We've seen many threads on this forum from people looking for various standards, manuals or handbooks that are in the public domain (i.e ok to freely distribute), but can be difficult to find sometimes.
As a design engineer with only little experience, I frequently need help with the basics and...
If you are using R12 of Catia V5, there is a function in the drafting workbench called "Raster View" which is basically a shaded view on a drawing sheed. I reckon it's cool, but it might not be what you wanted.
I use the following references:-
1) AC43-13 - Acceptable Methods, etc.
http://av-info.faa.gov/dst/43-13/
2) SPS have a downloadable fastener reference. Only contains fasteners that they make, though.
I had a similar problem recently and used the Machinery's Handbook. There's an extract from the SAE Aeronautical Drafting manual that shows the dimensions of spanners & sockets for various sizes of fastener.
Hi there,
I had a similar problem before and tried the following (bear in mind I was a beginner as well):-
1) Import an unfilleted model to simplify matters - Didn't work
2) Import the IGES and try to manually stitch it together - Didn't work.
3) Import a partial model (i.e if it's symmetrical...
Hi there,
You are correct that V5 is getting very popular. It will pretty much be the standard CAD software programme in Aerospace in the next few years so training won't be wasted.
I don't know if you're in United States or over in Europe, but I hear that Airbus UK has said they won't be...