Introduction to Mechanism Design

The optional Mechanism Design module of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire is a kinematics design tool. This tool can be used to: • Create simple and complex mechanical mechanisms. • Define connections between assembly components. • Define servo motors and various parameters for them. • Drag the mechanism through the desired range of motion. • Analyze the velocity and acceleration of components in the assembly. • Run the mechanism through its motion cycle. • Create trace curves for moving parts in the assembly. • Create a motion envelope for the moving parts in the assembly. • Create an MPEG or other video of the mechanism in motion.