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Where is the combined centre of gravity?

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Match the diagram conditions, then follow the example inputs and results. Change numerical values in the calculator.

1. Match the diagram to your question

Where is the combined centre of gravity?0x

Two components with different masses share one coordinate reference.

Blue marks inputs; orange marks outputs. These diagrams explain the fixed example below; dimensions and deformation are not drawn to physical scale.

2. Example inputs

Axis for drive transfer
What goes here?

Choose the direction of the axis for inertia J. Centre coordinates x, y and z are calculated independently.

z axis
Axis point x
What goes here?

Use the dimension marked in the diagram. Distinguish radius from diameter, bore from outside diameter, and overall length from support span.

0 mm
Axis point y
What goes here?

Use the dimension marked in the diagram. Distinguish radius from diameter, bore from outside diameter, and overall length from support span.

0 mm
Axis point z
What goes here?

Use the dimension marked in the diagram. Distinguish radius from diameter, bore from outside diameter, and overall length from support span.

0 mm
Example components, with zero intrinsic centroidal inertia
Massxyz
10 kg0 mm0 mm0 mm
5 kg200 mm0 mm0 mm

These are fixed teaching inputs. Coefficients, properties and comparison limits are not recommendations. Enter your conditions in the calculator.

3. Results for this example

Total mass
15 kg
Centre x
66.6667 mm
Selected drive-axis inertia
0.2 kg·m²

Heavier components have a greater influence. Here 10 kg at x=0 and 5 kg at x=200 mm give a combined centre at x≈66.7 mm.

4. Which formula is used?

c = Σ(mi ci)/Σmi; Jz(O) = Σ[Jzi + mi((xi−ox)²+(yi−oy)²)]

Table units are not always the units required in the formula. The calculator converts selected units to its internal base units before computing.

Assumptions and exclusions

1–30 parts. Each intrinsic Jx/Jy/Jz is about its own centre, parallel to the assembly axes. Zero uses a point-mass approximation. No orientation tensor rotation is performed.

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These conditions are not loaded automatically. Set them in the calculator while checking saved sections or component arrangements.