Analyzing weight distribution, replacing and revising parts

Practice-7: Hands on Session on Assembly Design

Practice-8 : Hands on Session on Digital Mock Up

Module VI: Creating Drawings 4 (hrs)
Creating Drawing, Modifying, dimensioning, Annotations, Finalizing & Printing

Practice-9 : Hands on Session on  Drawing Conventions

Practice-10: Hands on Session on Creating Drawings

Module VII: Master Exercise (5 hrs)
Heat Sink , PC Card Slide

Practice-11 : Modeling of Heat Sink

Practice-12: Modeling and Assembly of PC card Slide

Text Books/ Reference Books/ Reference Material
1. Mechanical Design Fundamentals : Dassault Systemes Companion Learning Space Material

Session Plan

Session 1

What is Design                                                 https://youtu.be/n7ULeWyBN8w

What is CAD                                                      https://youtu.be/JPeWv94x_dQ

Introduction to 3D Experience                         https://youtu.be/VZ9bSBA5aoE

Demonstration on Sketcher Workbench         https://youtu.be/2-L4TTwWs7Y

Exercises on Sketcher from DS Peer Learning Platform

Session 2

Demonstration on Sketch based Features                             https://youtu.be/CQWjb91_vKg

Exercises from DS Peer Learning Platform

Session -4

Demonstration on Advanced Part design                  https://youtu.be/JgoP9IgAPJA

Use of Measuring & Reviewing Tools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXoankcCWIw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t2Phhsb3n8

Exercises from DS Peer Learning Platform

Session -5

Demonstration on Parametric Design                      https://youtu.be/sfqofNU5qY4

Exercises from DS Peer Learning Platform

Session-6

Demonstration on Rendering                               https://youtu.be/j8rZescOtjg

Demonstration on Material Creation                  https://youtu.be/OJ0sLdJOpGo

Demonstration on Assigning Material                https://youtu.be/qoekC1A2XiI

Hands on Session on Rendering & Material Addition

Session-7

Demonstration on Assembly Design                                     https://youtu.be/5iojPo5Tz4I

Exercises from DS Peer Learning Platform

Session on Engineering Drawing Conventions                               https://youtu.be/gU6Cuc0HMuI

Demonstration on Creating a Drafting                                            https://youtu.be/YZLgnyVZWxA

Exercises from DS Peer Learning Platform

Session -11  Master Project-1

Modeling of Heat Sink  (Source: DS Peer Learning Platform)

• Model must be made of Aluminium
• Dark Yellow Rendering
• Overall Width and Length must be Equal
• Model must Include Standard Catalog Features
• Hole Diameter must be checked using Rule Set

Session -12    Master Project-2

Assembly of PC-Card Slide  (Source : DS Peer Learning Platform)

• Insert PLM Objects
• Assign Component Properties
• Re-Order Structure
• Loading & Unloading objects from Session
• Copying & Pasting Components
• Accessing Design  Data
• Opening Objects Independently
• Selective Loading
• Create Product

Case Studies

RC CAR      (Source: DS Peer Learning Platform - Mechanical Design)

• Create Engine Mount Using Feature Based Modeling
• Review and Correct Part
• Include Parameters to drive Design
• Engine Assembly
• Engine Assembly Drawing

Case Studies