--- title: 3DCS Mechanical Modeler Software | Add Joints, Constraints and Kinematic Assemblies description: Determine the impact of variation on your assembly with 3DCS Mechanical Modeler which adds kinematic moves to your Tolerance Analysis model. --- [![DCS Homepage](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Logos/Official_Logo_PNG_Lg_Transparent-1.png?width=241&name=Official_Logo_PNG_Lg_Transparent-1.png "DCS Homepage")](http://www.3dcs.com) Search this site on Google Search # 3DCS Mechanical Modeler Add kinematic and mechanical joints and constraints to your 3DCS models # Apply Joints and Constraints and Analyze Through the Full Range of Motion Not all parts and assemblies are static. Many move, react and change during their operation, whether a robotic arm, the shocks of an automobile, the landing gear of a plane or the pistons in an engine. Variation can affect these kinds of assemblies throughout their operation.    Using a new set of kinematic Joints and Constraints and unique simulation, 3DCS Mechanical Modeler can determine the impact of variation on your assembly through its entire range of motion.    With built-in tools like the Degree of Freedom counter, 3DCS Mechanical Modeler allows users to tackle a whole new breadth of models and applications.    **3DCS Mechanical Modeler is an add-on module for 3DCS software solutions, available in all versions, and adding a new toolbar containing Joints and Constraints, Mechanical Moves, Deviation in Motion and the Degree of Freedom counter. **   **[Learn More About the Improvements to 3DCS Mechanical](http://mkt.3dcs.com/3dcs-for-siemens-nx-cad-part-2-mechanical)**     # Include Kinematics and Joints and Constraints Mix standard moves with mechanical moves, or use easy-to-apply mechanical moves to quickly model and analyze assemblies [**](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) ### [Add to existing models or create fully mechanical models](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) [**](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) ### [Extract Joints and Constraints from CAD](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) [**](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) ### [Analyze through the full range of motion](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) [**](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) ### [Validate your moves with Degree of Freedom Counter](http://295751.hs-sites.com/) [![Download the Brochure](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/295751/3a9d70ac-3457-46c5-aa0e-0caec563ea11.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/295751/3a9d70ac-3457-46c5-aa0e-0caec563ea11) ## **Create Connect Joints and Kinematic Assemblies** ### Determine the effect of variation on mechanical models Engines, gears, pistons, levers, arms, linkages can all be modeled using mechanical moves and Joints and Constraints. 3DCS Mechanical Modeler simulates connected parts and can deviate those parts through their range of motion, validating the build at each step. Find out if your assembly will build and function given your GD&T and assembly process.  ## **Benefits of using Mechanical Modeler** - Speed up and simplify modeling of kinematic assemblies - model complicated linkages and mechanical assemblies - Combine 3D Variation and Kinematic Analysis - Dpeict variation on kinematic assemblies through their range of motion in place of fixed locations   - ![Box cutter machine assembly](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hubfs/images/Website_Refresh_2016/3DCS/Mechanical%20Modeler/Box%20Cutter%202.jpg "Box cutter machine assembly") - ![Piston clearance on V8 engine](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hubfs/images/Website_Refresh_2016/3DCS/Mechanical%20Modeler/assembled-d-and-t.png "Piston clearance on V8 engine") - ![Piston head GD&T optimization](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hubfs/images/Website_Refresh_2016/3DCS/Mechanical%20Modeler/piston-head-gd-and-t.png "Piston head GD&T optimization") - ![Landing gear door clearance and closure](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hubfs/images/Website_Refresh_2016/3DCS/Mechanical%20Modeler/Landing_Gear-points-assembled.png "Landing gear door clearance and closure") - ![Shock system analysis](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hubfs/images/Website_Refresh_2016/3DCS/Mechanical%20Modeler/Mechanical_Modeler_snowmobile.png "Shock system analysis") - ![Mechanical suspension assembly process optimization](https://295751.hs-sites.com/hubfs/images/Website_Refresh_2016/3DCS/Mechanical%20Modeler/Mech_suspension-highlighted.png "Mechanical suspension assembly process optimization") Mechanical Modeler gives users the ability to analyze a variety of models and applications. Suspensions, heavy machinery, engine components, door closure, shock systems and more can be simulated, optimized and validated.  When Would You Use 3DCS MECHANICAL MODELER? ## **Quickly Create New Models** ### Extract Joints and Constraints from CAD for Moves Extracting Joints and Constraints from CAD and applying them to your DCS model instructs the software on the build and assembly process of your product. 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