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Mechanical Variation Modeler (MVM) 3DCS Mechanical Variation Modeler is built on the 3DCS platform incorporating 3DCS Mechanical Modeler into its base functionality to model complicated linkages and mechanical assemblies with easy to apply Moves, Joints, and Constraints.

 

             3DCS Mechanical Variation Modeler (MVM) is an easy-to-use variation analysis solution for mechanical and kinematic assemblies. It provides a library of joints and constraints to model assembly processes beyond the 3-2-1 locating method. Assemblies can be fixed or move through a range of motion. MVM can move the assembly through a range of Motion for Visualization purpose.

 

The difference between an Analyst (VA) model and a MVM or mechanical modeler model (Mechanical model) in 3DCS is the moves. With Analyst moves, the parts are fully constrained with no degrees of freedom remaining for motion. With Mechanical moves, degrees of freedom may remain available for motion or for fastening to other links/parts. The GD&T and measures used in a Mechanical model are the same as in an Analyst model.

 

The library of Mechanical joint and constraint moves allows users to directly model the assembly process of mechanisms. For example, a four-bar linkage could be modeled with three revolute joint moves and one cylindrical joint move.3DCS will automatically drop over-constrained degrees of freedom or produce as error message when unable to do so. 3DCS MVM will be able to validate functionality of mechanical systems such as suspension systems, Gear Shifters, landing gear, doors, switches, Engine and other mechanisms.