In this step-by-step tutorial, we will be learning how to create a spring in CATIA V5. Some notable commands are Helix, Plane, Project 3D Elements, and Rib. The Generative Shape Design, 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 = TBD
Part Volume:
Spring = 0.031176 in3
- Start by creating a new CATPart.
Click File > New…
> Select Part in the dialog box and click OK. Enter the Generative Shape Design 
Workbench. - Click Point
, set the parameters (as shown) and then click OK. Note: A geometrical set will be inserted into the specification tree if it does not exist.
- Click Helix
and select Point.1 for the starting point, then right click inside the axis selection box and select Z Axis. Set the parameters (as shown) and then click OK.
- Click Plane
, set the parameters (as shown) and then click OK.
- Enter the Part Design
Workbench. Right click the PartBody in the specification tree and select Define In Work Object. - Click Sketch
and select Plane.1. - Click Construction/Standard Element
then click Project 3D Elements 
, select Point.1 to project into this sketch. Note: Sometimes it can be difficult to see the projected element, you can temporarily hide the geometrical set to check this.
- Click Construction/Standard Element to switch back to standard element. Click Circle
and move the cursor coincident to the project point then click, 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 Rib 
, set the parameters (as shown) and then click OK.
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