Add kinematic and mechanical joints and constraints to your 3DCS models
Apply Joints and Constraints and Analyze Through the Full Range of Motion
Not all parts and assemblies are static. Many products move, react and change during their operation, whether a robotic arm, the shocks of an automobile, the landing gear of a plane or the pistons in an engine. Variation can affect these kinds of assemblies throughout their operation.
Using a new set of kinematic Joints and Constraints and unique simulation, 3DCS Mechanical Modeler can determine the impact of variation on your assembly through its entire range of motion.
With built-in tools like the Degree of Freedom counter, 3DCS Mechanical Modeler allows users to tackle a whole new breadth of models and applications.
3DCS Mechanical Modeler is an add-on module for 3DCS software solutions, available in all versions, and adding a new toolbar containing Joints and Constraints, Mechanical Moves, Deviation in Motion and the Degree of Freedom counter.
Benefits of using Mechanical Modeler
Speed up and simplify modeling of kinematic assemblies
model complicated linkages and mechanical assemblies
Combine 3D Variation and Kinematic Analysis
Depict variation on kinematic assemblies through their range of motion in place of fixed locations
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Mechanical Modeler Overview
See how to build kinematic models
Degree of Freedom Counter
Quickly validate your models and moves
Kinematics with FEA Analysis
Combine Kinematic assemblies with Finite Element Analysis
Create Kinematic Assemblies
Determine the effect of variation on mechanical models
Engines, gears, pistons, levers, arms, linkages can all be modeled using mechanical moves and Joints and Constraints. 3DCS Mechanical Modeler simulates connected parts and can deviate those parts through their range of motion, validating the build at each step. Find out if your assembly will build and function given your GD&T and assembly process.
Quickly Create New Models
Extracting Joints and Constraints from CAD and applying them to your DCS model instructs the software on the build and assembly process of your product. This creates the Moves in 3DCS Variation Analyst automatically, saving valuable time for the modeler.
Model Assembly Processes
See how variation and manufacturing processes affect your assembly's function
Key Benefits
Create tolerance analysis models faster
Extract Joints and Constraints from CAD and apply to your 3DCS model as Moves with the push of a button
Utilize accurate assembly processes removing the need for the modeler to determine how the parts are assembled
Pull Joints and Constraints directly from your CAD model to quickly build 3DCS models. Save time, and reduce user error by allowing modelers to leverage Model-Based Engineering.
Use combinations of moves to assemble and simulate complicated mechanical linkages like robotic arms and convertible automobile roofs.
See for Yourself
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3DCS Variation Analyst with Mechanical Modeler puts powerful tools into your hands to drive important decisions about design, tooling, and manufacturing. Find problems early that could cost millions in production, and create truly robust designs.
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