Before seeing this video I wouldn't have had a clue how to model a spring. My lazy self would have just used the McMaster add-in. Cool information. Thanks
You probably want to use a different more advanced solver for that. At a minimum you'd have to use the nonlinear solver in SW Simulation Premium - but there are probably more modern (cloud based) tools that will help you solve these kinds of equations faster. good luck
Toby I have a question. I tried to model some springs in the past and I found out that helix/sweep combo is the best method (IMO). However, what I found quite frustrating is that if you insert the spring in a drawing you are not able to insert a few dimensions such as the pitch. Is there any workaround?
The last video I need to watch to learn Variable helix pich to create any kind of spring. Thank you❤
Awesome! Glad this helped!
You are a great teacher, very much enjoy your videos.
Thanks! It's a good time! :-)
Before seeing this video I wouldn't have had a clue how to model a spring. My lazy self would have just used the McMaster add-in. Cool information. Thanks
Lol - I've gotten my fair share of parts off mcmaster carr too! Glad this helped!
Wow, nice Toby, Never messed with the variable pitch before. very interesting.
Awww yeah! Glad you liked it Tom!
Great presentation Toby. Would you consider modelling an oblong spring with variable pitch?
Sure - what's it look like? Send an image via - TooTallToby.com/Contact ?
Is there a way to make a motion study with a variable pitch spring?
You probably want to use a different more advanced solver for that. At a minimum you'd have to use the nonlinear solver in SW Simulation Premium - but there are probably more modern (cloud based) tools that will help you solve these kinds of equations faster. good luck
Toby I have a question. I tried to model some springs in the past and I found out that helix/sweep combo is the best method (IMO). However, what I found quite frustrating is that if you insert the spring in a drawing you are not able to insert a few dimensions such as the pitch. Is there any workaround?
Thanks @TooTallToby for the detailed tutorial
Awee yeah! Thanks auday!
Just 😲 wow
Awww yeah!!