Alibre Design

Chapter 19 - Alibre Motion• Prescribed Motion (Translation) typeEach type has its own characteristics and uses:• Force-Torque Actuators - These actuator types are used to specify the force(linear) or torque (rotary) acting on the connected parts. Depending on thephysical characteristics of the parts, and any other parts and physical elementsconnected to them, these actuators may or may not produce any resultantmotion, in the same way that pushing on a door does not necessarily open it.• Prescribed Motion Actuators - These actuator types are used to specify theactual motion of the connected parts, disregarding the force or torque that thatmotion would require.‣ To Add an Actuator:1. In the Motion Explorer, right-click on a constraint.2. Select Insert, then select either Linear or Rotary Actuator. The ActuatorSettings dialog opens.Note: Depending on the constraint, you may be able to add one, both, or neithertype of Actuator.3. In Type, choose either a Force motor or a Linear Motion motor. (For RotaryActuators (motors), you may choose between a Torque motor, and a Rotationmotor.)4. Choose either Constant or Harmonic function‣ To Edit an Actuator:1. Right-click the Actuator in the Motion Explorer, and select Edit.ORDouble-click the Actuator item.538