The objective of this tutorial is to understand and how to:

•use the Forces toolbar

•to interpret Force-Vectors

•use the Configure Power Source dialog

➔Step 13.0: Understand Forces in MechDesigner

➔Step 13.1A: A Stationary Rocker

➔Step 13:1B: A Stationary Slider, a Slider moving at Constant-Velocity, and an Accelerating Slider

➔Step 13.2: A Rocker supported by a Spring

➔Step 13.3: A Rotating Rocker

➔Step 13.4: A Rocker Supported by a 2D-Cam – Configure Power Source

➔Step 13.5: A Motion and Maximum Cam Speed

➔Step 13.6: Select a Motor and Gearbox

Click to Show or Hide toolbar icons.

Click to Calculate Forces for all elements.

Add to Analyze the Force / Torque at a Joint.

To move the Power-Source to a different Joint, 2D-Cam, Spring, or Gear.

Click two Points to add a Spring FB. Edit to define its parameters.

Click to Show or Hide Force-Vectors for all elements.