Bench Vise – Reverse Engineering with FEA (CATIA V5 + STEP Files)

A detailed reverse-engineered model of a small bench vise, created in CATIA V5 for educational purposes.

🔹 Content:

– All parts modelled individually and assembled to match the real vise

– Drafting drawings for the assembly and key parts

– Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results with applied forces (images attached)

🔹 Files included:

– Original CATIA V5 part & assembly files (.CATPart, .CATProduct)

– Neutral format files (.STEP) for users without CATIA

💻 Software: CATIA V5

📝 Field: Mechanical Design – Reverse Engineering – Structural/Stress Analysis

Feel free to download, review, and use this model for learning or reference. Feedback and suggestions are welcome!

🔹 Credit:

If you use or share this model, a simple mention or credit back to my profile would be appreciated. Thank you!