How can I create a hole in a solid using Simscape Multibody?

How do I design a Simscape Multibody model that has a plate with a hole a few inches away from the center?

 

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

For making the plate with a hole , here are two methods that you can try:

1. You can create a STEP file in CAD and then import that in multibody: 

https://www.mathworks.com/help/sm/ug/specifying-solid-geometry.html#mw_762a6758-a52e-4a8d-9554-e60230c41f73

2. You can define a cross section and then extrude it (in MATLAB) to make the part

https://www.mathworks.com/help/sm/ug/modeling-extrusions-and-revolutions.html

The second example also has a Cross-Sections with Holes example that will be useful for your case and help you creating the custom solid block. Following link provides more information:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/sm/ug/modeling-extrusions-and-revolutions.html#mw_6c6ad963-ff8a-4f66-91dd-f5b1746eded6