Automotive ClassA - Surface

CATIA Version 5 Automotive Class A creates and models aesthetic and ergonomic shapes to highest Class A quality using unique surface modeling techniques like Reality Modeling, reeform Associativity and Capture of !esign Intent" #ased on such ne$ modeling methodologies, the Class A process dramatically gains in productivity and ease%of%use compared to e&isting systems" The system opens up a ne$ $ay to perform Class A and a ne$ level of integration in the overall development process" Reality Modeling... 'eamless integrated in the glo(al product definition process, CATIA Automotive Class A ena(les direct access to ar(itrary, concurrently active commands )e"g" *ocal Control +oints, Matchings and ,lo(al Modeling-, completely managed (y .! interaction tools, providing overall dynamic performance and direct shape control )Reality Modeling-" The approach of colla(orative commands frees the user from entering, leaving and re%accessing them hundred times a day, $ith all selection interactions involved" The num(er of interactions required to get the desired shape reduces greatly, so that the user can focus on the modeling /o( instead" Freeform Associativity... 0ith reeform Associativity, the system com(ines t$o $orlds, the parametric and feature (ased methods $ith freeform modeling techniques1 $hile modeling shapes interactively, associative updates are taking care of keeping concerned Class A constraints like matchings, fillets or flanges" 2specially, design characteristics of those features are kept ) eature Modeling-" 0ith this unique com(ination of proven concepts, the system no$ provides all Class A features updated automatically and in real%time, and keeping them alive" This allo$s the user to understand the $hole impact of a single shape modification immediately and not, as in previous systems, only after a series of manual ad/ustments" A Class A fillet remains a Class A fillet % even $hen interactive shape enhancements are done in%(et$een % and it still can (e driven (y its parameters, like the radius, keeping those enhancements alive as $ell" Capture of Design Intent... CATIA Automotive Class A allo$s the user to store complete modeling environments $ith all active commands, features, constraints, selections and graphic tools in Class A scenes at any given time, so that the $ork can (e resumed later $ithout having to redo or select anything again" 0ith that, and in relation to concurrently active and associative commands, the system ena(les the user to capture all design constraints and dependencies throughout the $hole lifecycle of a design model" This includes that Class A features have not to (e redone again and again1 no$ the features automatically adapt to the ne$ shape, as it is already true in feature (ased (ody in $hite applications" Functionality... In addition to the complete set of traditional Class A commands, some e&traordinary tools are offered, $hich are not availa(le on the market today1 ,. Matching )one level more than curvature continuity-, illet% lange ) illet drives lange-, Analysis Modeling )e"g" on 'ections- and ,lo(al 'hape Modeling $ith any command" Special Characters 3D compass 1 The .! compass is a three%a&is system used to define the plane into $hich any action is performed" It is displayed $henever you are creating an element or applying modifications to this element"

Approximation A surface or a curve is converted into a 34+#' surface or a 34+#' curve" !lend curve A curve created to connect t$o pre%e&isting curves" !lend surface1 A surface created to connect t$o pre%e&isting surfaces" Cloud of points A set of points in space" A cloud of points may consist of a single point or several million points" "lo#al deformation A deformation that is applied glo(ally to a set of elements, as opposed to a deformation successively applied to different elements" Isophote A line or surface on a chart forming the locus of points of equal illumination or light intensity from a given source" Match curve A curve deformed so as to connect another curve, $hile taking the continuity type into account" match surface A surface deformed so as to connect another surface, $hile taking the continuity type into account" mesh line A line on a surface used to deform this surface according to various la$s, and types of deformation" Reflect line *ine visuali5ed on a surface, that reflects the light emanating from a grid of neon located a(ove the surface"

$iping % Instrumentation Diagrams

The CATIA Version 5 +iping and Instrumentation !iagrams product provides customers $ith a complete set of tools to create, modify, analy5e, and document their +iping and Instrumentation !iagrams )+6I!- designs" 'pecifically, this product provides you $ith the capa(ility to create and manage logical designs of piping systems using industry standard conventions, terminology, and practices" The tools are focused on creating an intelligent diagram that captures all appropriate design information" 0ith this intelligent diagram design, the user is a(le to more productively create and validate designs" In addition, the captured intelligence can (e reused for do$nstream design processes, $hich provides additional (enefit to the customer7s overall design process" ,eneral layout and design tools are provided to place, locate and manage equipment, piping lines and I6C loops" In addition, capa(ilities are provided to quickly annotate diagrams $ith intelligent annotation, query8analy5e8validate design information, and to generate appropriate report information" All of these design tools are provided via a highly intuitive and productive user interface that allo$s the user to quickly create, modify, and manage designs" Together $ith other CATIA Version 5 products, the +iping and Instrumentation !iagrams product gives users the po$er to manage their piping systems from initial design to ship or plant operations, in a completely fle&i(le $ay"

