Creating Design Variables
To find the handle force values, you need to create two new design variables, DV_11 and DV_12. Use DV_11 to set the clamping force, and DV_12 to set the release force.
To create design variables:
1. Click the Design Exploration tab on the Adams View ribbon.
2. From the Design Variable container, click Design Variable tool.
The Create Design Variable dialog box appears.
3. Set Standard Value at 80.
4. Set Value Range by to Absolute Min and Max Values.
5. Set the minimum value at 60, and the maximum at 90.
6. Select Apply.
7. Repeat for DV_12 setting the standard value to 10, the minimum value to 0, and the maximum to 20.
8. Select OK.