CATIA V5-6R2014 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2014. This textbook provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2014. After reading this textbook, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The textbook explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials used in this textbook ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this textbook with the actual mechanical industry designs.

This textbook explains how to create models with freeform surfaces using CATIA V5. CATIA is a three dimensional CAD/CAM/CAE software developed by Dassault Systèms, France. This textbook is based on CATIA V5-6R2014. Users of earlier releases can use this book with minor modifications. We provide files for exercises via our website. All files are in CATIA V5R20 so readers can open the files using later releases of CATIA V5. It is assumed that readers of this textbook are accustomed to the modeling tools and processes in how to construct solid models in CATIA V5. For basic modeling, assembly and drafting techniques, refer to the textbook written by the author. This textbook is suitable for anyone who are interested in learning how to create and use the freeform surface in constructing 3D models using CATIA V5.

CATIA V5-6R2019 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2019. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2019. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials used in this book ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of CATIA V5-6R2019. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2019 concepts and techniques. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com'. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2019 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects Index

CATIA V5-6R2017 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2017. This book provides elaborate and clear explanation of tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2017. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on Generative Shape Design explains the concept of hybrid designing of models. Also, it enable the users to quickly model both simple and complex shapes using wireframe, volume and surface features. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. In this book, a chapter on FEA and structural analysis has been added to help users to analyze their own designs by calculating stresses and displacements using various tools available in the Advanced Meshing Tools and Generative Structural Analysis workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2017. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials used in this book. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies, analyze their own designs and apply direct modeling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Salient Features Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of CATIA V5-6R2017 tools. First page summarizes the topics covered in the chapter. Hundreds of illustrations and comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2017 concepts and techniques. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Technical support by contacting [email protected]. Additional learning resources at https://allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2017 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with the Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Index

CATIA V5-6R2018 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2018. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2018. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models.The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically.The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features: Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence. Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2018 Concepts & Techniques. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge. Additional learning resources at 'allaboutcadcam.blogspot.com' Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2018 Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-I Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis Student Projects Index

This book helps you to get started with CATIA V5 using step-by-step examples. It starts with creating sketches and parts, assembling them, and then creating print ready drawings. This book gives you an idea about how you can design and document various mechanical components, and helps you to learn some advanced tools and techniques. This book follows some of the best practices in creating parts. In addition to this, there are additional chapters covering sheet metal and surface design. Each topic in this has a brief introduction and a step-by-step example. This will help you to learn CATIA V5 quickly and easily. * Familiarize yourself with the User Interface * Learn some best practices to create sketches and 3D components * Learn additional part modelling tools * Learn to create Multi-body parts * Learn to modify components keeping in mind the design intent * Teach yourself to create assemblies * Learn Top-down assembly design * Learn to create 2D drawings * Create basic sheet metal parts * Create sheet metal drawings * Create complex shapes using surface modeling tools Downloadable tutorial and exercise file from the companion website. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started with CATIA V5-6R2014 2. Sketcher Workbench 3. Basic Sketch-Based Features 4. Holes and Dress-up Features 5. Patterned Geometry 6. Rib Features 7. Multi Sections Solids 8. Additional Features and Multi-Body parts 9. Modifying Parts 10. Assemblies 11. Drawings 12. Sheet Metal Design 13. Surface Design Contact [email protected] for Technical Support

CATIA V5-6R2022 for Designers is a comprehensive book written with the intention of helping the readers effectively use all solid modeling tools and other features of CATIA V5-6R2022. This book provides elaborative and clear explanation of the tools of all commonly used workbenches of CATIA V5-6R2022. After reading this book, you will be able to create, assemble, and draft models. The chapter on the DMU Kinematics workbench will enable the users to create, edit, simulate, and analyze different mechanisms dynamically. The chapter on the FreeStyle workbench will enable the users to dynamically design and manipulate surfaces. The book explains the concepts through real-world examples and the tutorials ensure that the users can relate the knowledge gained from this book with the actual mechanical industry designs. Salient Features Consists of 19 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence Tutorial approach to explain the concepts of CATIA V5-6R2022 Hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of CATIA V5-6R2022 concepts and techniques First page summarizes the topics covered in the chapter Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process More than 40 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions provided at the end of each chapter to help users assess their knowledge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to CATIA V5-6R2022 Chapter 2: Sketching, Dimensioning, and Creating Base Features and Drawings Chapter 3: Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench-II Chapter 4: Constraining Sketches and Creating Features Chapter 5: Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features Chapter 6: Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features Chapter 7: Editing Features Chapter 8: Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 9: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 10: Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench Chapter 11: Editing and Modifying Surfaces Chapter 12: Assembly Modeling Chapter 13: Working with the Drafting Workbench-I Chapter 14: Working with the Drafting Workbench-II Chapter 15: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 16: DMU Kinematics Chapter 17: Introduction to Generative Shape Design * Chapter 18: Working with the FreeStyle Workbench * Chapter 19: Introduction to FEA and Generative Structural Analysis * Projects * Index (* For free download)