Quick Tip – Rotation Constraint

Tips & Tricks

Mechanical design software is only as good as the accuracy that can be implemented. For an individual part it is simple, but when it comes to assemblies, additional measures need to be taken. Perhaps the most important is the application of constraints. One tool that helps greatly in these endeavors is adding rotational constraints to an assembly: like with two gears.

Adding a rotation constraint inside of Inventor is a fairly easy process once you figure it out. The video below will quickly demonstrate in less than two and a half minutes how to add rotational constraints to your assemblies. Check it out below!



Trevor English

Trevor is a civil engineer (B.S.) who has made a career out of engineering and technical communication. His work has appeared on Curiosity, BBC, Interesting Engineering and other sites across the web. Originally the Chief editor for Interesting Engineering back in 2016, he now works with software & tech companies, aiding them in content marketing and technical communication. Currently living in Texas, he’s also a published children’s book author and producer for the YouTube channel Concerning Reality.