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CATIA Automotive Essentials Training

CATIA Automotive Essentials Training Text Course

Course Overview

The Automotive Essesntials course covers multiple areas of automotive design at an overview level. Users are introduced to critical advanced computer design concepts. The curriculum also introduces subsystems and then explains how to accommodate them in assembly design.

Intended Audience

Individuals that need to fill a knowledge gap between industry design knowledge and CAD application.

Course Prerequisites

Candidates should have a working CAD knowledge with a 75% or above CAD proficiency in Modeling, Free Form, Drafting and Assemblies. This proficiency is normally achieved in 80 hours of core CAD skill training or through direct work experience. Candidates must be able to create parametric models from drawings or written instructions.

Course Table of Contents

1. Automotive Essentials Diploma Overview (AE)
Automotive Essentials Diploma Overview Introduction  Preview!
Diploma Overview and Qualifications  Preview!
Automotive Essentials Overview  Preview!
Vehicle Systems  Preview!
2. Drafting Workshops
Drafting Workshop Introduction  Preview!
Drafting Overview
Creating Views 1
Creating Views 2
View Preference Project
Drafting Style
Annotation Table
Bill of Materials (AE)
Drafting Workshop Task 1
Drafting Workshop Task 2
3. Assembly Workshop (AE)
Assemblies Workshop Introduction
Assembly Design
Chassis Assembly Project
4. Assembly Management (AE)
Assembly Management Overview
Save Management (AE)
Assembly Dependencies (AE)
5. Interpart Formulas (AE)
Interpart Modeling Introduction (AE)
Interpart Formulas (AE)
Interpart Formulas - Creating and Editing (AE)
Links
6. System-Based Modeling Overview (AE)
System-Based Modeling Introduction (AE)
System-Based Modeling Overview (AE)
Assembly Creation - Top-Down (AE)
Design in Context (AE)
Publication (AE)
Update Analysis (AE)
Components - Isolating Part
Basic Assemblies
Simple System-Based Modeling (AE)
7. Component Filters (AE)
Filter on Products
Assembly Searching
Components - Load and Unload (AE)
Cache System (AE)
Product Load Management (AE)
Enhanced Scene Creation (AE)
8. Assembly Representations
Assembly Representations Introduction
Assembly Representations Overview (AE)
Design and Visualization Modes (AE)
Assembly Representations (AE)
Working with Large Assemblies
9. Product Data Management (AE)
Product Data Management Introduction
PDM Overview
PDM Terminology
PDM in the Automotive Industry
PDM Data Storage
PDM Workflow
PDM Goals
PDM Systems - Analysis and Comparison
PDM Vehicle Configuration
10. Part File Standards (AE)
Part File Standards Introduction
Part File Standards Advantages
CAD Standards - Setting
Named Views (AE)
Display Modes
Selection Sets (AE)
Geometrical Sets
Graphic Properties (AE)
Options - Display (AE)
Part Properties
Properties (AE)
Seed Files
Drawing Seed File
11. Catalogs
Catalog Unit Introduction
Catalog Overview
Chapter and Family Creation
Adding Data to Catalogs
Catalog Browser
Catalogs
12. Toolbars
Toolbars Introduction (Engineer Topics Auto)
Toolbars (AE)
Toolbar Customization (AE)
13. Specification Tree (AE)
Specification Tree Introduction (AE)
Specification Tree Overview (AE)
Specification Tree - Using (AE)
Specification Tree - Options (AE)
14. Function of Part
Function of Part Introduction
Surface Complexity
Dimensional Tolerancing
Design Time Versus Cost
Stress Analysis
Heat Treatments
15. Planning the Model (AE)
Planning the Model Introduction
Laying Out the Model
Organizing the Model (AE)
Sketcher Best Practices
Beginning the Basic Model
Smart Modeling Techniques (AE)
16. Electrical Harness Fundamentals (AE)
Electrical Systems Fundamentals Introduction
Electrical Routing
Electrical Workbenches
Electrical Terminology
Defining Electrical Devices
Electrical Connection Points
Cavity
Termination
Cavity Connection Points
Connector Connection Points
Bundle Connection Points
