Tutorial #2: How to create simple spring


Spring is one of common mechanical parts. Few type of spring available such as compression, extension and torsion. Modeling spring in Solidworks is base on helix curves and swept spring wire diameter along helix path.

Let’s model simple spring in Solidworks
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3 Responses to “Tutorial #2: How to create simple spring”

  1. Stephen
    May 21st, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Hi, found sth need to be added in this tutorial, and pls correct me if I am wrong.

    In step 8 when creating the circle at the end point of the helix, it is very difficult to find the end point without creating a construction point at the end point.

    Do u have any other ways to sketch a circle right at the end point of the helix except this one?

    Thanks, great tutorials on ur website.

  2. Tara
    August 11th, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    I am having problems when I get to step 8 as well. I can’t even seem to get the construction point made on the end of the helix. Any suggestions on how to remedy this?

  3. Colin
    September 16th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    You can draw the circle off of the end of the helix so the the center point is free to move. Dimension the diameter of the circle. Then add a “Pierce” sketch relation between the center point of the circle and the helix.

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