A kinematic analysis is often considered when the motion or displacement of an assembly is dominated by the joints within the system. A kinematic analysis is considered rigid when deflections are totally characterized by the joints, or can be flexible, when the stiffness of the moving parts is taken into consideration.

RELATED FEA CAPABILITIES INCLUDE

• Critical point trace plot.
• System level simulation to determine interaction with controls
• Load cycle prediction for fatigue evaluation input
• System stability / excitation