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Symmetric Limits Mate
john_wayman
Member Posts: 2 ✭
Hello,
I have imported a STP model of a linear stage that has 2 carriages running on the same slideways, one carriage at each end, and linked by a toothed belt. The link is such that when I push the 1st carriage towards the centre of the slideways, the other carriage moves the same distance, also towards the centre of the slideways.
How do I mate the carriages to the slideways in Onshape to mimic this behaviour?
I have them mated so they slide independently, with the appropriate limits. I just can't figure out how to get carriage 2 to mirror the movement of carriage 1.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Cheers,
John
I have imported a STP model of a linear stage that has 2 carriages running on the same slideways, one carriage at each end, and linked by a toothed belt. The link is such that when I push the 1st carriage towards the centre of the slideways, the other carriage moves the same distance, also towards the centre of the slideways.
How do I mate the carriages to the slideways in Onshape to mimic this behaviour?
I have them mated so they slide independently, with the appropriate limits. I just can't figure out how to get carriage 2 to mirror the movement of carriage 1.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Cheers,
John
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https://cad.onshape.com/documents/55ed0a897b6b324100b3fffc/w/62652f3d90d8440a476217e1/e/0e90209ea655b64a45489140
First we have a pair of slider mates with limits set, then we have a linear relationship set to tie them together.
Cheers, Owen S
HWM-Water Ltd
HWM-Water Ltd
HWM-Water Ltd