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Welcome to yet another post in our CATIA V5 Design Series! Today, we’ll explore more features of the Part Design Workbench by creating a bottle model. This exercise will teach you how to use essential commands like Shaft, Shell, Fillet, and even how to generate a helix for threading. Let’s dive into this hands-on tutorial and transform a 2D sketch into a fully realized 3D model.
Step 1: Creating the bottle profile with sketch tools
Let’s begin crafting the bottle by sketching its profile!
This simple outline will soon evolve into a stunning 3D creation with a quick revolve.
Now, let’s sketch the profile:
Once the profile is complete, click Exit Sketcher.
Step 2: Revolving the sketch with shaft command
With the bottle profile sketched, it’s time to bring it to life in 3D!
Let’s use the Shaft Command to revolve the sketch and form the body of the bottle.
After ensuring the sketch is valid, select Profile 1 for the Profile or Surface field, and choose the V Direction Axis as the Axis. Click OK to revolve the sketch and form the body of the bottle.
Step 3: Hollowing the bottle with shell command
Now that the bottle shape is formed, let’s carve out the inside with the Shell Command and give it a hollow, functional interior!
Now, the model should have a hollow interior.
Step 4: Adding fillets to smooth edges
Next, we’ll apply Fillets to smooth the edges of the bottle.
This gives the bottle a polished and smooth appearance, making it more realistic and ready for production.
Step 5: Creating the bottle cap screw with helix command
We’ll now add a threaded cap screw to the neck of the bottle. This involves creating a circle, a plane, and a helix profile.
Next, we’ll generate a helix:
You should now see a helix surrounding the bottle neck.
Step 6: Creating the screw shape with rib command
To create the solid shape of the screw, we’ll use the Rib Command.
Click OK to complete the command. You’ll now see the screw profile added to the neck of the bottle.
Step 7: Finishing the bottle design with fillets and project 3D elements
With the screw shape complete, it’s time to smooth out the edges and add the final touches using the Project 3D Elements Command for a polished finish!
The Project 3D Elements Command is useful for creating precise sketches by projecting existing geometry.
Step 8: Applying materials and finalizing the design
To give your model a more realistic appearance, we’ll apply materials to the bottle.
You can also measure the volume, mass, and density of the model by using the Measure Inertia Command from the Measure Toolbar. These details are crucial for analysing the part’s behavior in real-world scenarios.
Finally, explore the Graphics Properties Toolbar to change surface colors and identify different parts, especially when working on complex assemblies.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve just completed the design of a bottle with a threaded cap screw in CATIA V5. We covered essential commands like Shaft, Shell, Fillet, Helix, and Rib, and learned how to apply materials and measure part properties.
In the next discussion, we’ll dive deeper into advanced Part Design techniques, so stay tuned!
This blog is part of our ongoing CATIA Design Series. If you missed the previous posts, check them out here
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