$iping Design
The CATIA Version 5 Piping Design product provides customers with a complete set of tools to create, modify, analyze and manage physical designs of piping systems using industry standard conventions, terminology, and practices. The tools are focused on creating an intelligent piping layout that captures the design intent. Intelligent piping design allo$s users to create and validate their designs more productively and, in addition, reuse the captured intelligence for do$nstream design processes" The product supports the definition of piping configurations" This involves general layout tools for intelligent placement of parts, and automatic placement of components such as (ends, el(o$s, tees, and reducers" A full set of routing and parts placement methods allo$s users to choose the one that is right for a given situation" 'pecification driven design is availa(le to ensure compliance $ith the pro/ect standard" unction driven design is used to ensure that the design intent is availa(le for any modification scenario" In addition, full capa(ilities are provided to quickly query design information, and generate appropriate report information" These design tools are provided via a highly intuitive and productive interface that allo$s the user to create, modify, and manage designs quickly" The product includes comprehensive and fle&i(le setup functions that $ill provide a rapid $ay to define pro/ect standards and catalogs that get the users into production quickly" This product comes $ith a starter piping parts catalog (ased on the American 3ational 'tandard Institute )A3'I-" Together $ith other CATIA Version 5 products, the $iping Design product gives users the po$er to manage their piping systems from initial design to ship or plant operations, in a completely fle&i(le $ay"

&C Manufacturing Infrastructure

3C Manufacturing 'olutions ena(le you to define and manage 3C programs dedicated to machining parts designed in .! $ireframe or solids geometry using 9"5 to 5%a&is machining techniques" It offers an easy%to%use and easy%to%learn graphic interface that makes it suita(le for shop floor% oriented use" Moreover, its leading edge technologies together $ith a tight integration $ith Version 5 design methodologies and !2*MIA:s digital manufacturing environment, fully satisfy the requirements of office programming" 3C Manufacturing is a unique solution that reconciliates office and shop floor activities" An integrated +ost +rocessor engine allo$s the product to cover the $hole manufacturing process from tool tra/ectory )A+T source or Clfile- to 3C data"

3C Manufacturing Infrastructure offers the follo$ing main functions1 Common platform for 9"5 to 5%a&is a&is machining capa(ilities, $hich include mill, drill and turn operations Management of tools and tool catalogs le&i(le management of the manufacturing program $ith intuitive and easy%to%learn user interface (ased on graphic dialog (o&es Tight interaction (et$een tool path definition, verification and generation ;no$ledge$are customi5ation facilities through f)&- formula and 2dit search facilities 'eamless 3C data generation thanks to an integrated +ost +rocessor Access solution Automatic shop floor documentation in <TM* format <igh associative level of the manufacturing program ensures productive design change management thanks to the integration $ith CATIA V5 modeling capa(ilities #ased on the +rocess +roduct Resources )++R- model, the manufacturing applications are integrated $ith !igital +rocess for Manufacturing )!+M-"
approach macro Motion defined for approaching the operation start point

auxiliary command A control function such as tool change or machine table rotation. These commands may be interpreted by a specific post-processor. axial machining Operation in which machining is done along a single axis and is mainly intended for hole making operation (drilling, counter boring, and so on . back and forth Machining in which motion is done alternately in one direction then the other. !ompare with one way. bottom plane A planar geometric element that represents the bottom surface of an area to machine. "t is normal to the tool axis. clearance macro Motion that in#ol#es retracting to a safety plane, a linear tra$ectory in that plane and then plunging from that plane. climb milling Milling in which the ad#ancing tool rotates down into the material. !hips of cut material tend to be thrown behind the tool, which results to gi#e good surface finish. !ompare with con#entional milling. conventional milling Milling in which the ad#ancing tool rotates up into the material. !hips of cut material tend to be carried around with the tool, which often impairs good surface finish. !ompare with climb milling. DPM %igital &rocess for Manufacturing. extension type Facing operation Fault %efines the end type of a hole as being through hole or blind. A surfacing operation in which material is remo#ed in one cut or se#eral axial cuts of e'ual depth according to a pre-defined machining strategy. (oundaries of the planar area to be machined are soft. Types of faults in material remo#al simulation are gouge, undercut, and tool clash.

feedrate fixture gouge hard in ard helical linking motion machine rotation machining axis system machining feature

)ate at which a cutter ad#ances into a work piece. Measured in linear or angular units (mm*min or mm*re#, for example . +lements used to secure or support the workpiece on a machine. Area where the tool has remo#ed too much material from the workpiece. A geometric element (such as a boundary or a bottom face that the tool cannot pass beyond. Machining in which motion starts from a point inside the domain to machine and follows paths parallel to the domain boundary towards the center of the domain. !ompare with outward helical. Motion that in#ol#es retracting to a safety plane, a linear tra$ectory in that plane and then plunging from that plane. An auxiliary command in the program that corresponds to a rotation of the machine table. )eference axis system in which coordinates of points of the tool path are gi#en.

