Creating Tracks Automatically after Exploding an Assembly

The Explode command can be used to automatically create a track for each of the moved parts involved in the explode. These tracks are created under a new assembly sequence. These tracks can then be reversed and sequenced to generate a proper assembly process for the selected assembly.

Before you begin: In 3D Simulation, open an assembly in a Manufacturing Simulation.
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Exploding an Assembly
  1. From the Simulation section of the action bar, click Explode .
    The Explode Assemblies dialog box is displayed.

  2. Select an assembly (the Wheel Assembly in this scenario).


  3. Set Type to 3D.
  4. Select the Generate Assembly Sequence check box and click OK.
    A new Assembly Sequence is created in the Excitations panel.



    Six new tracks are created under Excitations: one each for Disc and Rim and another four for each of the Log Nuts. The trajectory of these tracks define the paths followed by these parts from the design positions to current positions in the disassemble state.

    Note: The Generate Assembly Sequence check box is available in a Simulation context.
  5. Right-click the Assembly Sequence and select Open Assembly Gantt.
    All the tracks are sequenced in parallel under the Assembly Sequence.



  6. Select each track thumbnail separately and select Reverse Track for each of the tracks.
    Each track is reversed.
  7. Select the Assembly Sequence and run the simulation using either Play in the Compass or the Experience Player.
    All the modified (reversed) tracks are simulated in parallel. The end condition of each track simulation defines the assembled state.

    The final assembly is as shown below.