Rectangular springs 2

[Dale23]

Since a helix/spiral sweep requires the use of a circle, how does one create a spring that is rectangular in shape- i.e. a rectangle with tangent arcs on the short ends? I am a new to this (undergrad) and I do not know enough about 3d sketches to make a smooth angled curve.

 

[ctopher]

Try this site, the link may help.

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

Chris
SolidWorks 08 0.0/PDMWorks 08
AutoCAD 06
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[Theophilus]

(Why does everyone want these things?)

Check out the methods of the first and last tutorials here:

http://www.solidengineering.co.nz/solidworks_free_tutorials.htm

Jeff Mowry

http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com

Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.

 

[thermoD]

Yes, Helix and spirals (Path for sweep) require a circle, and then you create any profile (circle, rectangle or any odd shape)..

but if you need your path to be in broken line (broken line sprial), you have to use 3D Sketch (very complicated in this case), create any profile and then use sweep feature as usual

 

[thermoD]

check this

 

[ctopher]

I have never experienced anything that had square springs.

Chris
SolidWorks 08 0.0/PDMWorks 08
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)
ctopher's blog

 

[Theophilus]

They tend to try to rotate a bit when compressed/extended--so I've not found use for them.



Jeff Mowry

http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com

Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.

 

[Theophilus]

Attached is a sample (2007).



Jeff Mowry

http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com

Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Here's another version (very similar to Jeff's) but with a rectangular profile which uses a different sweep option to maintain orientation.