SPRING design in Catia V5 2

[CAD2015]

Hi,

I haven't ever design a spring with this profile.
How would you create it?....
The dimension could be flexible(in value or units, mm/inch); the only requirement is to keep the shape from attachment as close as possible.

Thanks!

MZ7DYJ

 

[CAD2015]

I am attaching an ISO view as well (scale 1/2) for better information.

MZ7DYJ

 

[Suncad]

Use a spiral tool.

I have uploaded a full parametric spring you can use and edit :

Parametric Spring

Best regards,

Victor

 

[CAD2015]

Thanks a lot!

MZ7DYJ

 

[CAD2015]

I still can't built this spring.....
Can someone show me how do it completely?

Thanks!

MZ7DYJ

 

[AlexLozoya]

This is my approximation.. without the real dimensions.

 

[AlexLozoya]

just for fun !

 

[CAD2015]

Thanks.
I'll have a look on it as soon as possible, I am very curious!
Thanks a lot for your time!

MZ7DYJ

 

[CAD2015]

Thanks, it is what I was looking for.

MZ7DYJ

 

[tbuelna]

The example provided by AlexLoyzoya is a good approach to modelling a helical spring made from round section wire. Create a set of 2D and 3D curves defining the wire center, join them, and then sweep a circular profile normal to the joined curves.

Unfortunately, the parametrics of the model are not set up very well. With a parametric model like this spring, you will normally want to model the spring in at least three basic configurations- in a free length (as manufactured), in an installed length, and in a maximum compressed length. So there should be a single parameter input that will adjust the distance from the hook eye to the upper coil surface.

 

[CAD2015]

tbuelna,
Thanks!

MZ7DYJ

 

[tbuelna]

mz7dyj-

Here's a model of a wave spring that is constructed using the parametric approach i described.

 

[CAD2015]

tbuelna,
I can't open your link! What version of Catia you have used? I have Catia R21......

MZ7DYJ