Solidworks Clock spring

[debz88]

Hi, does anyone know how to model a clock spring in SolidWorks? I can draw the flat spiral using the helix/spiral tool but don't know how to then add a cross section area to it??? So it's just a line drawing at the moment! (see attached image)

Any help appreciated

 

[Updraft]

Use the sketch of the spiral as the Path and at one end of that sketch create a plane (if necessary) and create a sketch of the Profile. With the Path and Profile sketches use the Sweep command.

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[CorBlimeyLimey]

Or convert the spiral into a 2D sketch and extrude using the Thin-Feature option.

 

[debz88]

GREAT! thanks guys

I managed to get something....attached image