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Helix Command

Helix Command

Helix Command

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I need help creating an extension spring with hook ends.
I have not used the helix command before using Catia 5.
The data including number of coils, wire diameter, spring O.D. and spring mean diameter has been given to me.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
 

RE: Helix Command



The spring can be considered as the trace, or locus, of a moving point — therefore it has a starting point — and that's the first thing Catia asks for. So, it is at the radius distance away from the centreline, and it's going to wind along and around the line. The Pitch should be self-explanatory, but the Height would've been better off being called Length — because it's asking, 'how long is the spring?'



At the Helix default setting, the 'Revolutions' box is in-active, this comes to life when more complicated options are used. In this case it's not required as the pitch and so-called height (length), effectively define it.

Once it's clear what's happening, then try using the other parameters. There's so much that can be done with this Helix command — and when all the options have been used, even more complex helices can be made by using swept surfaces — controlled by the powerful Law tool.  Click here to see some examples.

To finish off the extension spring a simple Swept Surface has been run along the helix...

The hook ends shown, are just constructed by eye for pictorial purposes — there are so many types of spring end - and most of them are of simple geometry.


 

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