Part Modeling > Base Features > Helical Sweeps > Create a Spring—Helical Sweep
Create a Spring—Helical Sweep
Add material by moving a section along a helical trajectory.
Sketch the axis of revolution and the helix profile
1. On the References tab, click Define.
2. Select the sketch plane and click Sketch.
3. In the Datum group click Sketch > Centerline, and sketch the axis of revolution.
4. Sketch the helix profile. The sketch cannot form a closed loop.
5. Click OK to complete the helix profile sketch.
Sketch the sweep section
1. On the Helical Sweep tab, click Sketch.
2. At the sweep start point (crosshair intersection), sketch a section to sweep along the trajectory. The sweep section, the helix profile, and the crosshair intersection should all be on the same side of the axis of revolution.
3. Click OK to complete the sweep section sketch.
Set the distance between the helix coils
Under Pitch, type a pitch value next to .
Click OK.
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