Aug 8, 2003 #1 jwalsh1 Industrial Joined Aug 8, 2003 Messages 2 Location US Can anyone help me? I need to model a part that requires me to model threads on an arc. I am having trouble finding a solution to this, and would appreciate your input. Thanks!
Can anyone help me? I need to model a part that requires me to model threads on an arc. I am having trouble finding a solution to this, and would appreciate your input. Thanks!
Aug 8, 2003 #2 lmcchesney Mechanical Joined May 14, 2003 Messages 10 Location US I did this once. Create one thread using a helical sweep in a straight line tangent to the arc. Rotate and copy that single thread about the centerline of the arc. It's not geometrically correct, but it makes for a pretty good visual representation. Upvote 0 Downvote
I did this once. Create one thread using a helical sweep in a straight line tangent to the arc. Rotate and copy that single thread about the centerline of the arc. It's not geometrically correct, but it makes for a pretty good visual representation.
Aug 11, 2003 Thread starter #3 jwalsh1 Industrial Joined Aug 8, 2003 Messages 2 Location US Thanks! Thats a great idea. J Upvote 0 Downvote