How to array straight line along helix curve?

Danny Tasmakis
Danny Tasmakis
8 Oct, 2011 10:11 AM

How do I array/pattern a straight line around a helix curve in Solidworks.
See attached.

array along curve.JPG array along curve.JPG

3 Answers

Juan Esteban Paz (JEPaz)
Juan Esteban Paz (JEPaz)
Answered on 8 Oct, 2011 03:16 PM

Here how to do a curve driven pattern

Answered with a tutorial: https://grabcad.com/tutorials/how-to-array-straight-line-along-helix-curve

w.wolf
w.wolf
Answered on 8 Oct, 2011 11:08 AM

I don't know an automated way to do that, but what is your intention with this?
Maybe Intersection Curve will do ...

Helix Pattern.png Helix Pattern.png Helix Pattern.SLDPRT
Juan Esteban Paz (JEPaz)
Juan Esteban Paz (JEPaz)
Answered on 8 Oct, 2011 02:35 PM

You can make curve driven features I don't know if that helps let me know..

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