TUTORIAL & EXERCISES
FOR CATIA LABORATORY
NORLIANA MOHD ABBAS
ABDUL RAHIM ABDUL RAMAN
HAMZAH ABU BAKAR
Overview
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch is
shown in Figure B. You will not dimension the sketch. The solid model and the dimensions
are given only for your reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A The Solid Model for
Tutorial 1
Figure B The sketch of
the model
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch is shown in
Figure B. You will not dimension the sketch. The solid model and the dimensions are given only
for your reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid Model for
Tutorial 2
Figure B Sketch of the model
Exercise 1
Draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch to be drawn is shown in Figure B. Do
not dimension the sketch, as the solid model and the dimensions are given only for your
reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Exercise 1
Figure B Sketch of the model
Exercise 2
Draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch to be drawn is shown in Figure B. Do
not dimension the sketch as the solid model and the dimensions are given only for your
reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Exercise 2
Figure B Sketch of the model
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch is shown in
Figure B. You will not dimension the sketch. The solid model and the dimensions are given only
for your reference.
(Expected time: 30min)
Figure A The model for
Tutorial 2
Figure B Sketch of Tutorial 2
Tutorial 3
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model, as shown in Figure A. The sketch is shown
in Figure B. You will not dimension the sketch. The solid model and the dimensions are given only
for your reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for Tutorial 3
Figure B Sketch for Tutorial 3
Exercise 1
Draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch to be drawn is shown in Figure B. Do
not dimension the sketch, as the solid model and the dimensions are given only for your
reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for
Exercise 1
Figure B The sketch for
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure A. The sketch to be drawn is shown in Figure B. Do
not dimension the sketch as the solid model and the dimensions are given only for your
reference.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Exercise 2
Figure B Sketch of the model
Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will create the model, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of this
model are shown in Figure B. After creating this model, apply Copper material and then
rotate the view of the model in the 3D space.
(Expected time: 20 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Tutorial 1
Figure B Views and
dimensions for Tutorial 1
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will create the base feature of the model shown in Figure A by
extruding a sketch drawn on the YZ plane. You will then apply the Aluminium material to
the model and then rotate its view in the 3D space. The dimensions of the model are
shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 20 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Tutorial 2
Figure B Views and
dimensions for Tutorial 2
Exercise 1
Create the model, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid Model for
Exercise 1
Figure B Views and
dimensions for Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Create the model, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Exercise 2
Figure B Views and
dimensions for Exercise 2
Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will create the model, as shown in Figure A. It’s views and
dimensions are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Solid model for
Tutorial 1
Figure B The views and
dimensions for Tutorial 1
1.
Start a new session of CATIA and start a new file in the Part workbench.
2.
Draw the sketch of the base feature on the YZ plane, as shown in Figure C.
Figure C The sketch of the
base feature
3.
Extrude the sketch to the required distance using the Pad tool, as shown in Figure
D.
Figure D The model, after creating the
base feature
4.
Create the second feature, which is a Pocket feature, as shown in Figure E and
Figure F.
Figure E Sketch of the
second feature
Figure F Model, after creating the
second feature
5.
Create the third feature by extruding a sketch, drawn on a
plane at an offset from the XY plane, as shown in Figure
G, Figure H and Figure I.
Figure H Surface to be
selected
Figure G Sketch of the
third feature
Figure I The model, after
creating the third feature
6.
Create the fourth feature which is a Groove feature, as shown in Figure J and
Figure K.
Figure J Sketch of the
fourth feature
Figure K The model after
creating the fourth feature
7.
Create the last feature of the model which is the Pocket feature, as shown in Figure L and
Figure M.
Figure L Sketch of the
fifth feature
8.
Figure M Final model
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c04 folder and then close it.
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will create the model, as shown in Figure A. The views and dimensions
of this model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for Tutorial 2
Figure B Views and dimensions for
Tutorial 2
1.
Start a new file in the Part workbench and draw the sketch of the base feature on the YZ plane,
as shown in Figure C.
Figure C Sketch of the
base feature
2.
Extrude the sketch to a distance of 40 using the Pad tool, as shown in Figure D.
Figure D Base feature of the
model
3.
Create the second feature, which is a pocket feature, as shown in Figure E and
Figure F.
Figure E Sketch of the
second feature
Figure F The model, after
creating the second feature
4.
Create the third feature, by extruding a sketch drawn on the right face of the base
feature, using the Pocket tool, as shown in Figure G and Figure H.
Figure G Sketch of the
third feature
Figure H The model, after
creating the third feature
5.
Create the fourth feature, which is also a pocket feature, as shown in Figure I.
Figure I Final model
6.
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c04 folder and then close it.
Exercise 1
Create the model, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for
Exercise 1
Figure B Views and dimensions for
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Create the model, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for
Exercise 2
Figure B Views and dimensions for
Exercise 2
Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner, as shown in
Figure A. Its views and dimensions are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Model of the Vacuum
Cleaner for Tutorial 1
Figure B Views and dimensions of the
Vacuum Cleaner for Tutorial 1
1.
