Michaud: CATIA Core Tools: Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application

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:

1. Part Design Workbench
2. Assembly Design Workbench
3. Drafting Workbench
4. Generative Shape Design Workbench
5. DMU Kinematics Workbench
6. Functional Tolerancing and Annotations Workbench
7. Aerospace Sheet Metal Design Workbench
8. Composites Design Workbench
9. Digitalized Shape Editor Workbench
10. Quick Surface Reconstruction Workbench

Contents

• 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

About the Author

• 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.

Book Details

• Paperback: 792 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (© 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071700269
• ISBN-13: 978-0071700269
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1 x 9.1 inches
• List Price: $80.00

Tags: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering