Edu Cat e Asm FX v5r8

CATIA Training
Exercises
Assembly Design
Version 5 Release 8
January 2002
EDU-CAT-E-ASM-FX-V5R8
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Table of Contents
1. Connector Assembly
Connector Assembly: Presentation 4
Connector Assembly (1): Assembling Component 9
Connector Assembly (2): Positioning Components 12
Connector Assembly (3): Analyzing the Assembly 15
Connector Assembly (4): Editing Part 18
Connector Assembly (5): Working with Components 21
Connector Assembly (6):Scenes 24
2. Vice Assembly
Vice Assembly: Presentation 26
Vice Assembly (1): Creating the Structure 30
Vice Assembly (2): Positioning Components 33
Vice Assembly (3): Editing Parts 38
Vice Assembly (4): Inserting Fitting Components 42

Table of Contents
3. Flexible sub-assemblies
Flexible sub-assemblies : Presentation 47
Flexible sub-assemblies (1) :Assembling Components 51
Flexible sub-assemblies (2) :Constrain Full Assembly 54
Flexible sub-assemblies (3) :Change configuration 57

Exercise
Connector Assembly: Presentation
60 mm
Objectives :
In this exercise you will build the
Connector Assembly and modify
one of its components
You will use :
- Product Structure Tools

- Constraints
- Compass
- Analyze Clash
- Part Design in-context of Assembly
- Standard tools This assembly will be built

Design Intent: Connector Assembly
2 instances
of the Shell
contact
constraint
Connector Card
Assembly with
fix-in-space
constraint
opening
2 coincidence constraints
Create and name the assembly (Connector Assembly).
Add a sub-assembly (Connector Card assembly) and two instances of the same part
(Connector Shell). Assign Instance Names to the Connector Shells.
Position the Components
Analyze for interference between the components and correct the interference by making an
opening for the Connector Card Assembly.
Add two instances of a Screw.
Capture multiple states of the assembly.

Design intent: givens
Create a new CATProduct file

Do the following tasks:
Name the Assembly Connector Assembly
Add two existing components:
 Connector Card Assembly.CATProduct
 Connector Shell.CATPart
Connector Card Assembly
Connector Shell
Copy-and-paste the Connector Shell to make a second instance
Assign Instance Names to the Connector Shells: Top Shell and Bottom Shell
Fix-in-space the Connector Card Assembly
Freely move the components to prepare for creation of the constraints
Set constraints between the components (4 coincidences and 2 contacts)
Analyze for interference between the components
Modify the Connector Shell to correct the interference by creating an opening
Insert a fitting Screw and re-use a part design pattern to multi-instantiate it
Create Scenes that capture the assembly in various states: exploded and
assembled

Design Process: Connector Assembly
1 2
Create and name the assembly,
Position the components
insert components, duplicate the
using constraints.
shell , assign Instance Names ,
and save the assembly
3
Check for interference.
Edit the Shell by designing 5

in-context of the assembly
Pattern the Screw.

And now practice in the context of the Connector Assembly
1 2
using constraints.
3
Edit the Shell by designing

5
Pattern the Screw.
Exercise
Connector Assembly (1) :
Assembling Components
15 mn
In this step you create and

name an assembly, insert components,
duplicate the shell, assign Instance Names,

Do it yourself
Inserted components
Duplicate instance of
Connector Shell
1. Create a new CATProduct document and set the part number to be

ConnectorAssembly.
2. Add the Connector Card Assembly
(CATASMConnector_Card_Assembly.CATProduct)
3. sub-assembly and the Connector Shell (CATASMConnector_Shell.CATPart).
4. Duplicate the Connector Shell component.
5. Assign Instance Names to the Connector Shell components. To avoid looking for the correct folder
where the inserted components are
6. Save the assembly as Connector Assembly 2.CATProduct. stored, begin a Save as with the
loaded Document , then Cancel it.
Load: Mex1/CATASMConnector_Assembly_1.CATProduct
1 2
using constraints.
3

Pattern the Screw.

