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Does NX have "Physical Motion"?

Does NX have "Physical Motion"?

Does NX have "Physical Motion"?

(OP)
Hi there!

I'm currently working on a really rough Internal Combustion Engine model in NX 8.5. I've hidden the crank-case enclosure for visibility.

http://imgur.com/iEmGAu7

What I'd like to do is have the Camshaft "bump" the valve pins down as it collides, with them springing back up after collision. Is there any way I can do physical motion simulation in NX?

RE: Does NX have "Physical Motion"?

There are add-on applications that will simulate motion. To quickly check if you have an available license, go to the NX start menu -> all applications -> motion simulation...

If you get a license error you should check with your CAD admin to see if your site has any available licenses.

www.nxjournaling.com

RE: Does NX have "Physical Motion"?

It seems from your image that you have the NX motion simulation set up. (!?)
If you apply a 3D-contact between cam and the valve, what you describe should happen.
( Provided you are able to set the appropriate values on that contact...)

There are also the NX/Mechatronics which could illustrate the action, i doubt that it can report as much as the NX Motion, but i have never tried it.


Regards,
Tomas

RE: Does NX have "Physical Motion"?

Yes, with NX Motion Simulation using 3D contact, the end result can be like the attached movie clip (from NX, circa 2000), which sounds like what you're after here.

Taylor Anderson
NX Product Manager, Knowledge Reuse and NX Design
Product Engineering Software
Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.
(Phoenix, Arizona)

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