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The software has a redesigned user interface, a new set of features and some versions include a built-in generation capability. We invite you to visit our website for more information and videos.MechGen 1.0: A drawing tool that allows the user to input coordinates for a linkage in the first task position and five coordinate frames for the end effector. The user can then generate a 3D model in SOLIDWORKS. Currently, the software is able to produce a model of the following linkages: planar four-bar, planar six-bar, spherical four-bar, and spherical six-bar. The designer has the option to choose several link "themes" for the link cross-section that includes an "H" bar, "T" bar, rectangular, square, or even create a linkage with a mirror image to help the designer create double-shear links. Options to change link size and bearing diameter and scale the linkage are also available. MechGen 2.0: Has all the features of MechGen 1.0 plus a five-position synthesis feature that generates planar four-bar design candidates. The five task positions of the coupler link are specified in a SOLIDWORKS sketch that is in your existing model. MechGen 2.0 reads the sketch and designs a set of four-bar linkages that achieve your goal. A previewer allows you to see the operation of various linkages. Select the linkage you like and have MechGen create a SOLIDWORKS assembly that you can import directly into your model. This version includes a Browser Mode that allows solutions saved in the Generator Mode to be reopened for later use.MechGen 3.0: Has all the features of MechGen 2.0 plus a five-position synthesis feature that generates planar six-bar design candidates. The designer specifies five task positions of a 3R open chain in a SOLIDWORKS sketch that is part of your existing model. MechGen 3.0 reads the sketch and designs a set of six-bar linkages that achieve your goal. A previewer allows you to see the operation of the various linkages. Select the linkage you like and have MechGen create a SOLIDWORKS assembly that you can import directly into your model. This version includes a Browser Mode that allows solutions saved in the Generator Mode to be reopened for later use.

Singular Designs is a software and consultation firm that specializes in planar, non-planar, and spherical linkages. Research includes synthesis procedures, linkage singularities, symmetry, design software, and ranking criteria.

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http://synthetica.eng.uci.edu/singulardesigns

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