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Drawing helical internal gear

Nutria360

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Hi! I've been trying to model this internal gear using the helix command and the tooth profile, but I'm getting this error. Can someone explain how I can properly create this internal part? Thank you.

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And here is the 3D model....

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and the result....

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Looks like the face you're applying the helix to isn't perpendicular to the bore.
 

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