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    CATIA V5R17 Coil Spring Simulation

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    Steps showing a solution to create a Coil Spring simulation using CATIA V5R17. Please visit our free website at http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com

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    CATIA V5R17 Coil Spring Simulation

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    Steps showing a solution to create a Coil Spring simulation using CATIA V5R17. Please visit our free website at http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com

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    Steps showing a solution to create a Coil Spring simulation using CATIA V5R17. Please visit our free website at http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com

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    CATIA V5R17 Coil Spring Simulation

    Uploaded by

    Bill Harbin
    Steps showing a solution to create a Coil Spring simulation using CATIA V5R17. Please visit our free website at http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com

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    Coil Spring Simulation using


    CATIA DMU Kinematics

    Website = http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com Prepared by: Bill Harbin –Technical Director 12-Sep-09


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     The following licenses are required to
    create the Spring Simulation:

     Generative Shape Design


     Mechanical Part Design
     Digital Mockup Kinematics

    Website = http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com Prepared by: Bill Harbin –Technical Director 12-Sep-09


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     Before we begin, please understand that
    this is a “work-around”.
     Many times CATIA doesn't work the way
    we would like it to.
     Therefore, we must accept “work-arounds”
    to get the job done without using
    additional software.
     As always, if anyone has a different, more
    expedient process, please share your
    views on our website forum.

    Website = http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com Prepared by: Bill Harbin –Technical Director 12-Sep-09


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     Step 1: Create the Parts, Assembly, and
    Kinematic.

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     Since we used a closed, ground end coil
    spring, we broke the spring to
    compress/extend the middle helix only.

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     Step 2: Create planes through upper &
    lower points of the spring helix.
    Create the
    upper plane in
    a Fixed Part.

    Create the lower


    plane in a
    Moveable Part.

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     Step 3: Apply Pitch formula to the helix.

    c) Divide by the
    number of coils.
    a) Double pick ‘Pitch’,
    right click the value,
    edit the Formula.

    b) Pick ‘Height’ to fill


    in the Parameter
    d) Pick OK.

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     Step 4: Apply Height formula to the helix.
    b) Pick the upper and
    lower planes. Apply
    Keep Measure.

    a) Double pick ‘Height’,


    right click the value,
    Measure Between.

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     Step 5: Run a Kinematic test.

    a) Run a Kinematic to
    check the applied
    formulas.

    c) Pick ‘Measure
    Between\Length’.
    Observed should be ‘Yes’.

    b) Activate Sensors.

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     Step 5 (cont’d): Run a Kinematic test.
    b) Notice the Spring is
    highlighted indicating
    an update is required.

    a) Enter a value.

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     Step 5 (cont’d): Run a Kinematic test.
    Notice the Spring has
    updated to the new height.

    a) Pick Update.
    b) Pick OK. If CATIA would update the
    Part automatically, the rest
    c) If no update, of this explanation would
    try Ctrl+U be moot. However…

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     Step 6: Record a ‘Video Simulation’.
    b) Pick Video
    Properties.

    c) Select a file pathway


    and rename (optional).

    a) Pick Tools,
    Image, Video.

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     Step 6 (cont’d): Record a ‘Video Simulation’.

    b) Pick an
    a) Pick Record. element. Still
    Nothing happens. no recording…

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     Step 6 (cont’d): Record a ‘Video Simulation’.

    b) Pick Pause.
    Repeat Step 5, then
    Step 6 for each
    a) Pick somewhere
    incremental
    in the open field.
    movement.
    Notice Recording
    frame 1.

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     Conclusion: We hope this “work-around”
    proves useful for those who need to show a
    Spring Simulation.
     This Simulation was performed on CATIA V5
    R17 SP8.
     Maybe in a subsequent release Dassault will
    make it possible for updates on Parts to
    occur automatically.
     As always, if anyone has a different, more
    expedient process, please share your views
    on our website forum.
    Website = http://bndtechsource.ucoz.com Prepared by: Bill Harbin –Technical Director 12-Sep-09

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