A feature instance representing a #olume of material to be remo#ed, a machining axis, tolerances, and other technological attributes. These features may be hole type or milling type. machining operation !ontains all the necessary information for machining a part of the workpiece using a single tool. machining process An ordered list of machining operations and && instructions. "t can be used in two ways, to generate a complete subprogram by defining all the operations from geometrical information which will be sol#ed when the machining process is instantiated into another !AT&rocess file. to generate a subprogram by defining all the operations without any geometrical information (design or manufacturing geometrical features , this way is dedicated to the settings mode. machining tolerance The maximum allowed difference between the theoretical and computed tool path. manufacturing process manufacturing program manufacturing vie milling operation %efines the se'uence of part operations necessary for the complete manufacture of a part. %escribes the processing order of the -! entities that are taken into account for tool path computation, machining operations, auxiliary commands and && instructions. The set of machining features defined in the part operation.

Operation in which ../ to /-axis capabilities are used for part machining (roughing, pocketing, surface machining, contouring, and so on . multi-level operation Milling operation (such as &ocketing or &rofile !ontouring that is done in a series of axial cuts. offset one ay 0pecifies a #irtual displacement of a reference geometric element in an operation (such as the on the bottom plane of a pocket, for example . !ompare with thickness. Machining in which motion is always done in the same direction. !ompare with 1ig 1ag or back and forth. Machining in which motion starts from a point inside the domain to machine and follows paths parallel to the domain boundary away from the center of the domain. !ompare with inward helical. 2inks all the operations necessary for machining a part based on a uni'ue part registration on a machine. The part operation links these operations with the associated fixture and set-up entities. An area to be machined that is defined by a closed boundary and a bottom plane. The pocket definition may also include a top plane and one or more islands.

out ard helical part operation pocket

Pocketing operation A machining operation in which material is remo#ed from a pocket in one cut or se#eral axial cuts of e'ual de strategy. The toolpath style is either inward helical or outward helical. (oundaries of the pocket are hard. Point to Point A milling operation in which the tool mo#es in straight line segments between user-defined points. operation PP instruction "nstructions that control certain functions that are auxiliary to the tool-part relationship. They may be interpret PP! Profile Contouring operation retract macro return macro safety plane set up soft spindle speed stock thickness top plane tool axis tool change tool clash tool path total depth undercut "ig "ag &rocess &roduct )esources.

A milling operation in which the tool follows a guide cur#e and possibly other guide elements while respecting machining strategy parameters. Motion defined for retracting from the operation end point

Motion for linking between paths or between le#els. "t in#ol#es retracting to a safety plane, a linear tra$ectory plane. A plane normal to the tool axis in which the tool tip can mo#e or remain a clearance distance away from the w %escribes how the part, stock and fixture are positioned on the machine. A geometric element (such as a boundary or a bottom face that the tool can pass beyond. The angular speed of the machine spindle. Measured in linear or angular units (m*min or re#*min, for example . 3orkpiece prior to machining by the operations of a part operation. 0pecifies a thickness of material to be remo#ed by machining. !ompare with offset. A planar geometric element that represents the top surface of an area to machine. "t is always normal to the !enter line of the cutter. An auxiliary command in the program that corresponds to a change of tool. Area where the tool collided with the workpiece during a rapid mo#e. The path that the center of the tool tip follows during a machining operation. The total depth including breakthrough distance that is machined in a hole making operation. Area where the tool has left material behind on the workpiece. Machining in which motion is done alternately in one direction then the other. !ompare with one way.