Exercise
Positioning Components
20 mn
In this step you Fix-in-Space the Connector Card Assembly and set
Coincidence
and Contact constraints between the Shells and the Connector Card

Do It Yourself
Inside Face
1. Fix-in-space the Connector Card Assembly.
2. Set an axial coincidence between corresponding holes of the Top Shell and the Connector
Card.
3. Set a contact between the top face of the card and the inside face of the Top Shell.
4. Set an axial coincidence between corresponding holes of the Bottom Shell and the Connector
Card.
5. Set a contact between the underside face of the card and the inside face of the Bottom Shell.
6. Save the assembly as Connector_Assembly 3.CATProduct.
1 2
using constraints.
3

in-context of the assembly 5
Pattern the Screw.

Exercise
Connector Housing (3) :
Analyzing the Assembly
15 mn
In this step you check for interference

between the Connector
CardAssembly and Connector Shells

Do It Yourself
Connector Card Assembly
Connector Shell
1. Analyze for clash between the Connector Card Assembly and Connector Shells.
2. Do not make any changes to the assembly at this time.
3. Save the assembly as Connector Assembly 4.CATProduct for use in the next step.

1 2
using constraints.
3

in-context of the assembly 5
Pattern the Screw.

Exercise
Editing Part
30 mn
In this step you eliminate the interference between the Connector Card
Assembly and Connectors Shells by editing the Connector Shell in-context
of the assembly

Do It Yourself
Dimensions for the pocket in the Connector Shell
Connector Shell showing

the new pocket
1. No-show the Bottom Shell.
2. Modify the Connector Shell to suppress the clash with the Connector Card
Assembly.
3. Save the Connector Shell as Connector Shell 5.
4. Save the assembly as Connector Assembly 5.CATProduct.

1 2
using constraints.
3

5
Pattern the Screw.

Exercise
Working with Components
10 mn
In this step you add and constrain a Screw and duplicate the Screw and its
constraints using a pattern

Do It Yourself
Screw
Pattern
1. Add the Screw part.

2. Set an axial coincidence between corresponding hole of the Top Shell and the Screw.
3. Set a contact between the face of the Top Shell and face of the Screw.
4. Use the rectangular pattern in the Connector Shell to duplicate the Screw.
5. Save the assembly as Connector Assembly 6.CATProduct.
Exercise
Vice Assembly: Presentation
70 mm
Objectives :
In this exercise you will build the Vice Assembly,
modify two of its components and
complete the fitting by inserting
components from catalogs
You will use :

- Constraints
- Compass
This assembly will be built
- Catalog Browser
- Part Design in-context of the assembly
- Standard tools

Design Intent: Vice Assembly
Movable Jaw
RotatingComponent
Create and name the root assembly (Vice Assembly) and its sub assemblies
(RotatingComponent, FixedComponent and AxisAssembly)
Add Components inside appropriate assemblies
Axis and Axis Nut in AxisAssembly
2ndStaticJaw, Static Jaw , Jaw Holder Flange (2 ones) and Movable Jaw Holder in
FixedComponent
Movable Jaw in Vice Assembly
Position the Components (constrain them as shown below)
Design holes in both jaws in order to allow fitting
Browse GeneralEnd catalog in order to find and insert fitting elements in appropriate
assemblies

Design Process: Vice Assembly
Create and name the

assembly, insert
components, assign
Instance Names, and
save the assembly
2
using constraints
3
Edit both Static 4
Jaws by designing Insert fitting components from
in context of the catalog and instantiate and constrain
assembly them in appropriate assemblies
And now practice in the context of the Vice Assembly
Create and name the

assembly, insert
components, assign
Instance Names, and
save the assembly
2
using constraints
3
Edit both Static 4
Exercise
Vice Assembly (1) :
Creating the Structure
15 mn
In this step you create and name a root assembly and its sub-assemblies,
insert components, assign Instance Names, and save all the assemblies

Do it yourself
New
New Products
Component
1. Create a new CATProduct document,set the part number to be ViceAssembly and save it.
2. Create the structure above with New Product and New Component commands.
3. Insert following parts in their destination assemblies :
in AxisAssembly : CATASMAxisNut + CATASMAxis
in RotatingComponent : CATASMBigScrew
in FixedComponent : CATASM2ndStaticJaw + CATASMJawHolderFlange (take 2 instances
of it) +CATASMMovableJawHolder + CATASMStaticJaw
4. Set instance names of Jaw Holder Flange to “Right Flange” and “Left Flange”
5. Save the assembly as CATASMViceAssembly 2.CATProduct in StudentFolder.
Load: Addex1/CATASMViceAssemblyStep1.CATProduct
Create and name the

assembly, insert
components, assign
Instance Names, and
save the assembly
2
using constraints
3
Edit both Static 4
Exercise
20 mn
Vice Assembly (2) :
Positioning Components
In this step you create constraints to position components

relatively to each other in the correct active assemblies.

