A Path mate constrains a selected point on a component to a path. You define the path by selecting one or more entities in the assembly. You can define pitch, yaw, and roll of the component as it travels along the path.
How do you make a sliding mate in Solidworks?
To add a limit mate:
- Click Mate (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Mate.
- Under Mate Selections, select the entities to mate together for Entities to Mate .
- In the PropertyManager, under Advanced Mates: Click Distance or Angle .
- Click . A LimitDistance or LimitAngle mate is added to the assembly.
How do I use collision detection in Solidworks?
To detect collisions as you move or rotate components: Click Move Component or Rotate Component (Assembly toolbar). In the PropertyManager, under Options, select Collision Detection. If the component you are moving touches any other component in the assembly, the collision is detected.
What is width mate in Solidworks?
A width mate constrains a tab between two planar faces. Width references can include: Two parallel planar faces. Two non-parallel planar faces (with or without draft)
What is linear mate in Solidworks?
A Linear/Linear Coupler mate establishes a relationship between the translation of one component and the translation of another component. You can use Linear/Linear Coupler mates in SOLIDWORKS Motion. You can add the mates without having SOLIDWORKS Motion added in.
How do you mate two parts in Solidworks?
Simply hold down Ctrl and select the two entities you wish to mate. The supported mate types are all standard mates (Concentric, Coincident, Equal, etc), as well as some advanced mates (Profile Center, Symmetric and Width) and some mechanical mates (Cam and Slot).
What are mating parts?
The definition of “mating” is simply two areas of one or more parts that contact each other. The areas may be flanges, edges, aligning holes (and their surrounding surfaces) or similar features.
How do you use symmetry mate in Solidworks?
To add a symmetry mate:
- Click Mate (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Mate.
- Under Advanced Mates, click Symmetric .
- Under Mate Selections: Select the plane for Symmetry Plane. Click in Entities to Mate and then select the two entities to be symmetric.
- Click .
How do I use physical dynamics in Solidworks?
Physical Dynamics
- Click Move Component or Rotate Component on the Assembly toolbar.
- In the PropertyManager, under Options, select Physical Dynamics.
- Move the Sensitivity slider to change the frequency with which Physical Dynamics checks for collisions.
- If needed, specify the components to participate in the collision:
