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  1. vbmec2007

    Helix with variable pitch and radius

    Hud, The coil can change both in diameter and pitch along its length not in a fixed situation (electric heater element with rectangular profile along an helix curve). I have the following input data: 1. start_radius 2. alfa_angle (to define the end_radius) 3. height_total (or turns) 4...
  2. vbmec2007

    Helix with variable pitch and radius

    Thank you very much Hud, I've already tried to follow your tips but I have to control the pitch. For instance in Pro/E you are able to define a law curve for the pitch. Is there anything in NX that let me have the control of variable parameters of pitch and radius (any expression of helix by...
  3. vbmec2007

    Helix with variable pitch and radius

    I need to construct an electric heater coil using the helix feature. The problem is that I'm not able to create an helix with both variable radius and pitch. Any idea?

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