[APDL] Sweeping in APDL
[APDL] Sweeping in APDL
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Hello,
I need to sketch an imperfect cone solid model with skewed teeth around it with changing cross-sectional area. The only easier way is drawing the upper and lower cross section of the solid model and sweeping (not revolving) but unfortunately after much attempt I could not find a way to do that with APDL. Is there any one that can help me with this?
I have a very similar 3D model that can help to figure out what I need. The only difference is that the cross sectional area of the teeth are constant while in my model it varies.
I need to sketch an imperfect cone solid model with skewed teeth around it with changing cross-sectional area. The only easier way is drawing the upper and lower cross section of the solid model and sweeping (not revolving) but unfortunately after much attempt I could not find a way to do that with APDL. Is there any one that can help me with this?
I have a very similar 3D model that can help to figure out what I need. The only difference is that the cross sectional area of the teeth are constant while in my model it varies.





RE: [APDL] Sweeping in APDL
From your description I think you must be in a cylindrical coordinate system, and your dragline must be a spiral shape around the central axis.
RE: [APDL] Sweeping in APDL
RE: [APDL] Sweeping in APDL
CSYS,1
K,100,radius,angle1,z1
K,101,radius,angle2,z2
L,100,101
After that, any area or volume you are defining with KP100&101 will use the spiral line you just created.
RE: [APDL] Sweeping in APDL
The teeth have been skewed 9 degrees, so the angle should be for example 0 and 9, is that correct?