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1-Visitor
December 6, 2017
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Range Variable Function

  • December 6, 2017
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I am looking for a way to create a points file using a function that I can bring into a solid modeler that can be used to create a cam surface. As a simple example, for a circle, I would want an angle in the first column, an x coordinate R*sin(Theta) in the second column and a y coordinate R*cos(Theta) in the second column. I may want to add a fourth column with a function for the profile in the z direction. Thanks, Karl.

Best answer by LucMeekes

Something like this?

LM_20171206_Table.png

Prime 4 file is attached.

 

Success!
Luc

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16-Pearl
December 6, 2017

For a circular cam it's pretty easy.  This should do it.  Other cams are often piecewise, and I've found no simple solutions other than just stepping through each section. 

 

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1-Visitor
December 6, 2017

This solution is good also. The augment function is very helpful. Thanks!

LucMeekes23-Emerald IVAnswer
23-Emerald IV
December 6, 2017

Something like this?

LM_20171206_Table.png

Prime 4 file is attached.

 

Success!
Luc

1-Visitor
December 6, 2017

This is what I had in mind. Thank you very much!