Mech-Intro 14.0 WS03.1 2DGears
Mech-Intro 14.0 WS03.1 2DGears
Mech-Intro 14.0 WS03.1 2DGears
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Assumptions
Workshop 3.1 consists of a 2 part assembly representing spur and rack gear components from a 2500 N hand press.
We will solve it as a 2D plane stress model (thickness = 12 mm).
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Goals
Analysis Goals:
extract the moment reaction at the gear. We will use a Remote Displacement to constrain the gear (instead of a fixed support) because this type of constraint provides rotational, as well as translational, constraints.
Force = 2500 N
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Units
Open the Project page.
From the Units menu verify: Project units are set to Metric (kg, mm, s, C, mA, mV). Display Values in Project Units is checked (on).
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Project Schematic
1. Double click Static Structural analysis type to add a new system.
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. . . Project Schematic
3. In the Analysis Type field specify 2D.
Note this setting indicates the model to be analyzed is not a full 3D model but represents a symmetry section. It is important that this is set prior to importing geometry as this setting cannot be changed after the import.
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Geometry Setup
4. From the Geometry cell, RMB > Import Geometry and browse to: Gear_Set_2D.stp.
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Preprocessing
6. Set the working unit system:
a. Units > Metric (mm, kg, N, s, mV, mA).
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8. Set the geometry thickness:
a. Highlight the Gear and Rack parts (use shift or control for multi-select). b. Set the thickness field to 12 mm.
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a. Highlight the contact branch branch. b. Change the contact type to No Separation.
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Preprocessing
10. Create a remote point:
a. Set the selection filter to edge select. b. Select the circular inner edge of the gear. c. RMB > Insert > Remote Point.
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Notice that the default location for the remote point is on the circle rather than centered within it. Well next change the remote point location.
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Preprocessing
11. Change the remote point location to the gear center:
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a. Set the selection filter to Face select. b. In the remote point details click in the
Location field to activate the apply/cancel buttons. c. Select the gear face and Apply.
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You should notice the X coordinate field update to reflect the new location.
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Environment
12. Apply remote displacement on the model:
a. Highlight the Static Structural branch. b.RMB > Insert > Remote Displacement. c. Change the scoping method to Remote Point. d.Select Remote Point from the RP list e. Set X, Y and Rotation Z = 0.
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Environment
13. Apply frictionless support to the model:
a. Highlight the right edge of the rack. b.RMB > Insert > Frictionless Support.
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We use a frictionless support along the edge of the rack to simulate the guide the part rides in.
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Environment
14. Apply a force to the model:
a. Select the bottom edge of the Rack. b.RMB > Insert > Force. c. Change to the component method. d.Input a Y component = 2500 N.
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Solution
15. Solve the model.
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Postprocessing
17. Extract the moment reaction in the gear:
a. Highlight the Solution branch. b. From the context menu choose Probe > Moment Reaction. c. In the probe details choose Remote Displacement from the drop down list. d. RMB > Evaluate All Results.
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Conclusion
Our stated goal was to determine the required moment that must be applied to the gear in order to produce a 2500 N force in the rack. We conclude a torque of approximately 92,000 N*mm will be required.
92,000 N*mm
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