XC0001 Experimental Compressor

CATIA Links:

CATIA Operators Exchange (COE)
http://www.coe.org/

IBM
http://www.ibm.com/

At Musser Turbine, all designs are developed using CATIA V5. CATIA is the standard design software for aerospace and is also well established in the automotive industry.

3D Modeling Advantages:

• Drawing Development
• CNC Machining Compatibility
• Advanced Inspection Techniques
• Interference Checking
• Stress Analysis
• Kinematic Analysis
• Mass Properties Analysis
• Rapid Prototyping
• Technical Publications

A significant advantage of digital design is the ability to collaborate effectively over long distances. The largest hurdle is generally a difference in local time zones. While there are certain situations where face-to-face interaction is required, rather complex concepts or information can be exchanged using digital tools. There is a time and place for both.

Wheel Animation

Perhaps you'd simply like to see how your new design would look prior to spending a significant amount of money on materials, tooling, machining or finishing. Many design activities require review by several organizations in several locations. Drawings are nice, however, a fully rendered model can make the difference.

Race Car Animation

Another powerful tool is the ability to assign parameters to features in a model. Characteristics like wheelbase, wheel width, wheel diameter, chassis width and cabin height can be changed by altering a single value. Change is inevitable in most design activities. The ability to implement changes quickly will improve the process dramatically.

Construction Animation

Maybe designing your garage in excruciating detail sounds like a great way to impress your wife. The ability to create a detailed Bill Of Materials for a construction project can be a useful tool. Designing in 3-D also allows users to construct major sections of a building with assurance they will actually fit at assembly.