In this step-by-step tutorial, we will be learning how to create tubing in CATIA V5. Some notable commands are Point, Polyline, Rib, and Apply Material. 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 = Advanced
Quick Notes = All dimensions are in inches.
2D Engineering Drawing = Click drawing to open.
Part Volume:
Tubing = 0.120691 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. This starting point establishes point A (see drawing). Note: A geometrical set will be inserted into the specification tree if it does not exist.
- Repeat step 2 to create points B through F, except specify the X, Y, Z coordinates as required (see drawing)
- Click Polyline
and select Point.1 through Point.6 in numerical order. Set the radius for Point.2 through Point.5 (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 the xy plane. - Click Circle
and create 2 circles coincident to the sketch origin. Click Constraint 
to apply a constraint to the sketch, apply and set the values (as shown).
- Exit Workbench
and click Rib 
, set the parameters (as shown) and then click OK.
- Click Apply Material
and select the PartBody, select Rubber in the Library and then click OK.
- Completed!
Next tutorial, TBD.
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