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How do I create a oval spring i solidwork

How do I create a oval spring i solidwork

How do I create a oval spring i solidwork

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I would like to do a oval spring like the CBL's Oval spring
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a9b160ac-391a-414b-8846-8bfd197880f1&file=Oval_Spring2.SLDPRT

The problem is how to use the 3D sketch and Convert Entities tool on all the trimmed edges. I only get a error message like (The sketch has not been updated because it contains conflicting model references which are due to the topological changes in the model.Please edit the sketch).

What is wrong with my sketch?

 

RE: How do I create a oval spring i solidwork

I'm not 100% sure what's causing your error, but I would just use the Intersection Curve tool instead of the Surface Trim.  The errors disappear if you try it that way.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
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RE: How do I create a oval spring i solidwork

Eltron nailed it. The Intersection Curve is the easiest way to convert the edges into a 3D sketch. The Surface-Trim is unnecessary.

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