Creating chain on a curve?

[tgjang]

Hi

I tried to create a chain on a curve, but it failed.
What should I do?

Thanks.

 

 

CHAIN.ics

Edited March 25, 2023 by tgjang

[TMIC_Jason]

We are also interested in this question,
Of course, if it can be added to standard parts or ICM Mech, I think it will be of great help to mechanical design customers.

[IronKevin]

Try the TriBall right-click Link Along Curve option.

[Bertrand Kim]

Hi jang,

Say hello to Sana for me.

I haven't tried Kevin's suggestion above, but I guess there will be something problem with the "direction" of the part with that method.

In my experience, this is not easy to get, and I've already posted a simiallr suggestion. The creation of chains along a path and the creation of cableveyor go hand in hand.

 

 

Kim

Edited March 26, 2023 by Bertrand Kim

[aalbè]

Hi tgjang,

you can use Elements Along 3DCurve in the IC mechanical tools catalog, put the anchor in the center of the chain link and orient it along the tangent of the curve and find the correct number of pieces.

you can't, however, tie the chain to the curve...

Chain test A.ics

[tgjang]

Thank you very much. aalbe.

How to model chains is very informative.

The attached video is one I made over 20 years ago using Pro/E (now Creo Parametric).
I would be grateful if someone could tell me how to create an animation with chains like this in IronCAD. 
Thanks. ^^