Wiring harness design in CATIA V5 - 3D modeling Week 4 Challenge

Objective :

The objective of this project is to create the harness layout in the Electrical workbench and use the following connectors as shown in the layout diagram.

• DT06-4S
• DT06-6S
• DT06-2S
• DT06-08SA

Procedure :

• Initially, the mechanical model of the required connectors is downloaded.
• After that, the downloaded source file (Stp/Igs) is converted into CAT Part.
• Connector Definition :

1) Create/Download Connector 3D

2) Create required Geometrical Parameters

• In the third step the required reference points like Bundling entry point, Connector connection point, and Cavity connection point.
• Also, the required axis system for the Connector and Cavity is created.

3) Define part as Connector

• The parts are defined as connectors by using the "define connector" option in CATIA
• While defining the connector, depending on the connector number of the terminal is mentioned.

4) Define “Bundle connection point”

5) Define “ connector connection point”

Connector (C-DT06-2S)

Connector (C-DT06-4S)

Connector (C-DT06-6S)

Connector (C-DT06-08SA)

• After creating the connectors in all the connectors are inserted into the Assembly.
• The reference sketch is created as per the given image and then the connectors are properly placed in the required places.
• Then, mechanical assembly is converted into the Harness assembly by using the "Geometrical Bundle" option available in the harness assembly.
• Multi-Branchabe is created and the branches are created as per the requirement.
• The Brachables are created by using the "Harness Installation workbench.
• Finally, the COT tubes are added to the branches. The required Cot tubes are already created and it is added into the Catlogue.
• From the catalog, the Cot tubes are added.

Multi-Branchable

Harness Assembly