CATIA V5 Part Design Overview for Mechanical Modeling
CATIA V5 Part Design is a core workbench used to create precise, feature-based solid models for mechanical components. It follows a history-based design approach, where features are built sequentially in a specification tree. This allows associative updates across sketches, pads, pockets, and dress-up features, ensuring that any design modification automatically updates dependent geometry. Such parametric control makes CATIA Part Design highly effective for mechanical components used in geotechnical, structural, and industrial workflows, especially in training environments like Pigso Learning. Part Design also integrates seamlessly with assemblies and downstream PLM systems, preparing models for validation, manufacturing, and ENOVIA V5 VPM data management. This makes it a foundational skill covered in every professional CATIA design course. Core Toolbars in CATIA V5 Part Design The Sketch-Based Features toolbar forms the foundation of solid modeling. Tools such as Pad, Pocket, Shaft, ...