drawing chains

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by J.Lawton, Jul 8, 2004.

  1. J.Lawton

    J.Lawton Guest

    i need to put length of chains around a pulley, sprocket etc any idea on the
    easiest and quickest way to do this


    conveyor man
     
    J.Lawton, Jul 8, 2004
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    steve Guest

    hi J

    I find the quickest way for a static chain is to model as a multi-body
    part.
    Sketch the chain centre line, model inner & outer link as separate
    bodies,
    Convert chain centre line into single spline & curve pattern the inner
    link at twice the pitch, then the outer link the same, add a couple of
    axis to aid assembly and you're done. I can email an example if any
    ones interested.

    steve
     
    steve, Jul 9, 2004
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    Len K. Mar Guest

    Steve,

    I'd be interested in seeing your model as a design excercise.

    Always wondered how it might be done.

    Your methodology appears sound and I'd like to see how you did it.

    Thanks in advance

    Len
     
    Len K. Mar, Jul 9, 2004
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