Object3DCutter

This simulation component enables cutting a dynamic 3D object by a defined plane.

When to use

Use this simulation component if you want to cut a dynamic 3D object. This feature enables to simulate saw blades to cut any dynamic 3D objects.

How to use

Add this simulation component from the simulation component library. Define the 3D object, which acts as the saw blade by selecting a 3D object either in the 3D View window or in the Assembly Structure window using the select button in the Object3D property. Pick three points to create a cutting plane on the saw blade by selecting the buttons GlobalP1, GlobalP2 and GlobalP3. If the input 'EnableCutting' is set to 'True', all dynamic 3D objects cut by the cutting plane will be split into two objects.

Note

The property RigidBodyBehavior of the 3D object, which acts as the saw blade, must be None.

Parameters

GlobalP1/GlobalP2/GlobalP3

Indicating the points of the cutting plane in global coordinates.

SeperationAfterSlice

Indicates the separation in m of the new 3D objects after they are sliced. The separation is normal to the plane.

Object3D

The 3D object which acts as a saw. The pose of the plane is linked to this object. The property RigidBodyBehavior of the 3D object, which acts as the saw blade, must be None.

Inputs

EnableCutting

Enables the cutting process. If a dynamic 3D object can be detected within the plane, the object will be cut at this position. A cut is made on each positive flange on that input.

Example

In this example, the saw is moved with a guide carriage along the cutting axis and in z-direction with a lifting cylinder. The plane on the blade is visible when the Object3DCutter simulation component is selected. This can be seen in the following picture. The saw blade is the unselected, orange 3D object.