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Modeling a External tooth star washer

Modeling a External tooth star washer

Modeling a External tooth star washer

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Hi All,
I am not very conversant with Pro/Sheetmetal module and I need to model a #10 external 12-tooth star washer [0.405" OD, 0.022" thick, 410 Stainless steel]. We are using WestCoast Lockwasher company's product.

The problem lies in the fact that the teeth/lobes are bent in both directions w.r.t. horizontal. For a given tooth, 1/2 tooth bends upwards while the other half bends down.

Does anyone have a 3d model for this? I checked Pro/E stuff site but the model there doesn't work. I would appreciate if someone gives me a guideline on how to do it.

Thanks in advance,
Jaya

RE: Modeling a External tooth star washer

Do you really want/need the model in it's free state. We model hardware, especially lock washers, in their constrained state. If they are modeled in thefree state, it might show that you need a longer bolt than you really do.

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Ingersoll-Rand

RE: Modeling a External tooth star washer

(OP)
Hi Ben,
I would need to show them in exploded assembly indicating the locations. I also need to create a detailed drawing for this part (although it is a std. part!), hence the need to model this as accurately as possible.

Basically this washer is being used to provide ground contact between two painted surfaces [the teeth break the paint and assure metal-metal contact].

Thanks,
Jay

RE: Modeling a External tooth star washer

can you just do a revolve that has a section that is bent up and dwon then cut away what you dont need?

MM

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