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Special Features: Sweep, Loft and Wrap

Simple Spring

In the next exercise we are going to show how to make a simple and a

variable pitch spring. To make these springs we'll have to learn how to make a

simple and a variable pitch helix to be used as a sweep path. This is the sequence

of features to complete the springs:

Draw Spring Profile
Draw circle Make Helix Make Sweep
Sketch

Variable Pitch S

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Draw circle Make Variable Pitch Draw Spring Profile Make Sweep and cut

Helix sketch ends

9.1.- First Make a new part in inches. To make a helix, we need to make a sketch

with a circle. This circle is going to define the helix's diameter. Select the "Front

Plane" and make a sketch using the following dimensions. Exit the sketch when

done.

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Sketch Dimension 0 ..,. !\ ..,. G
Smart
Exit

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t-1 Exit Sketch

Exit this sketch and keep any changes.
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