Chapter 1
The Dynamic Simulation Environment
Simulation overview
During a typical design process, designers go through a series of typical questions, such as: do the parts fit together? Do the parts move well together? Is there interference? Do the parts follow the right path? Even though most of these questions can be catered for by 3D CAD and rendering software, there may be other questions that cannot. For example, designers may want to know the machinery time cycle. Is the actuator powerful enough? Is the link robust enough? Can we reduce weight? All these questions can only be answered by building a working prototype or a series of prototypes. The major issues with this method are that it is timely and costly. An alternative cost-effective ...
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