Start a new file in the Part workbench and create the base feature of the model by
extruding the sketch along the selected direction, as shown in Figure C through Figure G.
Figure C Reference sketch
Figure D Point to be placed
Figure E Points to be
selected to create plane
Figure G Model after
creating the base feature
Figure F Sketch of the base
feature
2.
Create the second feature of the model by extruding a sketch using the Drafted Fillet
Pad tool, as shown in Figure H and Figure I.
Figure H Sketch for the
second feature
Figure I Resulting
second feature
3.
Create the third feature of the model, which is a cut feature. It will be used to remove the
unwanted portion of the second feature, as shown in Figure J and Figure K.
Figure J Sketch for the
pocket feature
Figure K Model after creating the
third feature
4.
Apply fillets to all edges of the model, as shown in Figure L, Figure M, Figure N and Figure O.
Figure L
Edges to be selected
Figure M Model after
creating the fillet
Figure N
Edges not to be selected
Figure O Model after creating
second fillet
4.
Shell the model using the Shell tool, as shown in Figure P and Figure Q.
Figure P Faces to be removed
5.
Figure Q Final model after shelling
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c05 folder and then close it.
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the plastic cover, as shown in Figure A. Its
views and dimensions are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model of the Plastic
Cover for Tutorial 2
Figure B Views and dimensions of the
Plastic Cover for Tutorial 2
1.
Create the base feature of the model by extruding the sketch drawn on ZX plane equally
to both the sides of the sketch plane, as shown in Figure C and Figure D.
Figure C Sketch of the base feature
Figure D The model, after
creating the base feature
2.
Create the second feature by extruding the sketch drawn on a plane created at an offset
distance from the XY plane, as shown in Figure E and Figure F.
Figure E Sketch of the
second feature
Figure F The model, after
creating the second feature
3.
Add the draft feature to all faces of the model
except the upper and the lower faces, as shown
in Figure G.
4.
Fillet the edges of the model, as shown in
Figure H through Figure M.
Figure G The model, after
drafting all the vertical faces
Figure H Edges to be selected
Figure I The model, after
filleting the first set of edges
Figure J Edge to be filleted
Figure L Edges not to be selected
Figure K The model, after
filleting the second set
Figure M Resulting filleted model
5.
Shell the model using the Shell tool by removing the bottom face of the model, as shown
in Figure N and Figure O.
Figure N Face to be removed
Figure O Resulting shelled model
6.
Create two pocket features to complete the model, as shown in Figure P.
Figure P Final model after creating the
remaining features
7.
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c05 folder and then close it.
Exercise 1
Create the model of the Clutch Lever, as shown in Figure A. Its views and dimensions of the model
are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model of the Clutch
Lever for Exercise 1
Figure B Views and dimensions of the
Clutch Lever for Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Create the model of the Clamp Stop, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the model are
shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 60 min)
Figure A Model of the Clamp
Stop for Exercise 2
Figure B Views and dimensions of
the Clamp Stop for Exercise 2
Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the Soap Case, as shown in Figure A. The views
and dimensions of this model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Model of the Soap
Case for Tutorial 1
Figure B Views and dimensions of
the Soap Case for Tutorial 1
1.
Create the base feature of the model, as
shown in Figure C.
Figure C Base feature of
the model
2.
Apply draft to faces of the base feature,
as shown in Figure D.
Figure D The model, after
creating the draft feature
3.
Create a pocket feature to shape the lower
portion of the model, as shown in Figure E.
4.
Fillet the edges of the model, as shown in
Figure F and Figure G.
Figure F Edges to be selected
Figure E The model, after
creating the pocket feature
Figure G The model, after
filleting the edges
5.
Shell the model and remove the top face.
6.
Create a pocket feature that will be used as a vent for removing water from the Soap Case, as
shown in Figure H.
Figure H The model, after
creating the pocket feature
7.
Pattern the newly created pocket feature, as shown in Figure I and Figure J.
Figure I Edge to be selected as
reference
Figure J The model, after
patterning
8.
Create the standoff for the Soap Case using the Pad, Draft, and the Edge Fillet tools, as shown
in Figure K.
Figure K The model, after
creating the standoff
9.
Pattern the standoff, as shown in Figure L and Figure M.
Figure L Edges to be selected as
reference
Figure M Final model
after patterning
10. Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c07 folder and then close it.
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the Motor Cover, as shown in Figure A. The
views and dimensions of this model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Model of the Motor
Cover for Tutorial 2
Figure B Views and dimensions of
the Motor Cover for Tutorial 2
1.
Create the base feature of the model by
revolving a sketch drawn on the YZ plane,
as shown in Figure C.
Figure C Base feature of
the model
2.
Shell the model and remove the
bottom face of the model, as shown
in Figure D.
