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Welcome back to our CATIA V5 Design Series! Today, we’re combining two crucial videos into one comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about designing a Bush Holder in CATIA V5. This tutorial not only walks you through creating Bush 1 and Bush 2 but also delves into Boolean operations, drafting, and the design of Corner Bushes.
By the end of this blog, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to design complex components in CATIA V5, set up drafting views, and apply advanced modeling techniques. Let's dive right in!
Step 1: Decoding the blueprint
Before we get into CATIA, let’s look at the blueprint. This drawing will guide the design process for the Bush Holder, which consists of the following key views:
Our model will have four major components:
Step 2: Setting up the workspace in CATIA V5
Let’s jump into CATIA V5 and start creating the Bush Holder:
Step 3: Designing the base
We’ll begin by designing the base of the Bush Holder. The base is essentially a rectangle with rounded edges.
Switch to the Part Design Workbench:
Step 4: Designing Bush 1 and Bush 2
Now let’s create Bush 1 and Bush 2. These will be created as separate bodies and combined later using Boolean operations.
Bush 1: Insert a new and name it
Refining Bush 1:
Bush 2:
Use the Add Boolean Operation to combine Bush 1 and Bush 2 into the base. Apply distinct colors to each bush for visual clarity.
Step 5: Designing the corner bushes
Corner bushes are the final components to model. Each bush has an outer diameter of 26 mm and a height of 35 mm.
Use the Mirror Command to duplicate these circles, and then Pad the sketch to a height of 35 mm. Smooth the corners by applying 2 mm radius fillets.
Step 6: Finalizing the design with Boolean Operations
With all components in place, let’s clean up the design using Boolean Operations.
Finally, organize your specification tree by grouping all geometrical sets into one.
Step 7: Drafting the model
Now that the 3D model is complete, let’s generate the technical drawings.
Drafting ensures your design is properly documented for manufacturing.
Conclusion
In this comprehensive guide, we covered:
This concludes the Bush Holder design tutorial. We hope this step-by-step guide enhances your CATIA skills and prepares you for more advanced part designs. Stay tuned for future tutorials in our CATIA V5 Design Series!
This blog is part of our ongoing CATIA Design Series. If you missed the previous posts, check them out here
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