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Each degree-of-freedom in a kinematic-chain must have a Power-Source. The default Power-Source is a motor at the Motion-Part.
However, frequently, the Power-Source is a not a Motion-Part. For example, it is a 2D-Cam that drives a Cam-Follower and its kinematic-chain.
We use Configure Power Source to make sure each Motion-Dimension (and degree-of-freedom) receives its Power from the correct element.
When the Power-Source for each kinematic-chain is correct, the Application-Load and the force at each joint is correct.
Power-Source elements can be:
•Pin-Joint - we calculate the Application-Load and we can also size a Motor and Gearbox - see Gearbox and Servo-Sizing.
•Slide-Joint - we calculate the Application-Load for a Linear-Motor.
•2D-Cam - we calculate the Contact-Force, the Cam-Life, and the Roller-Life - see 2D-Cam dialog-box
•Conjugate Cams - we calculate the Contact-Force between at least 2 x 2D-Cams, the Cam-Life, and the Roller-Life
•Springs - we calculate the Application-Load for a Linear-Motor.
There are three(3) methods to open the Configure Power-Source dialog-box
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The Configure Power Source dialog-box is now open.
You must Configure the Power Source for each Kinematic-Chain.
There are two tabs in the dialog-box:
Motion Dimensions |
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Motion-Dimensions and Motor Elements Box In box
The Motor Element in box See also : See also : Machine elements toolbar > Add Conjugate-Cam FB. |
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For EACH Part you can:
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