How to simulate Torque in fusion 360 ?

How to simulate Torque in fusion 360 ?

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How to simulate Torque in fusion 360 ?

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Hello, 
Currently using fusion 360 to design parts that are intended to be actuated by dc motors and servos, I am wondering if fusion has a tool that could help me know the amount of the torque that is needed to rotate this parts along some specific axes.

I have heard that Inventor might help with this king of simulations, but as I only know fusion at the moment, I prefered to ask before diving into Inventor.

Thank you for your help.

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MoshiurRashid
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Hi

 

Thanks for posting.

Do you have learning experience with fusion 360 simulation platform?  

Moshiur Rashid
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tjstephens
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This isn't really something that you can simulate easily, and will require some hand-calculations although it's very difficult to be more specific without knowing what you're trying to design.

 

You will need to work out the masses of the moving bits (which you can get from Fusion), measure the centre of masses (if relevant to the design), again with Fusion. Then, you'll need to work out the friction losses on the moving bits, based on the materials at the interfaces and whether they're greased, etc. This will need some information from somewhere like Engineeringtoolbox.com

Once you have all that, you'll have an idea of the force required to move the parts, and can then use the diameter of your leadscrew/length of your actuator arm to calculate the torque required on the motor. 

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