Funny, as we were talking about it I had a similar response for my coworker: "I've never used it, but isn't that what PDM is for?"
Anyhow, thanks for the responses.. CorBlimeyLimey: I'll check out the SW search link at work tomorrow, but is your indexing link a mistake? It brings up a picture...
Hi,
I just started a job with a manufacturing company, and it is the first time that I've worked in a multi-user Solidworks environment. The other day I wanted to find an assembly(ies) that reference part X. My co worker directed me to SW Explorer, and after a very long wait, I had my answer...
Hi, I'm in Canada, but thanks for the info all the same. It reminds me to post this publication I found while researching the subject:
http://www.ismithers.net/publishing/wag005/natural-ageing-of-rubber/
An organization called Rapra carried out tests on several elastomer compounds over the...
Thanks for your suggestions, both of you. Apologies GrahamBennet, I somehow missed the notification when you replied a month ago.
I've looked into the research as much as I have time for, as well as a few books that have been recommended in this forum. I haven't found the precise answer to my...
We're looking to replace a steel compression spring with an elastomer one for space and weight savings. The problem is that the spring acts as a force limiter, so that the spring resistance (at a given deflection) needs to stay within a ±15% tolerance over the product's 5-10 year lifespan.
Can...
Hi everyone,
I have a mechanism that involves components that are "floating" between springs, and I'd like to be able to 1) simulate the movement of those components in response to a motor input and 2) create an animation of this movement that includes the springs expanding and contracting...
