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[DesignModeler] Easiest way to create helical threads for a steel cable |
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Hey there!
Basically, I need to model steel cables made of one central straight fiber and sorrounding helical fibers around it (2 more layers, in fact). I've been digging everywhere but still can't find a proper solution. So far, I've thought I could create a .txt file with the coordinates for the center of each helical fiber and then use SWEEP, with a round profile of the diameter os the sub-cable and the path from a line created with the point imported from the .txt file with th coordinate. I don't know if there's an easier way. Nonetheless, I'm still struggling with the SWEEP command since I can't create a proper sketch from the line made of the points I imported. I also don't really know how to create a line from all the points without the need to select each point one by one. Any feedback is welcome! Edit: I figured I can create a 3D curve with the coordinates points but I can't convert it into a sketch to make is usable as a path for the SWEEP. Edit2: Finally realized you can use sketch with a body line. I worked fine. Last edited by ISV; October 17, 2016 at 19:12. |
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cable, helical, steel, wire |
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