Tutorial: How to make a springy spring

Amin Kashef

3 Nov, 2012 03:51 PM

Here is another way Using 3Dsketch

1. Step 1:

   go to 3Dsketch
   

   

2. Step 2:

   click on "Equation Driven Curve"
   

   

3. Step 3:

   write the equations in the text file for z,y,and z as below
   (I attached a text file)
   

   

4. Step 4:

   exit sketch go to reference geometry and define a plane using curve an start point
   

   

5. Step 5:

   sketch the profile you want to sweep
   

   

6. Step 6:

   hit swept boss\base and choose the profile and path as below
   in option choose "twist along path" and enter the parameter as in the picture
   

   

7. Step 7:

   here it is!
   

   

8. Step 8:

   and here is a rendering