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Range Variable Function

KarlFleischer
4-Participant

Range Variable Function

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.

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LucMeekes
23-Emerald III
(To:KarlFleischer)

Something like this?

LM_20171206_Table.png

Prime 4 file is attached.

 

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Luc

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4 REPLIES 4

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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KarlFleischer
4-Participant
(To:DJF)

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

LucMeekes
23-Emerald III
(To:KarlFleischer)

Something like this?

LM_20171206_Table.png

Prime 4 file is attached.

 

Success!
Luc

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

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