26.2.1. Circle Roller

The circle roller is a geometric entity that is defined by a circle.

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Figure 26.6 Circle Roller geometric entity

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Figure 26.7 Dimension information for Circle Roller

26.2.1.1. Modeling Options

The user can create a circle roller geometry as follows.

  • Point, Distance

    • Point: Selects a point to define the center of circle roller.

    • Distance: Inputs a radius of circle roller.

26.2.1.2. Properties

The user can modify properties for the circle roller such as geometry information, contact characteristics using Roller property page.

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Figure 26.8 Roller property page [Characteristic page]

  • Radius (R): Defines the radius of circle roller.

  • Depth: Defines a depth of circle roller.

  • Assembled Radius: Defines the radius that assembly is worked considering of circle roller.

  • No. of Inner Contact Points: Defines the additional contact points in one workpiece.

  • Contact Parameter: Defines contact properties between the circle roller and workpiece. For more information, click here.