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Generally, the Power-Source is an external or internal agent that provides the Force or Torque to move a kinematic-chain with a Linear or Angular motion - noting that and A typical cam-mechanism typically has two separate kinematic-chains. •a kinematic-chain that control the motion of a Cam-Part. •a kinematic-chain that controls the motion of a Follower-Part. The default power-source for a kinematic-chain is a motor at each joint whose motion we control with the Motion-Dimension FB. Before we configure the power-source there are two motors, one at each Motion-Dimension FB. However, the power-source for the kinematic-chain with the Follower-Part is the Cam-Part and NOT a motor. Therefore, we need to move the power-source from the Motion-Dimension FB that controls the motion of the Follower to the Cam. The contact-force between the Cam-Profile and Follower-Profile drives the Follower-Part and its kinematic-chain. |
STEP 1: Set the machine speed
STEP 2: Add the Masses and inertia to each Part.
STEP 3: If required, add a Conjugate Cam-FB
STEP 4: If required, edit the Extrusion Depths
STEP 5: Configure the Power-Source
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