Motion Simulation & Mechanism Design with SOLIDWORKS Motion 2019

Motion Simulation and Mechanism Design with SOLIDWORKS Motion 2019 is written to help you become familiar with SOLIDWORKS Motion, an add-on module of the SOLIDWORKS software family. This book covers the basic concepts and frequently used commands required to advance readers from a novice to intermediate level in using SOLIDWORKS Motion. SOLIDWORKS Motion allows you to use solid models created in SOLIDWORKS to simulate and visualize mechanism motion and performance. Using SOLIDWORKS Motion early in the product development stage could prevent costly redesign due to design defects found in the physical testing phase. Therefore, using SOLIDWORKS Motion contributes to a more cost effective, reliable, and efficient product design process. Basic concepts discussed in this book include model generation, such as creating assembly mates for proper motion; carrying out simulation and animation; and visualizing simulation results, such as graphs and spreadsheet data. These concepts are introduced using simple, yet realistic examples.

1. Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Motion 2. Animation and Basic Motion - A Single Piston Engine Example 3. A Ball Throwing Example 4. A Simple Pendulum 5. A Spring Mass System 6. A Slider-Crank Mechanism 7. A Rail-Carriage Example 8. A Compound Spur Gear Train 9. Cam and Follower

Kuang-Hua Chang, David Ross Boyd Professor at the University of Oklahoma