Algorithm (Workflow)

This function, SGtorquefuse, is designed to create a clutch geometry using parametric design principles. It is part of the SolidGeometry library and was introduced in version 4.7. The function takes input parameters to define the dimensions and weight of the clutch components and outputs a structured geometry.

Input Parameters

• dim: A vector that defines the dimensions of the clutch. It is expected to have three elements, where dim(1) is the cross-section size, and dim(3) is the clutch height.
• wt: A scalar value representing the weight or thickness of the clutch components.

Algorithm Steps

1. Retrieve the input parameters using getfuncparams function. Default values are provided if not specified.
2. Define a small overlap value olap for geometric adjustments.
3. Create a base geometry A using SGbox with the specified cross-section and height.
4. Generate a square profile PLS with an additional size ss.
5. Create a circular profile PLR that encompasses the square profile with an additional weight wt.
6. Combine the square and circular profiles into a composite profile CPL.
7. Generate an upper geometry SGU from the composite profile with a specified height.
8. Transform and adjust the circular profile to create a bottom geometry SGT.
9. Align and merge the upper and bottom geometries using SGtransrelSG and SGcat2.
10. Apply a melting operation to smooth the combined geometry.
11. Rotate the upper geometry to create a bottom geometry SGB.
12. Color the faces of the geometries for visual distinction: red for SGU, blue for SGB, and green for A.
13. Combine all geometries into a single structure SGC using SGcat2.
14. Set feature sets for the combined geometry using SGTsetofFS for quick and dirty feature extraction.
15. If no output is specified, plot the geometry using SGfigure and SGplotalpha for visualization.