The special capabilities of Surface Constructor kinematic modelling and simulation software
Year: 2018
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The paper introduces the innovative and unique capabilities of the Surface Constructor software application. This tool is intended for modelling and optimizing mating enveloping surfaces that can be used e.g. as tooth surface of gears. The software applies the original Reaching Model theory that can provide surface enveloped by a given surface. The theory handles local and global methods, generating not only the enveloped surface but all the types of local undercuts and global cut such a way. Surfaces and kinematic relations are represented by symbolic algebraic expressions giving the maximal freedom in modelling. Special capability of the tool is showing the R = R ( Φ ) functions that can explore and qualify the abnormalities in mating of surfaces. Moreover it provides special velocity-space features that can reveal the nature and characteristics of the space where motions happen. The tool can apply intermediary generating surface making also possible generating mating surfaces characterized by point-like contact. All these unique features integrated in a complex design system that uses symbolic, numerical and visual representations of the modelled objects. The paper demonstrates every capability of the software tool with concrete applications, in some cases with patented solutions.
Author: L Dudás
Institution: University of Miskolc
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: European Commission
Awards: G5215617913, G8854761416
OpenAlex ID: W2903394210