How to produce a spring ?

Sep 12, 2004 6 Replies

Hi all,



Can any expert here enlighten me the method of producing a spring ?? Thanks !



wlng


Draw a Sketch the size of the springs diameter. The click on Insert - Curve - Helix/Spiral.

Go from there. Fairly easy, as there are few options to getting it right.

Mr. Pickles

3D Content Central has several excellent examples:

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Don't forget the multitude of good springs here.

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WT

SolidWorks 2005 has a sweep with twist. You no longer have to create a helix.

Wayne

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