How can I run 2 Mechanisms at once?

[drewboy23]

Hello all,

Kinematics question: I have 2 Mechanism's set up in a CATProduct. I can run each separately, but how can I set if up to run both at once.

Basically I have 2 parts that follow the same path for a cetain distance, then divide into separate paths at a certain point of interference.

Any help would be great!
Thanks!!!

 

[itsmyjob]

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Eric N.
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[drewboy23]

Thanks Eric!

Actually I just figured it out and my boss is quite impressed.

 

[drewboy23]

OK. So I have my sequence running two different simulations. . But, new problem. Each of the 2 mechanisms, have commands that are limited from 0-750in. When I create the simulation, again both run from 0-750in. However, when I run my sequence, both moving parts that start at the same point, quickly get out of sync.

If 2 points move along different curves, the same distance and set to take the same time - shouldn't they move at the same speed?