Rectangular springs
Rectangular springs
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Since a helix/spiral sweep requires the use of a circle, how does one create a spring that is rectangular in shape- i.e. a rectangle with tangent arcs on the short ends? I am a new to this (undergrad) and I do not know enough about 3d sketches to make a smooth angled curve.






RE: Rectangular springs
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Chris
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AutoCAD 06
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Jeff Mowry
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RE: Rectangular springs
but if you need your path to be in broken line (broken line sprial), you have to use 3D Sketch (very complicated in this case), create any profile and then use sweep feature as usual
RE: Rectangular springs
RE: Rectangular springs
Chris
SolidWorks 08 0.0/PDMWorks 08
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)
ctopher's blog
RE: Rectangular springs
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Rectangular springs
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Rectangular springs