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System Minimum and Recommended Specifications To get the best MachineBuilder experience, please consult the following minimum and recommended requirements. System Requirements Specifications Minimum Recommended CPU 4 Cores 4 Cores RAM 8 GB 16 GB GPU Integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 or better Nvidia GTX 960 or better VRAM Integrated 2 GB Display 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 Hardware Acceleration Additionally, make sure the Use hardware acceleration when available setting is toggled on in your browser. This allows your browser to use your system’s hardware to better improve your MachineBuilder experience. Here’s how to access the toggle in your browser. Google Chrome (Recommended Browser) Found at chrome://settings/system . If it is off, toggle it on and click Restart to relaunch your browser. Microsoft Edge Found at edge://settings/system . If it is off, toggle it on and click Restart to relaunch your browser. Firefox Found at about …

This guide explains how to change navigation controls in MachineBuilder and what the controls are. How to change navigation controls Open the menu in the top left corner and select Settings. Go to Mouse Settings. Under Change Default Mouse Settings, select your preferred controls. Vention Controls (Default) Zoom: Scroll up to zoom in, down to zoom out. Pan: Click and hold the right mouse button, then drag.. Rotate: Click and hold the middle mouse button, then drag to rotate. Solidworks Controls Zoom: Scroll wheel or hold Shift + middle mouse button and drag. Pan: Hold Control + middle mouse button and drag. Rotate: Click and hold the middle mouse button, then drag. Creo Controls Zoom: Scroll wheel or hold Control + middle mouse button and drag. Pan: Hold Shift + middle mouse button and drag. Rotate: Click and hold the middle mouse button, then drag. AutoCAD Zoom: Scroll wheel. Pan: Middle mouse button drag …

This guide explains the snapping increment functionality in MachineBuilder. What is a snapping increment? The snapping increment serves two purposes: It presets the spacing for attaching components. It controls the resolution (jump distance) when translating a component using the slider. Why use the 45mm increment? We recommend using the 45mm increment, as the Vention ecosystem is designed around this measurement. It helps avoid misalignment and provides a smoother design experience. Unit & Increment Selection Choose metric or imperial units from the dropdown menu. Below that, select the snapping increment, which defines the distance between snapping points. Snapping (Attaching) Parts When moving components for attachment, connector icons appear on the secondary component at intervals matching the selected increment, allowing you to snap parts together accordingly. Translating Parts Once a component is attached, you may translate it to another location. The snapping increment controls how far parts will “jump” during translation.

This guide shows you how to navigate in 3D space within MachineBuilder. We recommend using a mouse while using MachineBuilder and not a trackpad. Zooming In/Out Use your mouse’s scroll wheel to zoom in and out of your design. By default, scrolling up will zoom in and scrolling down will zoom out. You can invert this in mouse settings in the Settings menu. Panning Click and hold the right mouse button, then drag your mouse across the design space to pan. Rotating There are three ways to rotate your view in MachineBuilder. Click and hold the scroll wheel, then drag your mouse across the design space to rotate 3your view around the initially clicked point. Hold the space bar, click and hold the left mouse button, and then drag your mouse across the design space to rotate your view around the initially clicked point. Hover your cursor over …

This guide explains how to use the measurement tools in MachineBuilder. Face to Face This tool allows you to measure the distance between two parallel planar surfaces. From the measurement tool drop-down, select “Measure Face to Face”. Once selected, left-click on the first planar surface in your design to set the starting point. Then, left-click on the second parallel planar surface to measure the distance between them. Tip: Use the shortcut “M” on your keyboard to open the face-to-face measurement tool. Edge This tool allows you to measure the length of an edge or the radius of a circular feature. From the measurement tool drop-down, select “Measure Edge”. After selecting it, left-click on the desired linear edge to get the length, or on a circular edge to measure the radius. Tip: Use the shortcut “E” on your keyboard to open the Edge measurement …

This guide will show you the basics of inserting a component into your MachineBuilder design using our click-and-click interface. Inserting a component without connections Inserting a component requires just two mouse clicks. First, left-click the desired part in the parts library to select it. Then, left-click in your design space to insert it. The part will be added at the clicked location. You can adjust the part’s orientation by pressing the left or right arrow keys before inserting it into your design. Inserting a component with a connection to another part Select your desired part in the parts library by left-clicking on it. Then, move your cursor over to your structure. As you approach, it automatically snaps to the closest point at the preset Snapping Increment. Once snapped, adjust the orientation using the left and right arrow keys on your keyboard or screen. Finally …

