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  1. dvseliteus

    Help with Sliding Lock Mechanism - need design ideas for linear motion lock function

    gearcutter I am trying to design these parts in solidworks. The "base" of the scroll is made by creating a circle with a spiral. I made the spiral have a 10mm pitch and 6.5 rotations. Now when I am designing the parts that mate to it "chuck clamps" I'm not sure how to create the thread cuts...
  2. dvseliteus

    Help with Sliding Lock Mechanism - need design ideas for linear motion lock function

    Thanks for the great responses! The Scroll Mechanism is a great idea and looks really neat. I would assume these would need to be milled or cast parts. I am going to look into the feasibility of using this method. I have certainly thought about tapering the parts which would allow me to...
  3. dvseliteus

    Help with Sliding Lock Mechanism - need design ideas for linear motion lock function

    Hello, I am working on a lock mechanism and I need help to figure out how to make the function work. As you can see in the image there are (2) parts in red that need to be secured in place. The magenta bolt will be the trigger that pulls everything together by turning clockwise. The objects in...

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