How to draw a rectangular bar that is twisted through 90 across its centre, length ways..

[mechjames]

Hi Guys,
I have a question. A part which I am making out of steel rectangular bar is twisted through 90 degrees plastically across its middle. In manufacture the part is simply held in a jig and twisted 90 degrees from the other end. How would I model this? - the single twist in the middle is my problem...

many thanks for help in advance,
James

Using: NX6

 

[JohnRBaker]

You mean like this (see attached)...

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:

To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

 

[cowski]

Here's a old thread with a couple of options...
thread561-229687

www.nxjournaling.com

 

[mechjames]

I mean exactly like that! Brilliant...
Many thanks guys...

cheers,
James