Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
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Has anyone ever come across or created a model of a slinky that can be moved in a motion analysis?
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Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
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RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
The physics behind a slinky are wonderfully complex. There is constant interaction between gravitational potential energy, forward kinetic energy and stored spring energy. But don't tell that to your kids because it might take away from the fun of the toy! (actually to me it makes it that much more fun :) )
RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
Dave Hyman
Mechanical Engineer
RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
Do you have a specific engineering application which requires similar behaviour, or are you bored with your current job?
RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
This can certainly be modeled in Pro/E (helix along a curve method) as you have likely already done. But part flexibility "breaks the rules" of motion analysis in Pro/E.
Depending on what you are trying to get out of the analysis, you may be able to use BMX to perform a sensitivity study, provided that the trajectory curve is modeled such that you can emulate it's motion by changing a few dimensions.
Alternatively (this is mostly if you want to make a video), you can set a relation (i.e. X=X+1) to have the duct "move" with each regeneration, then snap off a JPEG. Mapkeying this really helps.
Good luck!
RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
RE: Pro-E Slinky Model with motion
I'll try them all and let you all know if they work out.
Thanks again!