Tutorial #19: Curve Driven Pattern

1. Create new part, sketch egg shape on top plane using spline .

2. Extrude shape to 0.3in , click top face and right click Insert Sketch.

3. Select part edge and click offset to 0.3in . Exit Sketch .

4. Click hole wizard , select Countersink, Ansi Inch, Flat Head Screw, #10, Normal, Through All . Click Positions , click screw point at curve edge. OK.

5. Select CSK for #10 Flat Head Machine Screw , Click Insert>Pattern/Mirror>Curve Driven Pattern… Define Pattern, select spline sketch and set # to 10, Equal spacing . OK, done.





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3 Responses to “Tutorial #19: Curve Driven Pattern”

  1. musicas
    September 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    i’m from brazil!
    very good you site….
    thanks..

  2. Patent Drawings
    February 8th, 2010 at 1:50 am

    Great tutorials. Basic and to the point for beginner users.

  3. Di
    September 24th, 2010 at 12:16 am

    Super stuff! Ta

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