Flexible chain with NX8.5
Flexible chain with NX8.5
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Hi,
Here is my assembly

PRO/E seems to be able to simulate the flexible chain assy.
Do I have to use deformable component to get the result ? and how ?
Find herewith the test assy
I need to constraint the
holes and the slot
Thanks in advance for your help
Here is my assembly

PRO/E seems to be able to simulate the flexible chain assy.
Do I have to use deformable component to get the result ? and how ?
Find herewith the test assy
I need to constraint the
holes and the slotThanks in advance for your help
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com





RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
The best exemple of use of this feature is a spring.
Your components are rigid, it's only a matter of assembly constraints.
Look for the "motion" application, you should be able to achieve what you want.
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RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
When everything is well constrain, then, your chain link will move.
But, I don't know how to force them to be aligned on the ground or how to give them a "real" behavior.
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RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
Anyhow
I removed the constraints in the "sub ass" between the start-end of the chain. ( 2 constraints, parallel and distance deleted.)
In the "assy" i selected the upper end of the chain , RMB - Override position.
Then constrained the upper end to the plate.
After moving the "plaque", i need to select one of the links in the middle of the chain RMB - Move : drag it into a better position.
I have a video showing the complete operation, but it's 7.6 Mb, so i'm not sure if i should upload.
leave a reply if you want the video.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
I have forgotten to use override constraint
Try to send the vidéo if possible
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
I think the file size limit for engineering.com (the attachment link below) is 20 MB. Your file should upload fine.
www.nxjournaling.com
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
It’s captured using Jing by Techsmith.com ( freeware) it is in Shockwave Flash format. ( .swf)
Save the file to disc, it's compressed in 7zip. extract and open it with Internet Explorer. ( Do not use a “video player”, it will not work.)
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
Wonderfull, thanks a lot
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
Beside that, do you like the "assembly constraints" ergonomy ?
Do you find easy to locate / repair / modify a constraint ?
"My english is bad ? That's why i'am french."
RE: Flexible chain with NX8.5
I like assembly constraints ergonomy. Even I remember the easy way to find them with mating conditions in NX4, the following process is a good solution to explore the assembly:
And the result
Or you can also use the new constraint navigator
Don't hesitate to contact me directly in france
Regards
Didier Psaltopoulos
http://www.psi-cad.com