Challenge

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

HHisham Ahamed Mp5 May 2023

WEEK 2 CHALLENGE

Aim:

To define Connectors & Clip as Electrical Connector using Electrical Part design Workbench. Define all the necessary properties to Connectors & Clip which are given.

Steps:

Create/Download Connector 3D - The 3D model of the connector is downloaded from websites or created manually.
Create required Geometrical Parameters - The required geometrical parameters like Connector Point, Bundle Entry Point, Cavity Point, Connector Axis, Cavity Axis, etc are created.
Define Part as Connector - We need to define the part as a Connector.
Define Connector Connection Points - The point where the connector is connected with this connector is called as Connector Connection Point. We need to define the Connector Connection Point.
Define Bundle Connection Points - The point where the bundle is connected to the connector is called Bundle Connection Point. We need to define the Bundle Connection Point
Define Cavity Connection Points (if any) - The point where the cavity is connected to the connector is called as Cavity Connector Point. We need to define the Cavity Connection Point.

Components:

1. Deutsch DT06 – 08SA

i. Download Connector 3D:

The 3D model is downloaded from the given link and save as a CATpart file.

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ii. Geometrical Parameters:

Connector Point: The connector Point is created at the mating side of the connector.

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Connector Axis: The connector axis is created with respect to Connector Point.

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Bundle Entry Point: The bundle entry Point is created at the rear part of the connector.

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iii. Definition of Component:

The component is defined as the connector using "Define Connector" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The number of terminals is defined.

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iv. Connector Connection Point:

The connector connection point is defined using "Connector Connection Point Definition" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The parameters are defined appropriately.

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v. Bundle Connection Point Definition:

The bundle connection point is defined using "Bundle Connection Point Definition" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The parameters are defined appropriately.

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2. Tyco 174357-2:

i. Download Connector 3D:

The 3D model is downloaded from the given link and save as a CATpart file.

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ii. Geometrical Parameters:

Connector Point: The connector Point is created at the mating side of the connector.

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Connector Axis: The connector axis is created with respect to Connector Point.

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Bundle Entry Point: The bundle entry Point is created at the rear part of the connector.

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Cavity Point: The Cavity Point is created at the cavity position of the connector.

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Cavity Axis: The Cavity axis is created with respect to Cavity Point.

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iii. Definition of Component:

The component is defined as the connector using "Define Connector" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The number of terminals is defined.

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iv. Connector Connection Point:

The connector connection point is defined using "Connector Connection Point Definition" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The parameters are defined appropriately.

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v. Bundle Connection Point Definition:

The bundle connection point is defined using "Bundle Connection Point Definition" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The parameters are defined appropriately.

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vi. Cavity Connection Point:

The cavity connection point is defined using "Cavity Connection Point Definition" tab in the "Electrical Part Workbench". The parameters are defined appropriately.