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    How to use lisp to automate assembly?

    Yes for the the regions that would contact I do have 3d parts. Otherwise I could not use the 'aminterfere' command. I have the rotational matrices of the components that need to be matched. So I use lisp to auotmatically orient them w.r.t each other. However due to slight error in the matrices...
  2. popsin

    How to use lisp to automate assembly?

    Hi, I am trying to match up components automatically. For that I have the 2 parts in initial alignment. What i intend to do is use the 'aminterfere' command and check if there is interference. If there is interference then I would like to move the parts away. And continue this process till the...
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    calculating contact area between surfaces

    Hi, I am trying to to calculate the contact areas bewteen two assembled components. Has anyone got any idea about how to do it in mechanical desktop? Also its possible to convert a 3D surface to a 3D solid? Thanks
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    How to measure contact areas between surfaces

    Hi, I am trying to measure the area of contact between 2 surfaces ( mechanical desktop). Can anyone help me with the procedure if its at all possible. All does nyone know how to convert a 3D surface into a 3D solid? Thanks

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