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jalonso-21-Visitor
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Mar 24, 2015 4:10 PM UTC
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cylindrical groove

Hello,

I do not know how to do this type of grooves. What is the most appropriate tool for this kind of circular grooves?

Thanks a lot for your help.

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    TomD.inPDX17-Peridot
    17-Peridot
    Mar 24, 2015 5:46 PM UTC

    It is difficult to make this accurately as it involves a 3D cutting tool. Traditionally, the physical parts are made on a lathe with a milling attachment.

    You can make a reasonable representation using the helical sweep function. You can scribe a trajectory using a wrap feature. Use the math for circumference to attain the accurate angles in a flat sketch. Be sure to add a coordinate system to your sketch!

    Some tips here: Closed and Ground Spring - Alternative to Helical Sweep

    You may also have some luck using the Offset feature.

    A very lengthy discussion on 3D tool emulation may be gleaned in this discussion:

    Modeling a globoidal cam

    Also: Video Link : 5595

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      jalonso-21-VisitorAuthor
      1-Visitor
      Mar 26, 2015 7:21 AM UTC

      Thank you Antonius!

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