2 Replies Latest reply on Mar 29, 2018 1:27 PM by Roland Schwarz

how to model pneumatic mechanism in basic motion

Adel Taheri Aval Apr 2, 2017 4:27 AM

Hi every body

What kind of power I must insert in the back of piston , to simulate the motion of pneumatic pump.(linear motor, Force, etc ...)

Is there any complete video .

Thank

Adel

Re: how to model pneumatic mechanism in basic motion

Dan Pihlaja Mar 29, 2018 12:54 PM (in response to Adel Taheri Aval)

2017 SOLIDWORKS Help - Introduction to Motion Studies
https://www.solidworks.com/sw/images/content/Training/SIM_Motion_UnderstandingMotion_WP_ENG.pdf
SOLIDWORKS Simulation: Introduction to Motion Analysis

See if these links might help you. They don't have a YouTube video like you are looking for, but describe the set up process, which may help.
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Re: how to model pneumatic mechanism in basic motion

Roland Schwarz Mar 29, 2018 1:27 PM (in response to Adel Taheri Aval)

How does a pneumatic or hydraulic piston work? Pressure is applied to a piston that results in a force. P=F/A. If you're feeling really geeky, you can model pressure on the piston face instead of applying force.

Always be sure to couple at least a small damper to a piston force. Solvers hate undampened motion.
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