Modeling Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)
Modeling Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)
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Does anyone knows of a add-in tool for SolidWorks 2004 that will greatly help you design Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)
I need to develop a small Powder Dispensing Unit that will use a small motor rotating the 1.5-inch screw, which moves forward and dispenses the granulated type powder inside the hopper.
Any help from you will be highly appreciated. If add-ins are not available then links to existing model will be ok, or tutorial on how to draw one of this will be even better.
Thanks all
I need to develop a small Powder Dispensing Unit that will use a small motor rotating the 1.5-inch screw, which moves forward and dispenses the granulated type powder inside the hopper.
Any help from you will be highly appreciated. If add-ins are not available then links to existing model will be ok, or tutorial on how to draw one of this will be even better.
Thanks all






RE: Modeling Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)
If the screw has a variable pitch & depth, you could create a Composite Curve of several (many) Helices, and then do a Sweep Cut to remove material. Guide paths will also be helpful.
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Modeling Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)
Not sure about an add-in, but after creating a model, make a design table so you can easily modify the perimeters of it.
Flores
SW06 SP3.0
RE: Modeling Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Modeling Conveyor Screws (AKA, flight screws, spiral screws)