Defining Pin1

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the Connections folder and select Pin.
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Type:
    1. Select the face of the left hole from part link<1> for Cylindrical Faces/Edges .
    2. Select the cylindrical face from part actuator_piston<1> for Cylindrical Faces/Edges .
    3. Select the face of the opposite hole from part link<1> for Cylindrical Faces/Edges .
  3. Under Type, clear both options.
  4. Under Connection Type, select Distributed.
  5. Under Options:
    1. Select English (IPS) in Unit .
    2. Type 1e6 for Axial Stiffness .
    3. Make sure that the Rotational Stiffness is set to zero.
  6. Click .