Do it yourself (1/3)
1. In AxisAssembly , create 2. In RotatingComponent ,

coincidence and contact create coincidence and
between highlighted contact between
elements highlighted elements and
save the active assembly as
“RotatingComponent3”in
StudentFolder
Coincidence
Coincidence
Contact
Line Contact

3. In FixedComponent,Fix in
space MovableJawHolder
and constrain geometric
elements as shown and save
the active assembly as
“FixedComponent3” in
StudentFolder
= Offsets of 0mm with same orientation (8)
= Contacts (4)
Fix in space

4. In ViceAssembly, constrain
geometric elements as shown and
save the active assembly as
“CATASMViceAssemblyStep3” in
StudentFolder
Two contacts
contact
coincidence

Create and name the

assembly, insert
components, assign
Instance Names, and
save the assembly
2
using constraints
3
Edit both Static
Jaws by designing 4 Insert fitting components from
Exercise
Vice Assembly (3) :
Editing parts
20 mn
In this step you design two parts in context of the

assembly in order to allow the fitting

1. Set wireframe rendering style for transparency
“PatternPoints” Sketch
Concentricity
Concentricity
Concentricity
Concentricity
2. In 2ndStaticJaw
create a hole (diameter = 11mm, up to next) in the front face of the Static Jaw (a
counterbored one)
set the hole concentric to one of the holes in parts behind
create a sketch based on the same front face(name it PatternPoints) and draw 3 points
concentric to last 3 holes in parts behind
create a user pattern of the hole using “PatternPoints” for the Positions and keeping
specifications of the object to pattern
save the new part under another name (CATASM2ndStativJaw4.CATPart) under
StudentFolder
“PatternPoints” Sketch
Concentricity
Concentricity
Concentricity
Concentricity
3. In StaticJaw
create a hole (diameter = 11mm, up to next) in the front face of the Static Jaw (a
counterbored one)
get it concentric to one of the holes in parts behind
create a sketch based on the same front face and draw 3 points concentric to last 3 holes
in parts behind, rename the Sketch “PatternPoints”
create a user pattern of the hole using “PatternPoints” for the Positions and keeping
specifications for selected object
save the part under another name (CATASMStaticJaw4.CATPart)
4. Set the FixedComponent active and save it as “FixedComponent4.CATProduct” under
StudentFolder
5. Set back the “shading with edges”rendering style
Create and name the

assembly, insert
components, assign
Instance Names, and
save the assembly
2
using constraints
3
4
Edit both Static Insert fitting components from
Jaws by designing catalog and instantiate and constrain
in context of the them in appropriate assemblies
assembly
Exercise
Vice Assembly (4) :
Inserting Fitting Components
15 mn
In this step you will insert fitting elements from a catalog. You will
also constrain and instantiate them in their destination assemblies

1. In FixedComponent
we want to insert and instantiate screws with fitting dimensions
To determine diameters and lengths

of inserted screws,
measure diameters of threaded holes Inserted
Screws
and thickness that screws have to go through
Note carefully the measured diameters

Crossed
and distances because you will need thickness
them to make queries on the end chapter of a catalog
Crossed
thickness
Threaded
Holes
Browse GeneralEnd.catalog to select and

insert Hexagonal Socket Head Screws in
FixedComponent : make queries in chapter to
get those conditions respected
- diameters of selected screws must be

equal to diameters of threaded holes
they go into
- lengths must be superior or equal to

