Step 6D1.0: DESIGN 1: The Target Design

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Step 6D1.0: DESIGN 1: The Target Design

Design 1:

Slot Cam with Motion a Function of the Slider Motion

 

How to model this Slot-Cam

Add a Slider:

1.Add a Slider to move along a horizontal Line.

2.Design a motion for the Slider.

3.Add the motion to move the Slider.

Add a Follower-Roller to the Slider:

4.Add a Circle to the Slider. Add a Profile to the Circle.

Add a Rocker:

5.Add a Rocker to the Slider - the rotating-axis of the Rocker is on the Slider.

6.Design a different motion for the Rocker.

7.Add the motion to rotate the Rocker.

Add a Follower-Roller to the Rocker:

8.Add a Circle to the Rocker, Add a Profile to the Circle.

Add a Cam-Shaft - a Crank

9.Add a Crank (Rocker that rotates continuously).

Add a Cam to move the Slider:

10.Add a 2D Cam: select the Crank as the Cam, and Profile in the Slider as the Follower-Roller.

Add a Cam to rotate the Rocker:

11.Add a 2D Cam (Slot-Cam): select the Base-Part as the Slot-Cam, and Profile in the Rocker as the Follower-Roller.


The motions for the Motion-Parts:

The reciprocating (linear) motion of the Slider (Translating Follower) is a function of the Master-Machine-Angle.

The oscillating (angular) motion of the Rocker is a function of the Slider's Position and NOT the Master-Machine-Angle.