Stent designs 1

[yomi213]

How to draw stents in solidworks? What features are used to draw a simple stent design? I am new to solidworks.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=241797&page=2

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=235964&page=5

 

[yomi213]

Thank you for the reply. I read also those threads previously, I could not find mesh texture in appearances.
Can you expalain me where I can find that feature in solidworks

 

[ArtL]

Yomi Fool arround with a double helix. Make a right hand helix and then start a left hand helix rotated 90 deg from c-line of stent tube. You probibly won't get what you want on the first try, I would show you what I did but it's proprity stuff. Lots of luck Art L.

 

[Eltron]

The way I've done this in the past is to first draw a flat plate. Then do a seed cut (or series of cuts) whatever shape you want your holes to be. Then do a fill pattern (or linear pattern of your cuts on the plate. Then do a wrap feature. It isn't always exactly perfect, but it depends on what you're using the drawing for. I'll try to remember to attach a file when I get back to my work machine.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[Eltron]

Sorry, I meant to say "use the Flex command" - not wrap. Here is a quick example.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

Dan's Blog

 

[yomi213]

Thank you, I got it.