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dev-dur/CATIA-Engine-Diffuser-Design
This repository showcases the **Engine Diffuser** designed and modeled in **CATIA V5** as part of a personal mechanical design portfolio.
🛠️ Engine Diffuser Design (CATIA V5)
📘 Overview
This repository showcases the Engine Diffuser designed and modeled in CATIA V5 as part of a personal mechanical design portfolio.
The diffuser is a key component in jet engines — responsible for slowing down high-velocity airflow and converting kinetic energy into pressure for efficient combustion performance.
🎯 Objectives
- Develop a parametric 3D diffuser model with optimized curvature and smooth aerodynamic transitions.
- Ensure a consistent cross-sectional profile for airflow stability.
- Apply surface and part design workbenches in CATIA to achieve precision and manufacturable geometry.
🧩 Tools & Workbenches Used
- CATIA V5
- Part Design
- Generative Shape Design
- Sketcher
💡 Technical Summary
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Software | CATIA V5 |
| Component Type | Jet Engine Diffuser |
| Design Approach | Parametric Surface Modeling |
| Key Focus | Aerodynamic smoothness, curvature control |
| Pattern Type | Circular Blade Array |
📂 Files Included
diffuser_design.CATPart– main 3D modelPreview_Image.png– visualization for reference
🧠 Skills Demonstrated
- Surface modeling and joining operations
- Understanding of aerodynamic component geometry
- Use of reference planes and curves for precise alignment
- Visualization and rendering setup for presentation
✨ This project is part of my mechanical design portfolio — exploring advanced aerodynamic components using CATIA V5.