Fighter Web Structure in CATIA

Step 1: Setting Parameters

In this step, we open the ASL part and set default sheet metal parameters.

1.1 Open Aerospace Sheet Metal Design workbench

1.2 Open Fighter_Web_Structure_Initial.CAT partwhich is located in the ASL_F\\Student\\Data\\Fighter Web Structure directory

1.3Select View \\Render Style \\Parallel

Define In Work Object PartBody in the tree

1.1 Select AluminumTable.xls file located in ASL_F\\Student\\Data\\Parameter_Tables directory

Set Compensation options as shown on illustration

Select OK

Step 2: Creating the Web

In this step, we create the web of the Sheet Metal part

Select the Web icon

Boundaries: select the yellow contour

Select OK

Step 3: Creating Surfacic Flanges

In this step, we create two surfacic flanges (one curved and one planar)

1.2 Curved Surfacic Flange

Select Flange icon

Base Feature: select the web

Support tab: Select Exact support type

Support Geometry: select yellow surface

Check Material and Base Feature directions arrows are pointing inside the

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