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  sumithkarun 10 months ago

  This type of pattern could be solved creating a 3D curve (Helix) and patterning datum point on the curve,as I have explained below

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  1. Step 1

     1- Create a sphere of dia 10mm and put a datum point on the center

     

  2. Step 2

     2- Create an assembly , and create a curve using equation
     x=200*t
     y=50*sin(6*t*360)
     z=50*cos(6*t*360)

     For a helix with a r=50 and a height of 200

     The radius and height varies upon your need

     

  3. Step 3

     3- Create a datum point on the curve (length ratio =0) , this is the point where you mate/assemble the part

     

  4. Step 4

     4-Pattern the datum point , using dimension pattern . The no of items depends upon designers descretion, I have choosen 21 items at 0.05 length ratio increment.

     

  5. Step 5

     5-Assemble the sphere coinciding the point together

     

  6. Step 6

     6-Select the part and click the pattern icon, automatically Creo goes for reference pattern .

     

• 
  Aaron 10 months ago

  In Solidworks you can pattern along a sketch as above, but you don't need datum points.

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  Stephen Nyberg 10 months ago

  I'm not exactly sure if this will help but when I was making my Baseball I made the path first and did a patern along path. That way you can just draw a 3D sketch where you want your pattern to go.