Simulate and analyze the dynamic characteristics of an assembly in motion under various load conditions.
Category
Simulation
Time Required
40 minutes
Tutorial File Used
Reciprocating Saw.iam
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Dynamic Simulation contains a wide range of functionality and accommodates numerous workflows. This tutorial helps you become familiar with the key paradigms and features of Dynamic Simulation. Then you can explore other capabilities, and apply Dynamic Simulation to your particular needs.
Objectives
Recognize the differences between the Dynamic Simulation application and the regular assembly environment.
See how the software automatically converts mate assembly constraints to Dynamic Simulation standard joints.
Use Color Mobile Groups to distinguish component relationships.
Manually create rolling, 2D contact, and Spring joint types.
Define joint properties.
Impose motion on a joint and define gravity.
Use the Output grapher.
Run a dynamic simulation to see how joints, loads, and component structures interact as a moving, dynamic mechanism.
Prerequisites
Complete the Assemblies tutorial.
Understand the basics of motion.
See the Help topic “Getting Started” for further information.
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