Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
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I would like a generate a helix that follows a defined radius. This helix will be used to generate a compression spring using a sweep. I would like an equation that I could modify based on input variables (pitch, length, radius, angle of radius, etc) that would give me (x,y,z) points that I can import into solidworks via excel and generate a composite curve. It seems someone has needed this before, and I do not want a swept tube, I have already done that before. In the future, I think the deform/warp feature on Solidworks 2005 will modify my existing helix.






RE: Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
This can thus be used to create a FULLY PARAMETRIC helical curve along any path, curved or straight.
Check it out! I bet you will be pleased.
RE: Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
Thanks. I cannot wait until SW2005 ships. Maybe I will not need a PHD in math to generate this helix after all!
RE: Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
RE: Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
RE: Generating a helix that follows a defined radius
For SW03 I use Solidworks03
For SW04 I use Solidworks04
For SW05 PR1 I use Solidworks05 PR1
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
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