linkage program-I need one??

[dooron]

I am looking for a freeware/shareware program for analysing linkages, 4-bar and other types-mechanical movement, velocities, forces etc.
Would appreciate pointer to web page.

 

[mloew]

dooron,

You may want to check out this on-line resource Four-Bar Linkage Analysis and Synthesis (

http://iel.ucdavis.edu/design/fourbar).

Although certainly not freeware/shareware, if you are interesting in synthesizing mechanisms and are a Pro/ENGINEER user, I suggest taking a look at SyMech (

http://www.symech.com).

There is a 30-day demo. It is a very useful tool.

Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[mloew]

dooron,

I created a FAQ, Resources for Mechanism Analysis and Synthesis (FAQ404-804). Please also avoid posting to more than one forum at a time.



Best regards,

Matthew Ian Loew
"Luck is the residue of design."
Branch Rickey

Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[Binary]

Check out this software. I've only just downloaded it myself so can't vouch for it...

http://www.askoh.com/freecad/index.html

 

[GregLocock]

Oh brave Binary. Let me know if you manage to get on with it. I think it is a very powerful, potentially useful, and serious piece of software.

ST Planar looks fun -

http://www.simtel.net/product.php?url_fb_product_page=54894

Cheers

Greg Locock