topic Re: Best Simulation software in Fusion Support Forum

Best Simulation software

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:40:09 GMT

Hi all,

I have a very keen 11 year old student who wants to make a model train with working gears that he will then laser cut. Before cutting though he wants to simulate his model. What is the best software for him to do this on?

He is outstanding on 123D Design but wants simulation.

Please help!! Thank you!!

Re: Best Simulation software

James.Youmatz — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:20:48 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

Welcome to the Fusion 360 Community!

Glad to hear your son is getting involved so early! What type of simulation are you looking for? Are you referring to motion simulation - i.e. showing the gears working and turning? Or are you referring to physics simulations - i.e. forces acting on a member, etc.

Thanks,

Re: Best Simulation software

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:14:22 GMT

Hi James,
Thanks for the reply.
I believe he just wants to see the gear simulation and their movement. Just to ensure the wheels of his train will move as his gears crank. He is a student in one of my classes and inspiring others!
Cheers,

Marc

Re: Best Simulation software

TheCADWhisperer — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:25:22 GMT

I suspect that you are referring more to animation of kinematics than simulation of physical dynamics.

Re: Best Simulation software

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:31:22 GMT

That probably sounds more technically accurate- excuse my "novice" terminology. There is going to be no weight bearing issues, so i suspect animation would be perfect.

Thank you!

Re: Best Simulation software

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:53:22 GMT

Hi,

I am looking to know which product would be best just to show some basic animation of moving parts please. I don't require any weight bearing information. Just a simple animation to make sure everything fits/works together.

THanks!!