{"id":80,"date":"2026-08-08T11:50:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T06:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kalyaniguraodesign.com\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-08-10T08:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T03:02:26","slug":"catia-v5-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kalyaniguraodesign.com\/index.php\/catia-v5-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Catia V5 projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. Motor Blower assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To design and assemble an industrial motor blower, utilizing advanced surface modelling and sheet metal integration to optimize the aerodynamic housing and internal mechanical support structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This project required a hybrid approach, combining complex surfacing for the exterior casing with precise sheet metal design for the internal mounts. Key CATIA V5 workflows included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Aerodynamic Housing: <\/strong>Utilized multi-section solids, shell features, and extracted geometries to generate the complex, curved outer casing required for optimal airflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Structural Supports:<\/strong> Designed internal mounting brackets and base plates utilizing sheet metal component stacks, ensuring proper bend radii and manufacturability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Assembly & Documentation:<\/strong> Integrated all components into a master assembly and generated full 2D drafting sheets for manufacturing handoff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    Parts<\/strong><\/summary>\n

    Lower Housing
    <\/strong>Use of feature
    Pad
    Shell
    Sketch
    Pocket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Motor Blower
    <\/strong>Use of feature
    Pad
    Pocket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Upper housing
    <\/strong>Use of feature
    Pad
    Plane
    Multi-sections Solid
    EdgeFillet
    Shell
    Pocket
    Extracted Geometry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Motor<\/strong>
    Use of feature
    Pad
    Pocket<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cover<\/strong>
    Pad
    Shell
    Pocket
    RectPattern
    CircPattern
    EdgeFillet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    2. Stapler assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To reverse-engineer and model a consumer-grade mechanical stapler, focusing on multi-body part design, kinematic clearances, and ergonomic surface transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This assembly demonstrated the integration of stamped sheet metal base components with injection-moulded plastic covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Kinematic Mechanisms:<\/strong> Modelled the internal spring-loaded pusher, base pivot, and striking mechanism with tight tolerances for functional, real-world movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Surface & Part Design:<\/strong> Created the ergonomic top cover using CATIA’s surface design tools to ensure a smooth, consumer-friendly aesthetic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Drafting:<\/strong> Produced detailed exploded views and a comprehensive Bill of Materials to document the complete mechanical stack-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      Parts<\/strong>
      <\/summary>\n

      Base<\/strong>
      Wall
      Sketch
      Flange
      Cut Out
      Surface Stamp
      Bead
      Bend From Flat
      Magazine<\/strong>
      Wall
      Wall On Edge with Bend
      Cut Out
      Wall On Edge
      Flange
      Bead
      Pusher<\/strong>
      Wall
      Wall On Edge with Bend
      Cut Out
      Extrusion
      Flange
      Wall On Edge
      Leaf Spring<\/strong>
      Extrusion
      Cut Out
      Handle<\/strong>
      Wall
      Wall On Edge with Bend
      Cut Out
      Driver Blade<\/strong>
      Pad
      Edge fillet
      Hinge Pin<\/strong>
      Pad
      Mirror<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      3. Knuckle Joint Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      The Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      To model and assemble a mechanical knuckle joint, demonstrating functional mechanical linkages, clearance verification, and foundational part design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This project involved modeling 5 individual components and mating them to represent a standard mechanical joint capable of transmitting axial loads. Key CATIA V5 workflows included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Connecting Bodies (Fork End & Eye End):<\/strong> Utilized Pad, Pocket, and EdgeFillet features to accurately shape the primary structural linkages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hardware & Fasteners:<\/strong> Created the Collar and Pin using Pad and Pocket operations, while the Taper Pin was generated utilizing the Shaft feature for precise cylindrical geometry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Documentation:<\/strong> Generated complete 2D drafting sheets for the final Knuckle Joint assembly to standard manufacturing specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        Parts<\/strong>
        <\/summary>\n

        Fork end
        <\/strong>Pad
        Pocket
        EdgeFillet
        Eye end
        <\/strong>Pad
        Pocket
        EdgeFillet
        Coller<\/strong>
        Pad
        Pocket
        Pin
        <\/strong>Pad
        Pocket
        Taper pin
        <\/strong>Shaft<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        4. Fixture Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        The Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        To design a multi-component mechanical fixture, ensuring accurate spatial relationships, hardware integration, and precise component alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        This project required designing a 7-part assembly with varying geometric complexities and standard fastening methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Base & Structural Elements:<\/strong> Modelled the End Plate, Disk, and Spacer using precise Pad features, alongside a Centre Pin utilizing both Pad and Pocket tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Custom Hardware Design:<\/strong> Modelled a Support Pin using Shaft and Chamfer features, a Bolt utilizing Multi pad and Chamfer, and a custom Nut employing Pad, Groove, and Mirror features to complete the stack-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Drafting:<\/strong> Produced detailed 2D drafting views of the completed Fixture Assembly for production reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          Parts<\/strong>
          <\/summary>\n

          End plate<\/strong>
          Pad
          Support pin<\/strong>
          Shaft
          Chamfer
          Disk<\/strong>
          Pad
          Spacer<\/strong>
          Pad
          Center pin<\/strong>
          Pad
          Pocket
          Bolt<\/strong>
          Multipad
          Chamfer
          Nut<\/strong>
          Pad
          Groove
          Mirror<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          5. Double Bearing Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          The Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          To model a functional double bearing housing, focusing on precise component mating, internal clearances, and accurate rotational constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          This project focused on the foundational housing and securing hardware necessary for a bearing mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Housing Components:<\/strong> Designed the main Base and top Cap using Pad and Pocket features to securely enclose the internal mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Internals & Hardware:<\/strong> Modeled the internal Bushing utilizing Pad and Pocket features, and secured the final assembly with a custom Bolt utilizing Pad and Groove functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            Parts<\/strong><\/summary>\n

            Base<\/strong>
            Pad
            Pocket
            Cap<\/strong>
            Pad
            Pocket
            Bushing<\/strong>
            Pad
            Pocket
            Bolt<\/strong>
            Pad
            Groove<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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