(crossed thickness +15mm)
Insert the selected screws in FixedComponent
Instantiate and constrain as many time as

needed (reuse Pattern if possible) inserted
screws

Do it yourself(3/4)
2. In ViceAssembly we Want to insert

Outer Retaining Ring that fit to the big
Screw
To determine what ring you will insert,

measure the diameter of the groove
Note carefully the measured diameter

because you will need it to make a
query on the end chapter of the catalog
Diameter to
measure
Groove
Diameter of
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Browse GeneralEnd catalog to select and

insert an Outer Retaining Ring in
ViceAssembly : select the ring in order to
get this conditions respected
- the Groove Diameter of the selected

retaining ring must be equal to the
measured diameter
Insert the selected ring in Vice Assembly

and constrain it to the Big screw
coincidence
contact

Exercise
Flexible sub-assemblies : Presentation
30 mm
Objectives :
In this exercise you will build the
Full Assembly and use flexible /rigid sub-assemblies
You will use :

- Constraints
- Use flexible / Rigid sub-assemblies command to create ‘some
configurations’

Design Intent: Flexible Assemblies.
Skills needed :
Insert existing components to create a assembly
Duplicate a sub-assembly
Constraint a assembly
Making a product flexible in order to drive dimension
All elements you need to complete

exercise :
sub-clamp.CATProduct.
Clamp-pad.CATPart.

General Process: Flexible Assemblies.
1
insert components from sub-
clamp.CATProduct and clamp-
pad
Constrain the
assembly
2
Change configuration
of one sub-assembly
3

And now practice in the context of the Flexible
Assembly
1
pad
Constrain the
assembly
2
of one sub-assembly
3

Exercise
Flexible sub-assemblies (1) :
Assembling Components
5 mn
In this step you create and

name an assembly, insert components,
duplicate assembly and save
the full assembly

Do It Yourself
1. Create a new assembly

Name it full-clamp
Insert components
Duplicate sub-clamp
Save it
Load : sub-clamp.CATProduct
clamp-pad.CATPart

Assembly
1
pad
Constrain the
assembly
2
3 of one sub-assembly

Exercise
Constrain Full Assembly
15 mn
In this step you constrain full-clamp

Do It Yourself
1. Constrain the full assembly in design intent

Fix in-space clamp-pad
Set surface-contact constraints following the picture
Set axial coincidence and points coincidence.

Assembly
1
pad
Constrain the
assembly
2
of one sub-assembly
3

Exercise
15 mn
In this step with flexible/Rigid command,

you simulate two configurations
for sub-clamp assembly
- First configuration:’Open’ (value=60 mm)
- Second configuration:’Close’ (value=72.7 mm)

Do It Yourself
1. Make flexible one instance of sub-clamp

2. Edit and change numerical value of the offset constraint
Measure the distance to obtain the ‘Close’ configuration
Load : full-clamp.CATProduct

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Copyright DASSAULT SYSTEMES 2002 1

Connector Assembly: Presentation 4

Connector Assembly (1): Assembling Component 9

Connector Assembly (2): Positioning Components 12

Connector Assembly (3): Analyzing the Assembly 15

Connector Assembly (4): Editing Part 18

Connector Assembly (5): Working with Components 21

Connector Assembly (6):Scenes 24

Vice Assembly: Presentation 26

Vice Assembly (1): Creating the Structure 30

Vice Assembly (2): Positioning Components 33

Vice Assembly (3): Editing Parts 38

Vice Assembly (4): Inserting Fitting Components 42

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Flexible sub-assemblies : Presentation 47

Flexible sub-assemblies (1) :Assembling Components 51

Flexible sub-assemblies (2) :Constrain Full Assembly 54

Flexible sub-assemblies (3) :Change configuration 57

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- Product Structure Tools

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Create a new CATProduct file

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Edit the Shell by designing 5

Pattern the Screw.

Edit the Shell by designing

In this step you create and

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1. Create a new CATProduct document and set the part number to be

Edit the Shell by designing

Pattern the Screw.

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Edit the Shell by designing

Pattern the Screw.

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In this step you check for interference

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Connector Card Assembly

2. Do not make any changes to the assembly at this time.

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Edit the Shell by designing

Pattern the Screw.

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Dimensions for the pocket in the Connector Shell

Connector Shell showing

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Edit the Shell by designing

Pattern the Screw.

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1. Add the Screw part.

You will use :

- Product Structure Tools

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Create and name the

Create and name the

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Create and name the

In this step you create constraints to position components

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