CATIA V5 Complete Design Mastery

Course Objectives

• To establish strong foundations in CATIA V5 for advanced 3D part modeling, assembly design, and engineering drafting

• To enable professionals to develop fully parametric, production-ready CAD models aligned with industry standards

• To strengthen expertise in complex assemblies, surface modeling, and design validation practices

• To enhance proficiency in GD&T application and drawing standards as per industrial requirements

• To build end-to-end product design capabilities aligned with OEM-level workflows 

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to create fully parametric 3D components, complex assemblies, and detailed production-ready engineering drawings using CATIA V5. They will gain advanced capabilities in surface modeling, assembly management, and application of GD&T in real-world design scenarios. Participants will be equipped to manage structured product design workflows with improved accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards, enabling them to contribute effectively to professional engineering environments.

Target Audience for CATIA V5 Complete Design Mastery

The CATIA V5 Complete Design Mastery course provides comprehensive training on CATIA V5, covering everything from basic sketching to advanced modeling techniques, making it ideal for aspiring design engineers.

• Design Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Aerospace Engineers
• Automotive Engineers
• Product Designers
• Industrial Designers
• CAD Technicians
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Project Managers in Design
• Engineering Students
• Design Instructors
• Architects (for architectural design needs)
• Research & Development Engineers

Course Outline: The course comprises 40-hours of theory and labs and is divided into 15 different chapters. Each chapter will be followed by hands-on lab exercises to reinforce learning and gauge understanding of the topics covered. 

Chapter 1. Introduction to CATIA V5

•Overview of CATIA V5 Platform
•Understanding Workbenches
•File Types (.CATPart, .CATProduct, .CATDrawing)
•User Interface & Customization
•Mouse Controls and Navigation
•Working with Specifications Tree 

Chapter 2. Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench – I
•Entering Sketcher Workbench
•Profile Tools (Line, Circle, Arc, Rectangle)
•Spline and Conic Tools
•Sketch Editing Tools
•Sketch Analysis

Chapter 3. Drawing Sketches in the Sketcher Workbench – II
•Advanced Sketch Tools
•Project 3D Elements
•Axis and Construction Geometry
•Creating Complex Profiles
•Best Practices for Sketching

Chapter 4. Constraining Sketches and Creating Base Features
•Geometric Constraints
•Dimensional Constraints
•Fully Constrained Sketch Concept
•Creating Pad (Extrude)
•Creating Pocket (Cut)
•Shaft (Revolve)
•Groove Feature

Chapter 5. Reference Elements and Sketch-Based Features
•Creating Planes
•Creating Axis System
•Points and Lines
•Rib & Slot
•Multi-Section Solid
•Remove Multi-Section

Chapter 6. Creating Dress-Up and Hole Features
•Fillet
•Chamfer
•Draft
•Shell
•Hole Types (Simple, Counterbore, Countersink)
•Thread Representation

Chapter 7. Editing Features

•Editing Sketch
•Editing Feature Parameters
•Reordering Features
•Replace Face
•Boolean Operations
•Design Intent

Chapter 8. Transformation Features and Advanced Modeling Tools – I
•Rectangular Pattern
•Circular Pattern
•Mirror
•Scaling
•Translation & Rotation
•Thickness Feature

Chapter 9. Advanced Modeling Tools – II
•Advanced Boolean Operations
•PowerCopy Introduction
•Parameters and Formulas
•Design Table Basics
•Knowledgeware Introduction

Chapter 10. Working with the Wireframe and Surface Design Workbench
•Wireframe Elements
•Sweep
•Loft
•Multi-Section Surface

•Join, Trim, Split
•Surface to Solid Conversion

Chapter 11. Editing and Modifying Surfaces
•Healing Surfaces
•Boundary & Fill
•Extrapolate
•Blend
•Surface Analysis Tools

Chapter 12. Assembly Modeling
•Creating CATProduct
•Inserting Components
•Assembly Constraints
•Degrees of Freedom
•Clash Detection
•Exploded View

Chapter 13. Working with the Drafting Workbench – I
•Creating Drawing from 3D Model
•Standard Views
•Section Views
•Projection Methods
•Dimensioning

Chapter 14. Working with the Drafting Workbench – II
•Annotation Tools

*Tolerances & Surface Symbols
•Bill of Materials (BOM)
•Title Block Editing
•Printing & Plot Settings

Chapter 15. Working with Sheet Metal Components
•Sheet Metal Parameters
•Wall Creation
•Flange
•Bend & Unbend
•Corner Relief
•Flat Pattern Generation
•Generating Sheet Metal Drawings