Mating a spring over cylinder

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by Alex, Sep 11, 2004.

  1. Alex

    Alex Guest

    How do you mate a spring over a cylinder?
    (Concentric obviously won't work)

    Thanks
     
    Alex, Sep 11, 2004
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  2. Alex

    ms Guest

    align the axes (centerlines) of each.
     
    ms, Sep 11, 2004
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  3. Alex

    MM Guest

    Alex,

    Concetric "will" work. but first you have to create an axis feature in the
    spring model.

    It's easy. In the spring model, make the base sketch for the helix, and the
    plane it's sketched on, visible. Select the center point of the circle, and
    the plane. Click the "axis" icon, (reference geometry toolbar). It should
    create an axis perpendicular to the plane, through the center point of the
    circle. This axis can be used in assemblies for concentric mating.


    Regards

    Mark
     
    MM, Sep 11, 2004
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  4. Alex

    TheTick Guest

    Every spring I've ever modelled included an axis feature for the body centerline.
     
    TheTick, Sep 11, 2004
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    Devon T. Sowell Guest

    Devon T. Sowell, Sep 12, 2004
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