Introduction to CATIA software modules

1. Part Design: In this environment, we create 3D parts from sketches we have drawn in the Sketcher environment.

 

1. Sketcher: This environment allows us to design 2D shapes and apply the necessary dimensions.

 

1. Assembly Design: In this environment, multiple components are designed and then assembled to create a system.

 

1. Weld Design: Used for designing various types of welds and assigning parameters to them.

 

 

1. Mold Tooling Design: This environment provides preset tools for molding, and their dimensions can be adjusted to create the desired tool.

 

1. Drafting: In industries, technical drawings of parts are needed for production. The Drafting environment in CATIA is used to generate these drawings.

 

1. Structure Design: This environment is especially useful for civil engineers, as it offers standard structural elements that can be used to design various structures.

 

1. Product Functional Tolerancing & Annotation: This environment is used to apply dimensional standards and tolerances to 3D parts.

 

1. 2D Layout for 3D Design: This environment helps speed up the design process and generate 2D drawings for 3D models.

 

1. Composite Grid Design & Composite Design: Used for designing composite parts made of different materials.
2. Core & Cavity Design: Mechanical engineers use this environment for designing molds for industrial products.
3. Healing Assistant: This environment is used to address issues with part surfaces, such as edge bends and surface analysis.

 

1. Functional Molded Part: This environment helps define process parameters for casting, forging, and pressing operations.

 

1. Sheet Metal Design: One of the key environments in CATIA, this area specializes in sheet metal parts.
2. Sheet Metal Production: This environment is used to analyze sheet metal surfaces after production.

1. Wireframe & Surface Design: A part of the surface design toolset, this environment is used for designing wire elements and surfaces.

 

1. Generative Sheet Metal Design: This environment focuses on designing parts produced through sheet metal processes like pressing.

 

1. Freestyle: Used to design unique sheet metal models, like vehicle bodies.
2. Sketch Tracer: In this environment, a 2D design can be converted into a 3D model. It differs from other environments because the 2D design is a picture of the actual product.

 

1. Imagine & Shape: This environment allows for the creation of innovative and unique designs, focusing on non-industrial products.

 

1. Digitized Shape Editor: This environment is used for reverse engineering, where scanned shapes are edited for design purposes.

 

1. Generative Shape Design: One of the most important environments in CATIA for designing complex and thin surfaces.

 

1. ICEM Shape Design Aero Expert: This environment is specifically tailored for designing aerodynamic surfaces.
2. Quick Surface Reconstruction: When scanned surfaces need modification, this environment allows for the necessary changes.

 

1. Automotive Class A: Used for designing complex automotive part surfaces.

 

1. ICEM Shape Design: This environment specializes in designing aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic surfaces.
2. Shape Sculptor: In this environment, point cloud data obtained from 3D scanning can be edited and refined.

Each of these environments in CATIA focuses on a specific aspect of product design, from 2D sketching to advanced surface modeling and reverse engineering, offering a wide range of tools for professionals in engineering and product design fields.