This course CATIA V5 Composite Design and Manufacturing preparation course will first teach you how to design simple Composites Parts using a Manual approach. You will then learn how to use a Zone-based approach to complete the preliminary design and then the detailed design. You will also learn how to generate plies automatically, use the analysis tools and simulate fibre behaviour. Finally, you will learn how to generate exact solids and to create composites drawings.
This course will teach you how to create a manufacturing document from a Composites Engineering design document. You will learn how to modify the Manufacturing Data structure and synchronize the link between the engineering and the manufacturing data. You will also learn how to apply the manufacturing and producibility constraints in the Composites Design process. This course will introduce you to the Grid approach. You will learn how to generate plies, modify geometry, and create a solid or a top surface using the ply geometry. By the end of this course you will be able to create and modify a composite part using the Composites Grid Design approach.
What to Expect?
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the CATIA Composite Design workbench interface.
- Create a catalog of Composite materials.
- Define the composite parameters (materials, ply orientations, laminates).
- Define a zone-based preliminary design.
- Define zone laminates in MS Excel and import into the Zone definition in CATIA.
- Create solids / top surfaces from zones.
- Define the ply stacking sequence in MS Excel and import into CATIA.
- Create plies from the zone definition (with pre-defined stacking sequence), or create individual plies manually without zones.
- Define and incorporate composite cores.
- Define the ply staggering in MS Excel and import into CATIA.
- Verify the design using the Core Sampling, Ply Exploder, 3D Sectioning, and Numerical Analysis tools.
- Analyse the plies with the Producibility Analysis tool (draping analysis).
- Modify plies based on producibility analysis results.
- Engineering / Manufacturing surface swapping.
- Add excess materials to plies for edge trimming.
- Ply flattening.
- Ply book generation and export of DXF/IGS files.
Booking Process
CATIA V5 Composite Design & Manufacturing Prep Agenda
The following lessons are included in the course
Composite Part Engineering
Lesson 1: Introduction to Composites Design
- In this lesson, you will be introduced to the Composite Design workbench.
- You will also be familiar with Composite Design approaches and the terminologies.
Lesson 2: Creating Composites Design Using the Manual Approach
- In this lesson, you will learn how to define the composites parameters.
- You will also learn how to create, modify and analyse the plies using the manual approach.
Lesson 3: Creating A Zone-Based Preliminary Design
- In this lesson, you will learn how to create the zone-based preliminary design using the Classical Zone approach and the Solid Zone approach.
Lesson 4: Creating a Zone-Based Detailed Design
- In this lesson, you will learn how to create and modify the plies using the zone approach.
- You will also learn how to create plies using solid slicing.
Lesson 5: Reviewing Composite Entities
- In this lesson, you will learn how to manage plies interactively, analyse plies and modify plies.
- You will also learn about creating a mirrored part.
Lesson 6: Generating Production Data
- In this lesson, you will learn how to apply the manufacturing constraints such as Producibility, Multi-splice and No Splice creation on the plies.
Lesson 7: Creating Production Documents
- In this lesson, you will learn how to export the composite data.
- You will also learn how to create a drawing and a ply book.
Lesson 8: Reviewing Composites Using Digital Mock-Up
- In this lesson, you will review the assembly using numerical analysis, interactive ply table and perform producibility inspection.
- You will also learn how to create core samples and export core sample results.
Composite Part Manufacturing
Lesson 9: Introduction to Composites Manufacturing Preparation
- In this lesson, you will be learning about Composite Manufacturing processes.
- You will also learn about CPM workbench.
Lesson 10: Creating Composites Design Using Manual Approach
- In this lesson, you will learn how to define the composites parameters.
- You will also learn how to create, modify and analyse the plies using the manual approach.
Lesson 11: Creating a Manufacturing Part
- In this lesson, you will learn how to create and synchronize manufacturing stacking.
- You will also learn to swap the composites skin and define material excess.
Lesson 12: Reviewing Composite Entities
- In this lesson, you will learn how to manage plies interactively, analyse plies and modify plies.
- You will learn how to generate a ply table. You will also learn about creating a mirrored part.
Lesson 13: Generating the Manufacturing Data
- In this lesson, you will learn how to analyse producibility and crate a dart.
- You will also learn to create flattened plies and multi splice.
- You will also learn how to create Butt splice and No splice zones and add material to plies.
Lesson 14: Creating Manufacturing Documents
- In this lesson, you will learn how to export the composite data.
- You will also learn how to create a drawing and generate a ply book.
Lesson 15: Reviewing Composites Using Digital Mock-Up
- In this lesson, you will review the assembly using numerical analysis, interactive ply table and perform producibility inspection.
- You will also learn how to create core samples and export core sample results.
Composites Grid Approach
Lesson 16: Introduction to Composites Grid Design
- In this lesson, you will be introduced to the Composites Grid Design workbench.
- You will also understand the significance of designing the Composite parts using the grid approach.
Lesson 17: Creating Plies Using the Composites Grid Approach
- In this lesson, you will learn how to define the Composites Parameters.
- You will also learn how to create a grid definition, manage the virtual stacking, and generate plies
Lesson 18: Modifying Plies Geometry
- In this lesson, you will learn how to modify the ply geometry by using different tools available in the Composites Grid Design workbench.
Lesson 19: Creating a Solid from a Ply Geometry
- In this lesson, you will understand the process of creating an Iso-thickness area, creating junction lines from this area and how to use the Iso-thickness area to create a Solid or Top Surface form existing ply geometry.
Training Methods
Choose from three different training methods available to you
Group / Classroom Training
Receive CATIA V5 Composite Design & Manufacturing Prep training in a group in a traditional classroom environment. Courses can be taken in one of our training locations in the UK, Ireland, US or Canada using DS approved training content and methodologies.
Advantages
- Cost effective training method.
- Leave the office to concentrate on learning.
- Learn more through group questions and feedback.
Live Online Training
With online training you will experience an interactive learning environment where you can give feedback, gain access to the training files and get time to work on training exercises.
Advantages
- Online courses can maximise convenience and save on travel expenses.
- More effective than video based training, with recorded videos learners are often not as focused on the training and skip exercises.
On-Site Training
Receive training at your place of work. This style of flexible training is perfect for teams or individuals who are faced with a specific challenge and require personalized courses with on-the-job coaching.
Advantages
- Use our state-of-the-art mobile classroom at your facility.
- Bring your team up to a consistent level of knowledge by having them take the same training at the same time.
- Benefit from flexible scheduling options.
Upcoming Courses
If you do not see a suitable training course scheduled below please contact us. Our training team are happy to discuss your requirements and can schedule additional courses or arrange onsite or bespoke training to suit your needs.
There are no CATIA V5 Composite Design & Manufacturing Prep courses currently scheduled.
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