: You can toggle between folded and unfolded views to verify clearances or add features that must be cut before bending.
: Easily add cylindrical bends or various flange types (swept, hem, or tear-drop).
CATIA Generative Sheetmetal Design (GSD) is a powerful workbench within the CATIA ecosystem specifically engineered for the efficient design of industrial sheet metal parts. It allows designers to bridge the gap between complex 3D modeling and the practicalities of manufacturing. Core Workflow and Capabilities CATIA Generative Sheetmetal Design
: Modify the geometry with standard engineering features while maintaining manufacturability. Key Manufacturing Features
: Most parts start with a Wall , which can be created from a 2D sketch or from existing solid geometry. Feature Integration : : You can toggle between folded and unfolded
The "Generative" aspect refers to the software's ability to maintain a bidirectional link between the folded 3D part and its flat pattern.
: Before modeling, you define the Sheetmetal Parameters such as material thickness and default bend radius. It allows designers to bridge the gap between
While CATIA Part Design is great for solid blocks, GSD is essential for parts formed by cold plastic deformation, such as brackets, enclosures, and aerospace skins. It is typically favored by those who need to produce detailed annotated drawings for the shop floor.