Back Shell Connection Points
Support
Connecting and Disconnecting Electrical Devices
17. Electrical Harness Assembly Overview (AE)
Electrical Harnesses Assembly Introduction (AE)
Harness Assembly Product Overview (AE)
Catalog Browser
Multi-Branchable Bundle Segment - Creating
Branch Point-Adding
Branch Point - Removing
Bundle Segment Support - Adding and Removing
Connector and Bundle Segment Link Connection
Related Objects
18. Electrical Harness Flattening (AE)
Electrical Harness Flattening Introduction
Electrical Harness Flattening Overview (AE)
Electrical Harness Flattening Parameters
Extract Harness (AE)
Flatten Harness (AE)
Roll Bundle Segments
Straighten Bundle Segments
Rotate and Bend Bundle Segment (AE)
19. Design for Manufacturing (AE)
Design for Manufacturing Introduction
Manufacturing Overview
Machining Operations
Remember the Tool
20. Industrial Processes and Materials (AE)
Industrial Processes and Materials Introduction
Automotive Materials and Processes
Forging Overview
Casting Overview
Machining Operations Overview
Sheet Metal Stamping/Hydroforming Overview
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Design for Specific Manufacturing Processes
21. Design for Manufacturing Modeling Methods (AE)
Design for Manufacturing Modeling Methods Introduction
Hub Forging
Air Conditioner Compressor Bracket - Engine Mount
Air Conditioner Compressor Bracket - Compressor Mount
Air Conditioner Compressor Bracket - Machining
Brake Module Bracket
22. Weldments
Weldments Introduction
Weldments Overview
Modeling Weldments
CATPart from Product
Copy - Paste Special
23. Tolerancing and Tolerance Stackup (AE)
Tolerancing Introduction
Tolerances Overview
Tolerances in Design
Tolerance Stacks
Tolerance Stack Procedure
Tolerance Allocation
Managing Tolerances
24. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolencing (AE)
GD&T Introduction
GD&T Overview
GD&T Concepts
GD&T Rules
Datums
Geometric Tolerances Types
Form Tolerances
Position Tolerances
Virtual Condition
Tolerance Stacks with GD&T
25. Generative Sheet Metal Design Introduction (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Design Unit Introduction
Generative Sheet Metal Design Overview
Generative Sheet Metal Design Processes
Generative Sheet Metal Design Rules
Generative Sheet Metal Design - General Information
Common Shapes
26. Generative Sheet Metal Parameters (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Parameters Introduction
Generative Sheet Metal Parameters Overview
Generative Sheet Metal Parameters Creation
27. Generative Sheet Metal Walls
Generative Sheet Metal Walls Introduction
Generative Sheet Metal Walls Overview
Recognize
Wall Creation
Wall on Edge Creation
Extrusion Creation
Rolled Wall
Hopper Creation
Flange Creation
Hem Creation
Tear Drop Creation
User Flange Creation
Enclosure
28. Generative Sheet Metal Bends (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Bends Introduction
Bends From Walls Creation
Conical Bend Creation
Bend from Flat Creation
Battery Bracket 1
Housing 1
29. Generative Sheet Metal Features (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Features Introduction
Generative Sheet Metal Features Overview
Generative Sheet Metal Parts - Folding and Unfolding
Cut Out
Hole Creation
Corner Relief
Corner
Chamfer
Rectangular Patterns
Circular Patterns
User Patterns
Housing 2
30. Generative Sheet Metal Stampings (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Stampings Introduction
Generative Sheet Metal Stampings Overview
Flanged Hole
Bead
Circular Stamp
Surface Stamp
Bridge
Flanged Cut Out
Stiffening Rib
Curve Stamp
Louver
Punch and Die with User Stamp
Opening Faces With User Stamp
Shape Mapping
Drive Endcap
Mapping Bracket
31. Generative Sheet Metal Operations (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Operations Introduction
Generative Sheet Metal Operations Overview
DXF Format
Multi Viewer
32. Generative Sheet Metal Drawings (AE)
Generative Sheet Metal Drawings Introduction
Drawings
Battery Bracket 2