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By combining the Inventor functions Helix and Bend part you can easily create a parametric helix (spiral, spring, coil) bent to an arc shape.

Samples of helix IPT parts can be downloaded from the Block catalog - see Bent helix.

Spiral bent to arc

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29.9.2012    8950×  
applies to: Inventor ·

See also:
Tip 14405:How do I create a 3D helix or 2D spiral sketch in Fusion?
Tip 14242:How to find the minimum, maximum or local extreme of a 2D or 3D curve?
Tip 13906:How to construct a 2D spiral shape in Inventor?
Tip 13183:Lin2Cyl - bulk conversion of lines to 3D cylinders.
Tip 12479:PkLength - export line lenghts to Excel.


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