Concept Modelling of Alloy Wheel Objective: To Design and analyze the surface geometry of a Car wheel alloy Introduction: In this project, i will be modelling an alloy wheel of a car using alias using curve structures and continuous surface approach. It will help to practise surface generation from a 2d figure by assuming…

CONCEPT MODELLING OF CAR BUMPERS Objective: To design Front and rear bumpers of a car from orthographic views Introduction: In this project, I will be modeling the surface forms of car bumpers by referring to the given orthographic reference views of an Abarth 500 car. The model will be analyzed for flows of surfaces…

Concept Modeling of Side Fender and hood Objective: To model the given parts of a car using reference images. Introduction: Proper flows of surfaces are an essential part of class a surfaces. In this exercise, I'm trying to develop 2 main components of vehicles, which are Side fender and hood.  Design methodology/approach…

Concept Modelling of Steering Wheel Objective: To study the anatomy of a steering wheel and model by reference. Introduction : A steering wheel is one of the complex geometrical elements in a car. It's an essential part of the interactive system between the driver and a vehicle. When looking closely at the shape of a steering…

Concept Modeling of Seats   Objective: To create the structure of a car seat and model each part using curve generation. Introduction: In this project, i will be making an automotive seat. A typical seat has 3 main components such as backrest, headrest, and cushion seat. i will be modeling all 3 parts individually.…

Technical surfacing - Kia Sportage 2016   Objective: To model the patch layout of Kia Sportage including mail design elements by referring blueprint. Introduction: Class A surfaces of automobiles are needed to be made in proper curve structures with various continuity options. Most of the patch layout are connected…

RENDERING MODELS Alias has Ultra-realistic rendering options that give immersive visualization of the rendered models. Inbuilt rendering options can be utilized effectively for so many types of surface visualizations.  Diagnostic shaders are so helpful for surface generation and flow analysis which we have used in…

 DRAFT ANALYSIS ON FAN COVER CLASS A PART Objectives: Understand the surface geometries of the given part to interpret the molding process. To generate a proper tooling axis for the part. Conduct draft analysis on the model to analyze the moldability. Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5 - GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN WORKBENCH…

BASE BRACKET CREATION Objectives: To conduct draft analysis on the given class A surface of the base bracket To generate class b and class c surfaces with proper drafts at edges. Finalizing the solid model from the surface part using part workbench. Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5 - GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN, PART DESIGN WORKBENCH…

DOOR SWITCH BEZEL DESIGN   Objectives: To analyze the given class A surface and define possible tooling axis for molding process. To Generate class B, class C surfaces by offsetting and make a thickened solid part To conduct draft analysis Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5 - GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN, PART DESIGN WORKBENCHES…

DOOR ARM REST- PLASTIC PART CREATION   Objectives: To define a tooling axis for the class A part surface given. To model the Class B, class C surfaces using surface commands To make a completely solid body from surfaces To Conduct draft analysis on the solid part   Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5- GENERATIVE SHAPE…

DESIGN OF COIN HOLDER   Objectives: To define a tooling axis for the class A part surface given. To model the Class B, class C surfaces using surface commands To make a completely solid body from surfaces To Conduct draft analysis on the solid part   Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5- GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN,…

CORE AND CAVITY DESIGN- SWITCH BEZEL   Objectives: To study the process of the injection molding considering the importance of product design. To design mold core and cavity for the manufacturing of a switch bezel solidpart. To generate and visualize the different properties of the mold such as parting lines and surfaces.…

RIB ATTACHMENT CREATION- COIN HOLDER SOLD PART   Objectives: To study the importance of ribs in a plastic molded component To design ribs on the coin holder part as per design guidelines Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5 - GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN, PART DESIGN WORKBENCHES Introduction: We know that one of the basic principles…

SCREWBOSS AND DOGHOUSE DESIGN   Objectives; To study the principles of attachments on plastic components To design screwboss projection on class B side of a solid part To design 3d structure for a doghouse using proper principles. Software used: DS CATIA P3 V5 2018 - GENERATIVE SHAPE DESIGN, PART DESIGN WORKBENCHES…

DESIGN OF DOOR APPLIQUE WITH ATTACHMENT FEATURES   Objectives: Generate tooling axis for the given part Make the 3d solid part using the given class A surface using shape design Draft analysis of the solid model Design Locator pins on the B surface Design heat stakes Construct the required details on the door attachment…

Master Section Development- B pillar solid part   Objectives: To make solid model out of a class A surface using surface commands To create diffrent attachment features on the class B side referring to the master sections To analyze the component for draft angles To make a presentation of the draft analysis report.…

ASSEMBLY PROJECT 1. QUICK RETURN MECHANISM REFERENCE: MODELLING: All parts are made based on the specifications given using part design workbench. Tools used; positional sketch pad pocket Add/remove ASSEMBLING: Parts are imported into assembly workbench. Joining process is done using coincide command. Constrain definitions…

AUTOMOTIVE DOOR PANEL - PLASTIC PRODUCT DESIGN FOR INJECTION MOLDING   Objectives: Study and analyze the given class A surfaces for recognising the Plastic parts. Create thickened part of door panel using the given master sections for reference Create the mounting features as per design guidelines in the industry…

1. Benchmarking with presently available cars in the market for the following case:- Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii is a married man who lives in Bangalore which is a highly crowded city. His Family comprises five members including his wife, five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai…

AUTOMOTIVE UNDERBODY COATING                                             Underbody parts in an automobile are the mostly exposed areas to the different road conditions. The condition of the terrain surface and…