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… Solid Edge (.par) Parasolid (.x_t) Unigraphics-NX (.prt) Autodesk Inventor (.ipt) Creo - Pro/E (.prt) You also have the option to import in STEP, STL or IGES. Your design possibilities now extend far beyond the Parts Library. You can now instantly visualize your own components side-by-side with Vention Parts, directly from your favorite CAD system. How to import a CAD file into a Design Importing parts in Vention is simple. From the MachineBuilder you just have to open the menu in the top left corner and select CAD file import. A new “Part Importer” window will appear that will ask you to select your file you would like to import. You can either click on “Select your file” or drag a file into the window. After selecting your part, change to the “Add Connectors” tab. From here, select the “add connector” icon and attach it to the …

M10-1.5 x 34 - - Mecademic Meca500 ST-RB-007-0001 v2 4 M6-1.0 x 21 - HW-FN-005-0020 Mecademic Meca500 PS ST-RB-007-0002 4 M6-1.0 x 53 - - Omron TM5 ST-RB-014-0001 4 M10-1.5 x 21 40 Nm - Omron TM12/14 ST-RB-014-0002 4 M10-1.5 x 37 40 Nm - Universal Robots UR3 180x180mm plate ST-RB-001-0004 4 M8-1.25 x 46 6.5 Nm HW-FN-003-0035 Universal Robots UR3 225x225mm plate ST-RB-001-0005 4 M8-1.25 x 46 6.5 Nm HW-FN-003-0035 Universal Robots UR5 180x180mm plate ST-RB-001-0002 4 M8-1.25 x 47 10 Nm HW-FN-003-0035 Universal Robots UR5 225x225mm plate ST-RB-001-0003 4 M8-1.25 x 47 10 Nm HW-FN-003-0035 …

How to export a Vention design as a STEP file? Exporting a design from Vention is super simple. You can either do it from the MachineBuilder or from the design summary page. From the MachineBuilder you just have to open the menu in the top left corner and select CAD file export. A loading window will appear while the STEP file is generating and tell you that your Vention assembly is ready to download. From the design summary page you can download it from the “Documentation” section by clicking on “3D Model” under “Technical Documents” highlighted in blue below Exporting your Vention assembly as a STEP file A STEP file is the most widely used type file to represent a 3D objects. It is like the universal language of CAD software. Being able to export your Vention assembly as a STEP file will allow you to visualize it in your …

This guide explains how to select multiple parts at once in MachineBuilder using both click and drag window methods. Ctl + Click To select multiple parts at once, hold Ctrl and Left-click on each subsequent part. Left Drag Select Click and hold the left mouse button in open space, then drag from left to right. This action creates a drag window that selects all parts fully inside it. Right Drag Select Click and hold the left mouse button in open space, then drag from right to left. This action creates a drag window that selects all parts that come in contact with it.

Overview Collaborative robots, such as Universal Robot, FANUC, and Doosan, have become an integral part of many manufacturing processes. Both modular and highly customizable, this technology can be adapted to an increasingly widening range of engineering and manufacturing applications. MAP providers have pushed automation technology to become largely “plug and play” via the availability of productized fixed-height pedestals or telescopic columns, though the design of a custom base or pedestal remains commonplace in today’s market. If users wish to design their own pedestal, the force, weight, and reach of a robot can vary widely and must be accounted for in any given application. There exists a few standard open-source stands in Vention’s public assembly library , but individual verification must be performed against the intended use case. This article will walk through key steps to verify the stability of your custom robot base. Stability Verification Two major …

Overview Vention cloud-based MachineBuilder offers an intuitive 3D environment to quickly assemble industrial equipment. Unlike a traditional CAD, Vention’s approach to “assembly constraints” does not rely on connections between faces and edges of selected parts. Instead, Vention’s assembly constraints are based on “automatic connection,” with each connector defining all degrees of freedom of a given part. In most cases, this means that each new part can be added and constrained to an assembly in a single mouse click. This means that a user who masters the guide below can design industrial equipment in literally minutes, instead of hours or days. In this how-to guide, we will cover basic, as well as more advanced, part insertion and connection functionalities of the Vention MachineBuilder platform. Inserting and connecting parts Unlike traditional CAD software, Vention’s cloud-based MachineBuilder does not require users to insert parts into the 3D …