Figure D The model, after
creating the shell feature
3.
Create the pad feature on the
outer periphery of the base
feature, as shown in Figure E.
Figure E The model, after
creating the pad feature
4.
Pattern the newly created pad
feature using the Circular
Pattern tool, as shown in Figure
F.
Figure F The model, after
patterning the pad feature
5.
Create the pocket feature on the top
face of the base feature, as shown in
Figure G.
Figure G The model, after
creating the pocket feature
6.
Pattern the pocket feature using
the Rectangular Pattern tool, as
shown in Figure H.
Figure H The model, after
patterning the pocket feature
7.
Create the remaining features of the model, as shown in Figure I.
Figure I Final model of the
Motor Cover
8.
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c07 folder and then close it.
Exercise 1
Create the model of the Bracket, as shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the model are shown in
Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Model of the
Bracket for Exercise 1
Figure B Views and dimensions of
the Bracket for Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Create the model of the Valve Body, as shown in Figure A. The views and dimensions of the
(Expected time: 45 min)
model are shown in Figure B.
Figure A Model of Valve Body for
Exercise 2
Figure B Views and dimensions of
the Valve Body for Exercise 2
Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the Upper Housing, as shown in Figure A. Its
views and dimensions of this model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 1 hr)
Figure A Model of the Upper Housing for
Tutorial 1
Figure B Views and dimensions of the
Upper Housing for Tutorial 1
1.
Create the base feature of the model, as shown in
Figure C.
2.
Create the rib feature, as shown in Figure D
through Figure G.
Figure C Base feature of the model
Figure D Sketch of the center curve
Figure E Sketch of the profile
Figure F Sketches for the rib feature
Figure G Model after creating the
rib feature
3.
Create the loft feature, as shown in Figure H and Figure I.
Figure H Second section of the
loft feature
Figure I Model after creating the
loft feature
4.
Fillet the edges of the model, as shown
in Figure J.
Figure J Model after filleting the
edges
5.
Shell the model and remove the
bottom and the left planar face
of the model, as shown in Figure
K.
Figure K Model after shelling
6.
Create the other features to complete the model, as shown in Figure L.
Figure L Final model of the Upper Housing
7.
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c08 folder and then close it.
Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the Helical Gear, as shown in Figure A. The
views and dimensions of this model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 1 hr)
Figure A Model of the Helical Gear for
Tutorial 2
Figure B Views and dimensions for Tutorial
2
1.
Create the base feature of the model, as shown in Figure C.
Figure C Base feature of the model
2.
Create a pad feature on the right of the base feature and then pattern it using the
Circular Pattern tool, as shown in Figure D and Figure E.
Figure D Model after creating the pad
feature
Figure E Model after patterning
3.
Draw the sketch of the first section of gear tooth on the front face of the base feature.
4.
Draw the sketch of the second section of the gear on a plane that is at an offset
distance from the font plane of the base feature. This sketch is the 75% scaled sketch of
the first section and is rotated at an angle of 15-degree.
5.
Draw the sketch of the third section of the gear on a plane that is at an offset distance
from the plane created earlier. This sketch is the 50% scaled sketch of the section and is
rotated at an angle of -15-degree, as shown in Figure F.
Figure F Model after drawing all
the sections
6.
Create a lofted feature using three sections, as shown in Figure G.
Figure G Final model
7.
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c08 folder and then close it.
Tutorial 3
In this tutorial, you will create the model of the Mouse Cover, as shown in Figure A. Its
views and dimensions of this model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model of the Mouse Cover for
Tutorial 2
Figure B Drawing views and dimensions for
Tutorial 2
1.
Draw sketches for creating a loft feature with
guides. The sketches include two sections and
three guides, as shown in Figure C through Figure
H.
Figure D Sketch of the second guide
Figure C Sketch of the first guide
Figure E Sketch of the third guide
Figure F Sketch of the first section
Figure G Sketch of the second section
Figure H Model after drawing all
sketches
2.
Create the base feature by lofting two section with guides, as shown in Figure I and
Figure J.
Figure I Sections and guides to be
selected
Figure J Base feature of the model
3.
Fillet the edges of the base feature, as shown in Figure K through Figure N.
Figure K Edges to fillet
Figure L Model after filleting the edges
Figure M Edge to fillet
Figure N Model after filleting the
selected edge
4.
Shell the model by removing the front and the bottom face of the model, as shown in
Figure O.
Figure O Final model
5.
Save the file in \My Documents\CATIA\c08 folder and then close it.
Exercise 1
Create the model of the Angle Flange, as shown in Figure A. Its views and dimensions of the
model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Model of the Angle
Flange for Exercise 1
Figure B Views and dimensions for
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Create the model of the Carburetor Cover, as shown in Figure A. The views and
dimensions of the model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Model of Carburetor Cover for
Exercise 2
Figure B Views and dimensions for
Exercise 2
Thank You