trying to figure out new helix function in NX 8.5 to make conical spring
trying to figure out new helix function in NX 8.5 to make conical spring
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I am trying to follow John's method here: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=324342 to make this conical spring with the updated helix tool in 8.5. But I am getting wrapped around the axle on trying to figure out the ends, which should have a pitch such that the first and last turn of the helix basically cause the tube faces to touch each other. I need the spring to have a specific free length (the length of the spine) and be 7 turns total. 5 turns of constant pitch in between the two end wraps. What settings have I got fouled up here? NX 8.5 part file is attached.





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RE: trying to figure out new helix function in NX 8.5 to make conical spring