AUTOMOTIVE HOOD DESIGN   Introduction:- This project involves the design and fundamental theoreries of designing an automotive hood. Hood or bonnet is hinged mechanism that act as a cover for front engine and all their components. However design of a hood consists of various theoratical functional studies and multiple…

WHEEL ARCH REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS: BASED ON EUROPEAN REGULATIONS   Objectives: To study about the various regulations for designing wheel arch in standards of different countries. To analyze the given wheel arch model to check whether it passes the regulation requirements or not. Introduction:- Wheel arch act as a…

AUTOMOTIVE FRONT FENDER DESIGN   Introduction: Here I'm going to generate the sheet metal part of a front fender from the given class A skin data. The design procedure of a fender mainly focussed on the mounting of other sheet metal components. The fender part will be an indipendent part which have extensions and…

SECTION MODULUS CALCULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF HOOD   Section modulus is mathematical property of beams and solid structures which shows the informations about the strength and load carrying capacity. The value of section modulus gives the idea of how much load the solid can resist without deformation. When section…

ROOF PANEL REINFORMENTS   Objectives:  To study about different attachments provided onto an automotive roof. To analyze the given roof surface data to design various reinforcements To generate and check different features for thier feasibility To analyze and value the critirias for heat distortion and snow load.…

BACK DOOR DEVELOPMENT   Indroduction:-  A Car Backdoor or Tailgate is a type of door opening, typically hinged on its top edge, but sometimes attached by other mechanisms, for opening the trunk or bootspace of a vehicle. BackDoors most often integrate window for visibility from inside the car and…

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DEFINITION   Introduction:- Electrial assembly design is the major part of Wiring harness where we designs the wiring systems using Catia v5 for the application of routing the connections between vehicle electrical/ electronic systems with the control unit. To make the assembly design possible,…

1. Defining P clamp cad model as an electrical part.   Ans.) P clamp is a commonly used clamping device to fix wire bundles on to any given surface. Normally screws or clips are used to fix the clamp to surface. It will include a metallic part for strength and a rubber part as cover. bundle can be passed through either…

Wiring Harness Assembly- Routing procedure   Aim:- To define the connectors and catalogues electrically and route the mutibranchable bundle segments according to the given schematic diagram.   Workbenches used: Mechanical part design mechanical Assembly design Electrical part design Electrical assembly design…

Wiring Harness Assemby   Q. Route the following harness layout in Electrical workbench. Make assumption for harness bundle diameters. Use the connectors provided. After completion of routing, Check the bundle Continuity. Add snap of result in submission Add annotation to all connectors. Make an assumptions for annotations…

WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLY FLATTENING AND DRAWING   INTRODUCTION:-      Here i'm going to create the engineering graphic file for a previously made wiring harness assembly file. Catia have dedicated workbench to generate flattend graphic representation of the 3D wiring harness assembly file. It is helpful…

WIRING HARNESS PROJECT- V ENGINE   Introduction:-      This project is a practical application of wiring harness. Engine is the most complex mechanical product of an automotive that involves various electrical components. Ignition systems and sensors require highly complex wiring geometries to route…

WIRING HARNESS PROJECT: AUTOMOTIVE BACKDOOR   Introduction:      An automotive backdoor panel constitutes of many requirements for electrical wirings. Tail lamps, number plate lights and in some cases, also wipers does need proper electrical wiring. In this project, i'll try to develop a harness system…

CATIA PARAMETRIC STRUCTURE FOR LIGHTING DESIGN:-   Common product tree structure:   Sample class A surface:   Importing surface to product structure and publishing the surface:   Making linked copy for tooling definition:   Finalised product structure:    

1. TOOLING AXIS:      In the process of manufacturing of any component using moulding approach, it is necessary to find a proper direction in which the product can be practically placed between the core and cavity of the mold. By utilising this direction, the material can be easily withdrawn from the mold…

ASSEMBLY DRAWING-         HOUSING WITH REFLECTORS - CHILD PART DRAWING            

GIVEN DATA- B SURFACE CREATION- CROSS SECTION- EDGE SWEEP- JOINED CLASS A AND B- CLOSED SURFACE PART- CROSS SECTION-

PROJECT 2- TAIL LAMP DESIGN USING CATIA V5   OBJECTIVES- To design a complete tail lamp model using the given Class A surface data, with Hot plate welding section. To specify all important parameters for making and assemling the parts. To make asembly, and child part drawings for manufacturing.   INTRODUCTION:…

1. Original equipment manufacturer 2. As an automotive designer, you'll draft layouts of automobile components, assemblies and systems using sketches, models and prototypes. You'll also determine factors that may affect design proposals by using previous car models, understanding manufacturing limitations and…

EXERCISE NO.1 SEAT BACK FOAM   Seat Back cushion foam parametric modelling- Given model-   Defining Torso line from H point and planes at 100mm apart- Extracted Foam pad data and first intersection- Checking the intersections for symmetry at all planes-   Making foam parts using underbuild, Overbuild technologies-…

1. Solid model remastering- Part 1 Given Solid- Remastering process- used method- Solid construction by taking reference dimensions from parent model. Used boolean operations for complex geometry constructions. Final model-   2. Solid model remastering- Part 2 Given solid- Remastering- Final model-   3. 8D problem…

AIM: To compare the performance of three types of beams under a bending load.   Introduction:- Beam is a relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., which is manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines. Beams are in different forms and varieties according to…