Hi there,
Can any one suggest a good method of modelling a canted coil. The only way I have got anything like it is abit of a bodge really, it's the "slant" on the spring that I cannot schieve. if anyone can help I would appriciate it
See attached screenshots that demonstrate what a canted coil is
Many thanks
There is one on 3DContentCentral:
http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/secure/download-model.aspx?catalogid=171&id=10323
It was make as a pair of sweeps done at the part level, and then brought into an assembly and circular patterned there.
I took the part and created the circular pattern at the part level, here it is.
(btw, this kind of stuff is a workstation-killer...rebuild takes a while.)
How about this:
http://www.industrialdesignhaus.com/internet/Crazy-Coil.zip
You can adjust the number of turns, size, etc. and turn it from a surface into a solid if you like, but I think it will get you what you need. This is in v2010 format.
An image/preview:
here is one that we use - you can specify the dims like Bal-seal does - though you do have to guestimate the number of turns.
Great thanks everyone for your suggestions. I had seen the 3dcontent central part and I had done similar stuff myself, but i was trying to avoid doing any patterning - though I don't think its possible to achieve the shape in say a single sweep? Thanks for all your feedback
