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Thread on curved face.

Thread on curved face.

Thread on curved face.

(OP)
Is it possible to create thread using helix and sweep-cut on countoured surface??
I want to add thread feature on "eye drop" shape face.
I originally used rev-cut, however, my boss wants me to show "helix" part of thread.
I wasn't sure if it is even possible..

Thanks,

RE: Thread on curved face.

You could create your helix and then sweep a cut for your threads along the helix.


Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reality is no respecter of good intentions.

RE: Thread on curved face.

You can make several helixes, paths, etc... then use a Composite curve to make it into one continuous path. Then you can make your profile and sweep it along the composite curve.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376

RE: Thread on curved face.

(OP)
Thanks, SBaugh.
I will try that!

RE: Thread on curved face.

(OP)
It gets thinner on both ends and it is fat in the middle.
The base shape is kind of like when you revolve the arc.

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