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Manufacturing, assembly, and inspection fixtures share several common elements of design. The following guide covers the basic design principles that Vention uses for jigs and fixtures. This guide will discuss the various tool body options available, how to select the proper locators and locator end-tips for a specific application, and how to configure clamps and supports. 1. Design the tool body The orientation of the workpiece which will be most appropriate for the application must first be determined. This orientation can be flat, angled, or vertical and is driven by considerations such as workpiece geometry, the type of operation being performed on the workpiece, and ergonomics. A tool body should use modular components which can be configured to the most appropriate orientation, such that the fixture can be reused for several workpieces as products evolve and manufacturing needs change. High-rigidity T-slot aluminum extrusions are an ideal choice …

Overview This Vention Design Tip features a comprehensive guide on selecting the appropriate conveyor product for your application based on your speed and load requirements. Vention’s roller and belt conveyors are both featured in this document, along with two different drive types: Stepper Motor and AC motor with VFD. All components are available in Vention’s 3D Machine Builder and can be added to any assembly. All Conveyor applications can be coupled with Vention’s MachineMotion controller and MachineApps. Conveyor types Belt Conveyors 2200 Belt Conveyor Datasheet 3200 Belt Conveyor Datasheet Roller Conveyors 585 Roller Conveyor Datasheet 855 Roller Conveyor Guide 1395 Roller Conveyor Guide Conveyor drive types AC Motors AC Motor and VFD Guide Servo Motors Servo Motor Specs MachineMotion 2 Specs Conveyor accessories Accessories Gearboxes 5:1 Planetary Inline ( MO-PT-001-0001 ) 5:1 Right-Angle ( MO-PT-001-0003 ) AC Motors and VFDs Comparing the …

This guide explains how to resize single and multiple extrusions in MachineBuilder. Resize on Insertion When inserting a new extrusion, resize it by dragging the arrow at the end. Click elsewhere in the design space or press “Escape” to confirm. Resize Single Extrusion To resize an already placed extrusion, right-click and select “Resize Extrusion.” Drag the arrows at the ends to adjust the length, then click outside the design space or press “Escape” to confirm. Tip: Use the “L” shortcut after selecting the extrusion to resize. Resize Multiple Extrusions To resize multiple parallel extrusions at once, select them all, then either press “L” or right-click and choose “Resize Selected Extrusion.” Drag the arrows at the ends to adjust the length, then click outside the design space or press “Escape” to confirm.

Overview Many components in a manufacturing environment must be secured to a cart or mount for proper functionality. The design process for this assembly, however, requires more than simply creating a mount. You must secure all key components and ensure the assembly is stable enough for all possible orientations and functional movements. This verification is crucial to protecting not only the equipment but also any nearby workers. In this article, we’ll cover how to verify the stability of an assembly where the mounted equipment does not move while in use. Stability The stability of an object generally depends on two things: the width of its base, and the height of its center of mass. We know intuitively that a narrow, top-heavy object is much less stable (i.e., easier to knock over) than a very wide, bottom-heavy object. The same principle must be kept in mind when …

(MO-LM-010-0001) on 16mm hardened steel shaft (MO-LM-014-XXXX) Suitable for high duty cycle applications requiring minimum friction Shaft available in lengths of 585mm, 855mm, 1530mm and 2295mm Bearing capacity: 1kN each Roller wheels, concentric (MO-LM-001-0028) and eccentric (MO-LM-001-0027) Wheel material: fiber glass reinforced nylon Mounted on 2x double-sealed deep-groove ball bearings Roller radial and axial capacity: 280N each N/A N/A Linear bearings (MO-LM-010-0001) on 16mm hardened steel shaft (MO-LM-014-XXXX) Suitable for high duty cycle applications requiring minimum friction Shaft available in lengths of 585mm, 855mm, 1530mm and 2295mm Bearing capacity: 1kN each Roller wheels, concentric (MO-LM-001-0028) and eccentric (MO-LM-001-0027) Wheel material: fiber glass reinforced nylon Mounted on 2x double-sealed deep-groove ball bearings Roller radial and axial capacity: 280N each Displacement …