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Here is a practical on computer-aided engineering:

*Practical: Designing a 3 DOF Robot with 2 Links using SolidWorks*

*Objective:*

Design a 3 degrees of freedom (DOF) robot with 2 links using SolidWorks.


The robot should have the following specifications:

- 2 links, each with a length of 100 mm

- 3 DOF: 2 rotational joints and 1 prismatic joint

- The robot should be able to move in a 3D space

*Step 1: Create a new SolidWorks document*

- Open SolidWorks and create a new document.

- Choose the “Part” template and set the units to “MMGS” (millimeters and
grams).

*Step 2: Design the first link*

- Create a new sketch on the “Front” plane.

- Draw a rectangle with a length of 100 mm and a width of 20 mm.

- Extrude the rectangle by 10 mm to create the first link.

- Use the “Fillet” tool to round the edges of the link.

*Step 3: Design the second link*

- Create a new sketch on the “Front” plane.

- Draw a rectangle with a length of 100 mm and a width of 20 mm.


- Extrude the rectangle by 10 mm to create the second link.

- Use the “Fillet” tool to round the edges of the link.

*Step 4: Assemble the links*

- Create a new assembly in SolidWorks.

- Insert the first link into the assembly.

- Insert the second link into the assembly.

- Use the “Mate” tool to connect the two links together.

*Step 5: Add the joints*

- Use the “Revolute” joint tool to create a rotational joint between the two
links.

- Use the “Prismatic” joint tool to create a prismatic joint between the two
links.

- Use the “Fix” tool to fix the joints in place.

*Step 6: Add the actuators*

- Use the “Actuator” tool to create an actuator for each joint.

- Use the “Motor” tool to create a motor for each actuator.

*Step 7: Simulate the robot*

- Use the “Simulation” tool to simulate the robot’s movement.

- Create a new simulation study and set the parameters as desired.

- Run the simulation and observe the robot’s movement.

*Step 8: Analyze the results*


- Use the “Analysis” tool to analyze the results of the simulation.

- Create a new analysis study and set the parameters as desired.

- Run the analysis and observe the results.

*Deliverables:*

- A 3D model of the robot in SolidWorks

- A simulation study of the robot’s movement

- An analysis study of the simulation results

*Grading criteria:*

- Accuracy of the 3D model (30 points)

- Functionality of the simulation (30 points)

- Accuracy of the analysis (30 points)

- Presentation and documentation (10 points)

Note: The points assigned to each criterion can be adjusted according to


the instructor’s discretion.

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