CATIA V5 - Wall Thickness Analysis
Comparison between Ray and Sphere Methods.
At the start of the video a simple ramp with a length of 150 mm x 100 mm is created with a highest wall of 20 mm.
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Step 1: The Ray method
The Ray method is one of the two methods available in CATIA for wall thickness analysis. It works by tracing a ray from a point on the surface of a solid body to the opposite side. The thickness of the body at that point is then defined as the shortest distance between the two surfaces.
The Ray method is ideal for objects with smooth, parallel surfaces, such as industrial manufactured parts, which are often quite geometric. It is also relatively fast and efficient, making it a good choice for analyzing large parts.
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Step 2: The Sphere method
The Sphere method is the other method available in CATIA for wall thickness analysis. It works by rolling a sphere around a point on the surface of a solid body. The thickness of the body at that point is then defined as the diameter of the largest sphere that can be rolled around the point without touching any other surfaces.
The Sphere method is more accurate than the Ray method for objects with complex or irregular surfaces. However, it is also slower and less efficient, making it a good choice for analyzing small parts or parts with simple geometries.
