Modeling a curved compression spring

[McDesign25]

I need to model a helical compression spring that is going around a curve. As of now, I have modeled the spring as a tube, one sweep feature. Is there a way to do this? I was thinking of using 3D points, and then sweeping the points. I do not know how to generate the 3D points though. Also, I would like to be able to show the part in the different working lengths, and straight too in the same configuration.

Thanks.

 

[MadMango]

Mike Wilson has a great site about pushing the abilities of SW.

http://www.mikejwilson.com/solidworks/solidworks_files-05.htm

Page 5 has an Adjustable Curved Helix that I think is right up your alley.

MadMango
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