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1-Visitor
May 2, 2014
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HOW TO CREATE MODEL OF WIRE ROPE

  • May 2, 2014
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I WANT TO DESIGNE A MODEL OF WIRE ROPE WITH A SPECIFIC DIAMENTION PLEAS HELP ME FOR THISwire+rope.jpg111.JPG

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    14-Alexandrite
    May 2, 2014

    This should be what you are after:

    http://communities.ptc.com/message/154713#154713

    17-Peridot
    May 3, 2014

    ...and another: Cable Assembly w/ Twisted Wires

    Welcome to the forum Wasim.

    1-Visitor
    May 3, 2014

    This was really help full for me but there are several difficulties in my model VSS cant helpfull for me can you please explane it in detail......

    17-Peridot
    May 3, 2014

    Using the variable section sweep is something that takes practice. This is definitely an advanced function.

    This also requires significant computing power. Technique is important for the models to remain interactive.

    You really want to be conscious about your geometry. Do your homework on the actual geometry before you begin making the part. You have to know how to use curves and joint them to make the sweeps if you are after the diagram in your original post.

    I also recommend using an assembly to add the elements together.

    Normally, details to this degree are ignored in CAD such as Creo. We make a tube and give it a cable texture and all is good. But all to often a marketing type will think it nice to have a real "thing" made in CAD when they have no idea just what they are asking.

    Many of the participants in the forum know how to get these results, but it is not simple lesson. It is at least 4 levels comprehension of the software and defining cable in general.

    2-Explorer
    May 5, 2014
    14-Alexandrite
    May 5, 2014

    kind of neat, but I don't have time to continue at the moment.

    rope1.JPG

    17-Peridot
    May 5, 2014

    Remember to use "normal to trajectory" on those wires to keep them "round".

    Patriot_1776
    22-Sapphire II
    May 8, 2014

    Now tie that rope in a knot.....

    14-Alexandrite
    May 18, 2014

    it starts slowing down the computer really quickly.

    knot1.JPG