Foundation Course - Automotive Plastic Part Design using CATIA V5 or UG-NX

Introduction

Embark on a journey into the world of plastics, exploring their significance and the pivotal role they play in the automotive industry. Gain an insightful overview of this dynamic sector.

Manufacturing Process

Delve into the intricacies of manufacturing plastic parts, covering techniques like injection molding, blow molding, mold concepts, and an array of plastic materials.

Vehicle Development Process

Uncover the vehicle development process, navigating from concept to the car's launch. Explore the use of clay models and the critical considerations of achieving Class A Surfaces.

Solid Creation

Master the art of solid creation, progressing from Class A to Class B surface creation and mastering the technique of Master Section creation.

B-Side Features

Explore the creation of B-side features, including Clip tower, dog house, snap, screw boss, heat stake, ribs gussets, with detailed design guidelines and the innovative Power copy concept.

Tooling

Dive into the world of tooling, covering essential aspects such as tool direction, types for finding tooling direction, parting line considerations, internal and external undercuts, slider-lifter concepts, and tooling feasibility checking with report creation.

Modification

Learn the art of modification in response to new data, and explore the nuances of re-mastering.

Technical

Immerse yourself in technical aspects such as ergonomics study, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFMEA (Design

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), DFS (Design for Sustainability), along with an exploration of automotive safety standards and OEM regulations.

Exercise

Enhance your learning through 30 downloadable exercises and 5 CAD tests, providing practical, hands-on application of the concepts covered in the course.