Wiring harness design in CATIA V5 - 3D modeling Week 2 Challenge

Introduction:

Defining the following connectors & Connector clip cad data as Electrical Connector using Electrical Part.

1. Deutsch DT06
2. Tyco 174357-2
3. Tyco 85229-1

Procedure:

1. Insert the .iges or .stp file of Tyco 174357-2 Connector to Catia V5 software.

2. Once the file is inserted, Using part design create a point for Bundle entry point and Connector connection point.

3. After creating the point, define the axis to Connector connection point.

Axis creation:

1. X-axis – Pointing towards the Lock
2. Y-axis- Pointing towards the front (Connector End)
3. Z-axis across the connector (Left to right)

4. Change part design to electrical part design to define electrical properties to the Connector.

• For defining the connector, use the icon “Define Connector” and give number of termination as 3.
• For defining the bundle Connection point, use the Icon “Define Bundle Connection Point” and give the following details in the dialog box.

Representation- Face

Point- Bundle entry point

Initial condition- Face

• For Defining Connectors Connection point, use Icon “Connectors Connection point” and add the following details.

1. Representation- Point
2. Contact- Face
3. Coincidence- Y axis
4. Orientation- X axis.

Once the following parameters are given the part is changed to electrical part with properties and publications.

5. Create A point in lock to define cavity point and provide the axis as same as the above.

Using Cavity Connection point to generate the Properties of the Cavity.

6. In new window Inset the Clip and provide the axis in lock of the clip. And define the clip as Equipment definition in Electrical Part design.

Note: The axis parameter must be same as the connector.

7. Define the Cavity Point to the clip.

• Representation- Point
• Contact- Face
• Coincidence- Y axis
• Orientation- X axis.

8. Copy the Connector and Clip, Paste them in Electrical Assembly to mate the Connector and Clip.

Using the Command connect electrical Design select both the axis.

9. Follow the same procedure for the Connector Tyco 85229-1 to define the part as Electrical properties and Publications