Using the [Gear] Constraint to Rotate Gears

Using the [Gear] Constraint to Rotate Gears

New Feature in IRONCAD 2024
A new [Gear] constraint has been added to the placement constraints.
This section explains how to simulate gear rotation using this feature.

Procedure:

[1] Position the two gear parts using the TriBall tool.

WarningThe gears must be manually positioned.

[2] Fix the shafts using [Fixed in Parent],
Apply constraints between each gear and its corresponding shaft.

[3] Apply the [Gear] constraint between the two gears.

Please refer to the video below.

IC-127

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