Moving a part origin to Center of Mass
Moving a part origin to Center of Mass
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Hello all,
When done modeling a part is it possible to move the part so that the parts center of mass is at the origin? Or is it possible to set up the part from the begining so that the part origin updates as the center of mass changes (as features are added). I guess it depends how you look at it.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Titanium Leg :)
When done modeling a part is it possible to move the part so that the parts center of mass is at the origin? Or is it possible to set up the part from the begining so that the part origin updates as the center of mass changes (as features are added). I guess it depends how you look at it.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Titanium Leg :)






RE: Moving a part origin to Center of Mass
Tools->Mass Properties, then use Body Move/Copy to move the part in the x,y,z by the negative of the center of mass value. Your center of mass will now be at the origin.
RE: Moving a part origin to Center of Mass
My suggestion is always create the part with the origin on the mounting surface, center of the part. When you show center of mass, it will tell you how far from the origin.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)
RE: Moving a part origin to Center of Mass
Thanks very much for the input.
rfus - Your suggestions is exactly what I was looking for.
ctopher - Could you please expand on your comment regarding problems if I follow rfus's suggestion when using the part in an assembly. Maybe an example scenario.
Thanks again.
TL
RE: Moving a part origin to Center of Mass
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 02-10-07)