Linkage Mechanism Design Software
Linkage Mechanism Design Software
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I'm trying to design a complex linkage assembly of which the defined path starts as a straight horizontal line, then at a given point, follows a circular curve 90 degrees and stops. Does there exist any program that can map out potential linkage assemblies based on a prescribed path? The only thing I've come across is MechGen which costs ~$500. I've tried using sketches in CAD software, however this involves a lot of guess-and-check work and hasn't been very fruitful.
Any suggestions/help is much appreciated, thanks!
Any suggestions/help is much appreciated, thanks!





RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
There seem to be a lot of 4 bar link simulators around but I suspect you'll need more than that.
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RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
Thanks for the link, I've downloaded the program and been messing with it for a while. Do you know if there is a way to draw a prescribed path and generate potential linkage assembly solutions for the given path?
RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
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RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
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RE: Linkage Mechanism Design Software
If you are doing proper mechanical design, the 3D CAD packages should work nicely. They are expensive, but you can work out your linkage, and use that data to generate your 3D model, your assembly model and all of your drawings and BOMs. If you are feeling cheap, look into OnShape.
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