Simulation

[Anonymous]

How can l simulate or animate rotary draw bending of a pipe

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

I'm not 100% sure if this is what you need. I created an extruded cylinder to use for a pipe. I then created a bend feature and named the bend angle parameter "BendAngle" then run the ilogic script below to animate the parameter 1 degree per loop. the script below will update the bend until it hits 90 degrees.

Parameter.UpdateAfterChange = True
While (Parameter("BendAngle") < 90)
    Parameter("BendAngle") = Parameter("BendAngle") + 1
    System.Threading.Thread.CurrentThread.Sleep(50)
End While

[Anonymous]

Thank you every much Ken Jones. The information you gave me was helpful. l have attached a files that will help you to understand what l am trying to do. The document contains diagrams. The link below also shows a video of a similar process. 

l am still learning to use Autodesk Inventor. l do not have problems with drawing and assembling compents. l am interesent in developing more skills in simulation. 

l am looking foward to hear from you soon.

[Anonymous]

You're welcome.

You should also look at some tutorials for "driving constraints".

Thats one way you can animate parts in assemblies.