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•Learn how to model the path of a chain* with Piggyback-Sliders. •How to add a Tool-Part to the chain •Learn how to model a chain that indexes. •Learn how to use the Pattern FB to make copies of Solids (MD-Solids and/or CAD-Solids) |
* We can almost use the term belt and chain equivalently. However, this tutorial does not model the polygonal/chordal action that a chain experiences as it moves onto a sprocket. We will use the terms Chain, Chain-Link, and Sprocket, rather than Belt and Pulley.
Important:
This tutorial was prepared before the Motion-Path FB became available. You would now use Line and Arc sketch-elements for the path of a Chain, and a Motion-Path FB to the motion of the chain. However, the Piggyback-Slider modeling technique is important to understand for different applications.
➔Step 15.1: Add Piggyback Sliders and ... ➔Continued ... Design the Motion for the Piggyback Sliders ➔Step 15.3: Add Piggyback Sliders 2 ➔Step 15.5: Design or Import a Solid Step 15.6: Video of PatternAn Indexing Belt.
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