Wiring harness design in CATIA V5 - 3D modeling Week 2 Challenge
Aim
To Download connectors & Connector clip cad data from given link & define it as Electrical Connector using Electrical Part design Workbench.
Software Used
Catia V5
Introduction
CATIA® is the world's engineering and design leading software for product 3D CAD design excellence.It is used to design, simulate, analyze, and manufacture products in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and industrial machinery
A wire harness, also commonly referred to as a wiring harness, is an exterior sheath used to cover some types of electronic wires. Generally, wiring harnesses are made of thermoplastic or thermoset materials that can help protect the cables from the environment. It is a low-cost, simple method for technicians to keep wires organized, protected, and easy to navigate. Although most wires come with their own exterior sleeves, those sleeves seldom are thick enough to protect the wires from dust, debris, and moisture. The thicker the wire is, the more risk there is of it sustaining damage due to a burned fuse.
The term “wire harness” is often used interchangeably with the term “cable assembly.” However, these are actually two different products. While both are exterior sheaths used to protect wires or cables, the cable assembly is made of a more durable material and is created to offer a higher level of protection in the most extreme conditions. Wiring harnesses and cable assemblies each have a distinct purpose in the electrical field. Selecting the right one is based on the application needed and is an important part of the success of your product. Ensuring that you have experienced, and informed members of your team helps ensure that you are using the correct components for your project.
Input
- Deutsch DT06 – 08SA ( https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-DT06-08SA.html)
- Tyco 174357-2 (https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-2-174357-2.html?source=header-match)
- Tyco 85229-1 – (https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-85229-1.html?q=85229&source=header)
Design Process
- THE CONNECTOR IS FIRST UPLOADED IN THE PART DESIGN WORKBENCH
- WE DEFINE THE POINTS FOR CONNECTOR CONNECTION AND BUNDLE CONNECTION.
- THE AXIS SYSTEMS ARE PLACED ON THE CONNECTOR CONNECTION AND CAVITY CONNECTION POINTS
- THE ORIENTATION OF THE AXIS SYSTEM IS NOT SPECIFIC, WE JUST NEED TO FOLLOW A SIMILAR ORIENTATION FOR ALL THE PARTS.
- HERE THE Y-AXIS IS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CONNECTION, Z-AXIS ALONG WITH THE CLIP MOUNTING AND X-AXIS ALONG BOTTOM TO TOP.
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- NOW WE DEFINE THIS PART AS AN ELECTRICAL ELEMENT/CONNECTOR, WITH THE NUMBER OF TERMINALS.
- CONNECTOR CONNECTION AND BUNDLE CONNECTION IS DEFINED IN THE ELECTRICAL PART DESIGN WORKBENCH.
2) THE SAME PROCESS WAS FOLLOWED FOR THE SECOND CONNECTOR. HERE WE NEED TO INCLUDE THE CONNECTOR-CAVITY CONNECTION POINT. THIS IS DONE TO FIX THE CLIP ON TO THE CONNECTOR.
- THE CLIP HAS TO BE DEFINED AS A CAVITY IN THE ELECTRICAL PART DESIGN WORKBENCH.
- NEXT STEP IS WE HAVE TO GO TO THE ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY DESIGN AND ELECTRICLLY CONNECT THE VARIOUS CONNECTORS AND MOUNTING COMPONENTS TOGETHER.
Output
Conclusion
The design for Electrical design is thus completed.