Nonlinear Quasi-Static (NLSTAT) subcase with Large Displacement (LGDISP) is used here to
simulate the interaction between rack and pinion. Contact tracking is based on continuous
sliding contact algorithm.
FE Model
Element Types
CHEXA
The linear material properties are:
MAT1
Young’s Modulus
2.1E5 MPa
Poisson's Ratio
0.3
Density
7.85E-9
Results
The deformations are compared (Figure 2).Figure 2. Displacement Contour