Spring in SolidWorks

Nastja Irgolic

18 Jan, 2017 12:42 PM

In this tutorial I will make a torsion spring in SOLIDWORKS, the same as you can see in my models. I hope it will be helpful for you.

1. Step 1: Choose a Top Plane

   • Choose top plane and start.
   • Draw a circle D:3,60 mm and go under Features and choose (under Curves) Helix Spiral.
   • Pitch is 2 mm and we will have 13 Revolutions. OK

   

2. Step 2: Sketch & Draw

   • Then choose Front plane to sketch and draw a center line from the center up.
   • Then draw a line and and choose 3 Point Arc and draw 2 half circles.
   • Then draw a center line like in the photo. Angle: 45 deg.

   

3. Step 3: Smart Dimensions

   Smart Dimensions and close the sketch.
   

   

4. Step 4: Open 3D Sketch

   Open 3D sketch. Select Spline and draw a line like in the photo.
   

   

5. Step 5: Select Spline & Line

   Then select the Spline and Line (hold Ctrl) and select Tangent. See the photo.
   

   

6. Step 6: Sketch Again

   close the sketch. Choose the front plain and make the same on the other side.
   

   

7. Step 7: Open 3D Sketch

   Close the sketch and open 3D sketch Select Spline and draw a line. See STEP 4 and 5.
   

   

8. Step 8: Composite Curve

   Now exit 3D sketch and go to Features and select (under Curves) Composite Curve and select all and OK
   

   

9. Step 9: Choose a plane

   Now choose a plane (Reference Geo.) and select the Edge and Point like you see in the photo. and Sketch on that plain.

   

10. Step 10: Draw a circle

    Draw a circle D: 0,8mm and close the sketch.

    

11. Step 11: Go to Swept Boss

    Features and select Swept Boss and select the circule u draw in the step 10 and the curve.
    

    

12. Step 12: Success!

    Now you are done.