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ME 347 - HW #4 Introduction To CAD - Prof. Hamed Hatami-Marbini Instructions
ME 347 - HW #4 Introduction To CAD - Prof. Hamed Hatami-Marbini Instructions
Instructions
1. Download all of STEP files in a folder. Then import them into the assembly by changing the file
type to STEP.
Import the STEP files one by one; you cannot import multiple files at once.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded using the following rubric
Criteria Points
Assembly is fully formed and work as the provided movies 10
There are some incorrect mates and it does not work as shown in the animation 7
There are missing parts in assembly 4
No submission OR files cannot be opened 0
Problem Statement
In this homework, you are supposed to assemble a planetary gearbox. It has different parts including:
Planet gears
Sun gear
Ring gear
Shaft
The above parts are given in STEP format. You need to assemble the above items using appropriate mates.
There is an animation (available on the blackboard) showing how the mechanism should be assembled.
Note that
the planet gears, sun gear or shaft should NOT move axially
Screw mate is NOT required
There is no color preference
Rotation of the sun gear and planer gears should be synchronized as shown in the animation. To
this end, you need to use Mechanical mates, e.g. Gear Mate.