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how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

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I have tubing that I have modeled as a long, straight tube. Is there a way to easily coil that for an assembly? Using a configuration comes to mind, but like sheet metal, I was wondering if there were an easy way to call something a "flexible tube" and wrap it around a hub of a known diameter.

Thanks,
Matt

RE: how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

You might be able to use the Flex command to create a representation of a coil. (I've never tried ... but will).

Probably the simplest way is to make a separate model using a Sweep along a Helix. You could make a config within the existing straight tube part and do the same thing. One config suppressing the straight and another suppressing the coil.

cheers

RE: how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

(OP)
Flex seems to do a pretty good job. I can't figure out how to get it to coil automatically, but this should be sufficient for my immediate needs.

RE: how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

Try playing around with the Sweep command. If you select the 'twist along path' option it will prompt you for a number of turns, or degrees of twist. You may have to do your tube as a solid diameter, then shell it to the desired wall thickness, but this may fit your needs.

RE: how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

You can't Coil your solid without something like the flex command. If you use a sweep its going to always be a sweep. You will not be able to unroll it. Its either or... not both like it is with sheet metal. you can make a config, but you will have to suppress the straight  length and make a new sweep feature. Then use which config. in your assembly

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RE: how to handle coiled tubing in assembly

I stand corrected. I had not caught on to the fact that he needed to show it in a non-coiled state also.

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