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10-Marble
May 26, 2026
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How to model a constant-length cable over a pulley (A-B-C) in Creo Mechanism / MDO

  • May 26, 2026
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Hello,

 

I would like to simulate a mechanism consisting of a pendulum (Point A), a pulley (Point B), and a slider (Point C) in an assembly.

 

The conditions are:

- The wire between Point A and Point C is inextensible (constant length, no stretch, no slack).

- The wire passes over Point B (pulley).

- The pendulum is rigid one-part.

 

My questions are:

 

1. Is it possible to build such an assembly model using relations or other Creo mechanisms?

2. Can this model be used for motion simulation in MDO (Mechanism Dynamics Option)?

 

I tried using relations based on measured distances (Analysis → Measure).

However, it seems that the measure feature cannot be used on the left-hand side of a relation, so I could not enforce the constraint properly.

 

Does anyone have suggestions for modeling this kind of system in Creo?

(I am useing Creo11)

 

Thank you in advance.

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2 replies

Van_AG
15-Moonstone
May 26, 2026

For example, create a control sketch in which you can define the constraints you need using the perimeter dimension 

 

Van_AG
15-Moonstone
May 27, 2026

Please take a look at the attached example of a mechanism built to your specifications. I created it using a motion skeleton, but it can also be built using standard parts. The `body_skel_ground` in the example is optional, but if you remove it, you won’t be able to redefine the connections for `body_skel_001`. The mechanism includes two servo motors with identical motion profiles.