SAM-The Ultimate Mechanism Designer

         This is the software for you to design your mechanism and analyzes different parameters.
         You can actually save the mechanism in gif format i.e., in animation format.

          SAM (Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms) is an interactive PC-software package for the design, analysis (motion and force) and optimization of arbitrary planar mechanisms. Mechanisms can either be generated via the design wizards or they can be assembled from basic components including beams, sliders, gears, belts, springs, dampers and friction elements. SAM integrates pre-processing, numerical analysis and post processing, such as animation and xy-plots, in an easy to-use environment offering pull-down menus, mouse support and help facilities.

         The mathematical foundation of the analysis kernel, which is inspired by the well-known finite element approach, offers a large number of features and overcomes many of the problems of traditional mechanism programs. Open loop, closed loop, multiple loop and even complex planetary mechanisms can equally well be analyzed due to the finite element formulation. Even the most complex mechanisms, including planetary gear trains, can be modeled within minutes.

Important Note Before Downloading:

Please note that, following software is trial version. BUT YOU CAN SAVE THE ANIMATIONS by using this trick.

*You can save mechanisms from MENUBAR > DISPLAY > CREATE MOVIE.
*Save with desired file name.

                                                                       Click here to download SAM Software. Download

                                                                       Click here to download SAM Manule pdf.  Download

                                                                       Click here to download SAM Leaflet pdf.  Download



Published by Ravindra.K(Mechanical Engineering)