In this step-by-step tutorial, we will be learning how to create a disc in CATIA V5. Some notable commands are Sketch, Circle, Constraint, and Pad. The Part Design and Sketcher Workbenches will be used to create the 3D CAD model. A video is included at the end of this blog post, you can also check your model by comparing the part volume.
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Level = Beginner
Quick Notes = All dimensions are in inches.
2D Engineering Drawing = Click drawing to open.
Part Volume:
Disc = 28.808666 in3
- Start by creating a new CATPart.
Click File > New…
> Select Part in the dialog box and click OK. Confirm that the Part Design 
Workbench is active. - Click Sketch
and select the xy plane.
- Click Circle
and select the sketch origin point, move as required then click one last time to create the circle.
- Click Constraint
to apply a constraint to the sketch, apply and set the value (as shown).
- Exit Workbench
and click Pad 
, set the pad length to .75″ and then click OK.
- Click Chamfer
and select 2 elements to chamfer (as shown), specify the definition (as shown) and then click OK.
- Completed!
Next tutorial, CATIA V5 Tutorial #3 | Wood Board (Panel).
Previous tutorial, CATIA V5 Tutorial #1 | Box (Cube).
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