Videos

The following links point to the tutorials, which are posted on our YouTube channel TutorialsSAM.

Basics

Running a sample project

Building a new mechanism

Graphical construction of a mechanism

Two position synthesis of 4-bar linkage mechanism

Elements - kinematics

Rack and pinion

Spring and non-linear spring

Non linear spring as end stop

Input

Various ways of driving a mechanism

Input angle and elongation - hydraulic cylindre

Input relative angle

Input nodal position

Input linear function - segments

Input cycloid and spline function - linear actuator

Input table text file

Loads and force - kinetotostatics

Apply loads, force and torque

Results

Display curves and export

User defined expressions

Optimization

Driving torque optimization

Path optimization

Other topics

Various display options

Import-export graphics and mechanism

Import graphics components

Export graphics components

Specials

Slider tilt linear guide

Examples

Slider driven gear transmission

Hypocycloid planetary mechanism

Mobility analysis degree-of-freedom

Driving torque in transfer mechanism

Force in belt drive

Force vector - knee press

Differential teeth belt xy drive

Approximate straight line mechanisms

Exact straight line mechanisms

Bed adjustment mechanism

Car wiper single blade mechanism

Car convertible roof