Analysis of Kinematic and Dynamic — Universal Mechanism Express

The application is designed for proximate dynamic, kinematic and static analysis of models developed with KOMPAS-3D. The library (Add-In) as a standard KOMPAS-3D application is made for design engineers who solve problems of machines and mechanisms in operation. Mechanisms are described as systems of rigid bodies, joints and force elements.

3D-model real-time animation is supported during the simulation process. All necessary dynamic and kinematic variables are available for analysis including coordinates, velocities, accelerations, joint reaction forces, spring forces etc.

The library supports the following features:

• Working with linear or harmonic time-dependent force elements of various types, which are included in a standard database.
• Modelling cam mechanisms and trains of gears by contact force elements.
• Setting uniform, uniformly accelerated/decelerated motions or harmonic oscillations for selected degrees of freedom in kinematic purposes.

Universal Mechanism library allows:

• Parameterization of force elements as well as kinematic expressions;
• Creating video (AVI) files with simulation results;
• Plotting graphs of any dynamic or kinematic variable;
• Calculation of equilibrium positions; evaluation of natural frequencies and eigenvalues of the model depending on parameters.

The Add-In includes about twenty samples of dynamic models showing its abilities in the area of modelling kinematics and dynamics of car suspensions, engines, robots, mechanisms and machines. Help includes detailed information about modelling and step-by-step instructions for all stages of model creating and analysis.

Universal Mechanism Express is designed for proximate dynamic, kinematic and static analysis of models developed with KOMPAS-3D