CATIA V5 - Sheet Metal - Types of First Wall

3D Comparison

12 Nov, 2023 11:36 AM

There are multiple types of first walls in CATIA V5 Sheet Metal:

Planar: Planar first walls are created by selecting a planar face and extruding it.
Cylindrical: Cylindrical first walls are created by selecting a cylindrical face and extruding it
Conical: Conical first walls are created by selecting a conical face and extruding it.
Hopers and extruded walls from lines and splines are two types of features that can be created in CATIA V5 Sheet Metal.

1. Step 1: Start the Generative SheetMetal Workbench

   I have created a step by step video regarding the types of walls that can be used as First Wall within CATIA V5.

   
   

   Hoppers are features that are used to create a gradual transition between two surfaces. They are typically used to create a smooth transition between a flat surface and a curved surface. Hoppers can be created using a variety of methods, including:

   
   

   Using a hopper profile: A hopper profile is a special type of profile that is used to define the shape of the hopper. Hopper profiles can be created using a variety of methods, including:

   
   

   Selecting two lines or splines that define the edges of the hopper.

   Selecting a closed curve that defines the shape of the hopper.

   Selecting a surface and a curve that define the shape of the hopper.

   Using a hopper law: A hopper law is a mathematical equation that defines the shape of the hopper. Hopper laws can be used to create a variety of hopper shapes, including linear, parabolic, and hyperbolic hoppers.

   
   

   Extruded walls from lines and splines are features that are used to create walls by extruding lines and splines. The lines and splines can be open or closed, and they can be straight or curved. Extruded walls can be created using a variety of methods, including:

   
   

   Selecting a line or spline: The line or spline will be extruded to create the wall.

   Selecting two lines or splines: The two lines or splines will be used to define the edges of the wall.

   Selecting a closed curve: The closed curve will be used to define the shape of the wall.