Prismatic Machining
approach macro auxiliary command Motion defined for approaching the operation start point A control function such as tool change or machine table rotation. These commands may be interpreted by a specific post-processor. axial machining Operation in which machining is done along a single axis and is mainly intended for hole operation making (drilling, counter boring, and so on . back and forth Machining in which motion is done alternately in one direction then the other. !ompare with one way. bottom plane A planar geometric element that represents the bottom surface of an area to machine. "t is normal to the tool axis. clearance macro Motion that in#ol#es retracting to a safety plane, a linear tra$ectory in that plane and then plunging from that plane. climb milling Milling in which the ad#ancing tool rotates down into the material. !hips of cut material tend to be thrown behind the tool, which results to gi#e good surface finish. !ompare with con#entional milling. conventional milling Milling in which the ad#ancing tool rotates up into the material. !hips of cut material tend to be carried around with the tool, which often impairs good surface finish. !ompare with climb milling. DPM %igital &rocess for Manufacturing. extension type Facing operation Fault feedrate fixture gouge hard in ard helical linking motion machine rotation machining axis system machining feature %efines the end type of a hole as being through hole or blind. A surfacing operation in which material is remo#ed in one cut or se#eral axial cuts of e'ual depth according to a pre-defined machining strategy. (oundaries of the planar area to be machined are soft. Types of faults in material remo#al simulation are gouge, undercut, and tool clash. )ate at which a cutter ad#ances into a work piece. Measured in linear or angular units (mm*min or mm*re#, for example . +lements used to secure or support the workpiece on a machine. Area where the tool has remo#ed too much material from the workpiece. A geometric element (such as a boundary or a bottom face that the tool cannot pass beyond. Machining in which motion starts from a point inside the domain to machine and follows paths parallel to the domain boundary towards the center of the domain. !ompare with outward helical. Motion that in#ol#es retracting to a safety plane, a linear tra$ectory in that plane and then plunging from that plane. An auxiliary command in the program that corresponds to a rotation of the machine table. )eference axis system in which coordinates of points of the tool path are gi#en. A feature instance representing a #olume of material to be remo#ed, a machining axis, tolerances, and other technological attributes. These features may be hole type or milling type.

machining operation !ontains all the necessary information for machining a part of the workpiece using a single tool. machining tolerance The maximum allowed difference between the theoretical and computed tool path. manufacturing process manufacturing program manufacturing vie %efines the se'uence of part operations necessary for the complete manufacture of a part. %escribes the processing order of the -! entities that are taken into account for tool path computation, machining operations, auxiliary commands and && instructions. The set of machining features defined in the part operation.

multi-level operation Milling operation (such as &ocketing or &rofile !ontouring that is done in a series of axial cuts. offset 0pecifies a #irtual displacement of a reference geometric element in an operation (such as the offset on the bottom plane of a pocket, for example . !ompare with thickness. one ay Machining in which motion is always done in the same direction. !ompare with 1ig 1ag or back and forth. out ard helical Machining in which motion starts from a point inside the domain to machine and follows paths parallel to the domain boundary away from the center of the domain. !ompare with inward helical. part operation 2inks all the operations necessary for machining a part based on a uni'ue part registration on a machine. The part operation links these operations with the associated fixture and set-up entities. pocket An area to be machined that is defined by a closed boundary and a bottom plane. The pocket definition may also include a top plane and one or more islands. Pocketing operation A machining operation in which material is remo#ed from a pocket in one or se#eral axial cuts of e'ual depth according to a pre-defined machining strategy. The tool path style is either inward helical or outward helical. Point to Point A milling operation in which the tool mo#es in straight line segments between user-defined points. operation PP instruction "nstructions that control certain functions that are auxiliary to the tool-part relationship. They may be interpreted by a specific post processor. PP! &rocess &roduct )esources. Profile Contouring operation retract macro return macro safety plane set up soft spindle speed stock thickness A milling operation in which the tool follows a guide cur#e and possibly other guide elements while respecting user-defined geometric limitations and machining strategy parameters. Motion defined for retracting from the operation end point

Motion for linking between paths or between le#els. "t in#ol#es retracting to a safety plane, a linear tra$ectory in that plane and then plunging from that plane. A plane normal to the tool axis in which the tool tip can mo#e or remain a clearance distance away f %escribes how the part, stock and fixture are positioned on the machine. A geometric element (such as a boundary or a bottom face that the tool can pass beyond. The angular speed of the machine spindle. Measured in linear or angular units (m*min or re#*min, for example . 3orkpiece prior to machining by the operations of a part operation. 0pecifies a thickness of material to be remo#ed by machining. !ompare with offset.

top plane tool axis tool change tool clash tool path total depth undercut "ig "ag

A planar geometric element that represents the top surface of an area to machine. "t is always normal to the associated tool4s rotational axis. !enter line of the cutter. An auxiliary command in the program that corresponds to a change of tool. Area where the tool collided with the workpiece during a rapid mo#e. The path that the center of the tool tip follows during a machining operation. The total depth including breakthrough distance that is machined in a hole making operation.

Area where the tool has left material behind on the workpiece. Machining in which motion is done alternately in one direction then the other. !ompare with one way