How to calculate the mass or volume of a part

Objective:

Learn how to calculate mass and volume

Applies to:

  • Mass Properties from Mesh 
  • Mass Properties from Body

Procedure:

If you have an Implicit Body: Add the Mass Properties from Body

  • Insert the Implicit Body chip in the Body field
  • Density: 1mm-3g
  • Relative error: 0.01

If you have a Mesh: Add the Mass Properties from Mesh

  • Insert the mesh into the Mesh field
  • Density: 1mm-3g

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And that’s it! You’ve successfully obtained your values.

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 volume how-to mass mass properties 
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