Camlinks is an effective way of designing high-speed machines. Concentrating on the dynamic aspects of the machine, mechanisms and motions can be designed and analysed in detail before manufacture. Crank lengths and motions can be altered interactively and their results run on animated drawings of the machine or mechanism. Inertia and forces can then be applied and the resulting torque profiles displayed graphically.

• Design Cams by refining the end motion required. Camlinks will produce a profile for cam manufacture.
• Experiment with different mechanisms.
• Improve product handling: CAD drawing outlines of the machine can be imported into the Camlinks model to check the machine, product timing and clearances.
• Check performance for a range of products: For example, adjusting the motion to deal with products of different sizes.

Of course part of designing a machine is calculating the motion profiles of your motors: these can be used in Camlinks to design the machine and then downloaded into the PTS control system and used as part of the control system.