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See also: Force-Data FB dialog-box
Use a Spring FB to add a force between two Points that are in two different Parts.
The Forces a Spring FB can exert include:
•Spring Force - a force proportional to the difference of the distance between the Spring's Anchor-Point and its Free-Length.
•Constant Force - a constant force that only pulls or only pushes the Spring's Anchor-Points, throughout the machine-cycle.
•Coulomb Constant-Force - a constant force that acts in the opposite direction to the relative velocity between the Spring's Anchor-Point.
•Drag-Force - a force that is proportional to the relative velocity between the Spring's Anchor-Points.
•Drag-Force-Squared - a force that is proportional to the square of the relative velocity between the Spring's Anchor-Points.
See Spring FB dialog-box to edit these parameters.
STEP 1: Start the Add Force-Data FB command
STEP 2: Add a Force-Data FB to the graphic-area
The Force-Data FB is now in the graphic-area - see left |
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STEP 2.Open the Force-Data FB dialog
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STEP 3.Link the Force-Data FB to a Force-Element and a Point A.Select a Force-Elements
B.Select a Point in the box of Available Points (see Note below)
Note: Even if a Point shows in the Selected Force Output Element box, click the Point in the Available Points box. 3.Click |