What is thread in Catia?

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What is thread in Catia?

The Thread-Tap capability creates threads or taps, depending on the cylindrical entity of interest. This task shows you how to thread a cylindrical pad. Click Creating threads on on conic faces for reference information. Open the Thread.

How do I show threads in Catia 3d?

Thread-Tap Analysis

  1. Click the Tap/Thread Analysis icon .
  2. Click Apply to display the representations and the values of the threads and tap contained in the document.
  3. Click More to access display filters.
  4. By default, the options “Show thread” and “Show tap” are on.
  5. Click Apply to run the analysis.

How do I create a thread in Catia V5?

Creating Threads and Taps

  1. Click Thread/Tap . The Thread/Tap Definition dialog box is displayed.
  2. Select the cylindrical surface you wish to thread, that is Face. 1 . Thread and tap definitions do not depend on the polarity of the cylinder geometry.
  3. Select the upper face as the limit face. Limit faces must be planar.

How do I add threads to Catia V5?

Do I need an XML file for CATIA V5?

In older releases of CATIA a simple text file would be enough, however with newer releases of V5 (I am aware from R22+), these text files are no longer recognised. This means an xml file needs to be generated.

What is CATIA V5 used for?

Provides products for intuitive specification driven modeling for Solid, Hybrid and Sheetmetal Part design, Assembly design and integrated Drafting. CATIA V5 offers highly intuitive tools to easily create, validate and modify any type of surfaces, from freeform surfaces to mechanical shapes.

What is mechanical design in Catia?

Mechanical Design. Provides products for intuitive specification driven modeling for Solid, Hybrid and Sheetmetal Part design, Assembly design and integrated Drafting. Shape Design & Styling. CATIA V5 offers highly intuitive tools to easily create, validate and modify any type of surfaces, from freeform surfaces to mechanical shapes.

What is a V5 platform?

CATIA V5 provides a fully scalable platform for collaborative product creation and product data management. V5 breakthrough architecture delivers advanced design control for state-of-the-art engineering.