helix

Discussion in 'Pro/Engineer & Creo Elements/Pro' started by kenny, Mar 18, 2009.

  1. kenny

    kenny Guest

    Hi,

    Has anyone got the cylindrical equation for the curve for a helix on a
    flat plane, the locus of the endpoint of a radial arm rotating and
    growing at a constant rate.

    thanks
     
    kenny, Mar 18, 2009
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  2. kenny

    Janes Guest

    Hi,

    Has anyone got the cylindrical equation for the curve for a helix on a
    flat plane, the locus of the endpoint of a radial arm rotating and
    growing at a constant rate.

    thanks


    Here's another one, maybe more planar:

    r=3*t

    theta=t*(9*360)

    z=0.125



    David Janes
     
    Janes, Mar 19, 2009
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