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    The document provides instructions for using sweep and helical sweep functions in CAD to create common features like tubes, springs, external threads, and internal threads. It explains how to: 1) Create a sweep by sketching a path and profile, which will follow the path and add or remove material. 2) Create a helical sweep by sketching a profile and axis, which will rotate the profile around the axis to create helical shapes like springs. 3) Specifically, it outlines how to model a spring using a helical sweep by sketching the length, setting the pitch and diameter, and adding varying pitches along the length. 4) Cut external threads onto a cylinder using a hel

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    The document provides instructions for using sweep and helical sweep functions in CAD to create common features like tubes, springs, external threads, and internal threads. It explains how to: 1) Create a sweep by sketching a path and profile, which will follow the path and add or remove material. 2) Create a helical sweep by sketching a profile and axis, which will rotate the profile around the axis to create helical shapes like springs. 3) Specifically, it outlines how to model a spring using a helical sweep by sketching the length, setting the pitch and diameter, and adding varying pitches along the length. 4) Cut external threads onto a cylinder using a hel

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    The document provides instructions for using sweep and helical sweep functions in CAD to create common features like tubes, springs, external threads, and internal threads. It explains how to: 1) Create a sweep by sketching a path and profile, which will follow the path and add or remove material. 2) Create a helical sweep by sketching a profile and axis, which will rotate the profile around the axis to create helical shapes like springs. 3) Specifically, it outlines how to model a spring using a helical sweep by sketching the length, setting the pitch and diameter, and adding varying pitches along the length. 4) Cut external threads onto a cylinder using a hel

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    Sweep and Helical Sweep

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    The document provides instructions for using sweep and helical sweep functions in CAD to create common features like tubes, springs, external threads, and internal threads. It explains how to: 1) Create a sweep by sketching a path and profile, which will follow the path and add or remove material. 2) Create a helical sweep by sketching a profile and axis, which will rotate the profile around the axis to create helical shapes like springs. 3) Specifically, it outlines how to model a spring using a helical sweep by sketching the length, setting the pitch and diameter, and adding varying pitches along the length. 4) Cut external threads onto a cylinder using a hel

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    Sweep and Helical Sweep Tutorial

    By Matthew Jourden
    Brighton High School
    Brighton, MI

    Part 1: Sweep
    A sweep is a profile that follows a path placed on a datum. It is important when creating a
    sweep that the designer plans the size of the path accordingly in order for the profile to make
    a turn. Notes Sweeps can be used to add or subtract material. Examples of Sweeps:
    Exhaust on a car, any type of tubing,

    1. Creating the Path


    a. Select the Model Tab > Sketch Icon > Front Datum
    b. Draw the following path (note the path is an open profile. Users can make closed
    paths to create a solid Shape. NOTE Path does not have to be exact measurements
    like what is displayed

    c. Green Check out of the profile when finished > Rename the Sketch in the Model
    Tree to Path
    d. Select Model Tab > Sweep

    e. If the Path Sketch is not selected, select the Path Sketch Line from the workspace
    or from the model tree. This will highlight the Path in green showing the Origin
    (Start point of the Object). If the user wanted to change the starting point, simply
    select the arrow at the origin and it will flip to the other endpoint of the path

    f. Click the Sketch Icon in the Sweep Info Bar


    g. This will rotate the user perpendicular to the Starting Endpoint
    h. Drawing a Circle that is a diameter of 0.50 at the start of the path
    Click Green Check to Exit Sketcher
    i. The profile should be following the path.
    j. Edit your Sketch > Add a feature to the part or a second profile adjacent to the
    circle profile
    Click on the sketch icon again
    What happens if you sketch inside the original sketch profile or next to it?
    Part 2: Helical Sweep Springs
    Helical Sweeps allow the user to sketch a profile and rotate it around an axis

    Examples: Springs, External Threads

    1. Spring
    a. Select Model Tab > Select the Black Arrow next to the Sweep Icon > Select
    Helical Sweep
    b. First thing we will draw is the length of the Spring
    a. Select References from the Info Bar > Select Define (Helical Sweep
    Profile) >Select Front Datum > Select Sketch > This will place you in the sketcher

    1. Select Front Datum


    2. Select Sketch
    b. Draw a centerline along the Right Datum (Vertical Reference)
    c. Draw a vertical line (This line represents the overall length of the spring)
    d. Set the following Dimensions

    Place Datum
    Centerline

    Value represents the diameter of the


    pitch line in relation to the axis.
    Depending on where the designer places
    the profile will change the overall shape
    of the object. (Note our profile will be
    centered on the endpoint)

    e. Green Check to exit

    f. Select the Sketch Icon from the Helical Sweep Info Bar
    NOTE: If a Sketch Path is NOT Selected the Sketch Icon will be grayed out;
    User will need to select a Sketch Path prior to sketching a profile

    Select Sketch Icon


    g. Profile Placement
    i Placement of Profile in relation to the line that represents the length
    of the Helical Sweep will determine the overall size of the finished
    component
    ii Diameters
    i Outside Dia. (OD): Profile is placed on the inside of the line
    representing Length of Helical Sweep will result in measuring the
    Outside Diameter of the object

    Axis Line

    Length of
    Helical Sweep
    Origin

    ii Inside Dia.(ID): Profile is placed on the outside of the line


    representing Length of Helical Sweep will result in measuring the
    Inside Diameter of the object

    Axis Line
    Length of
    Helical Sweep

    Origin

    i Pitch Dia.: Inside Dia.(ID): Profile is placed centered of the line


    representing Length of Helical Sweep will result in measuring the
    pitch diameter, where the object will be created with the center of
    the profile as its diameter

    Axis Line
    Length of
    Helical Sweep

    Origin
    ii This will place you in the sketcher. Draw a circle that is a diameter of
    0.25 at the base of your pitch line

    Set Circle profile as the


    Pitch Diameter > Set
    Circle Diameter to .250

    h. Set the pitch


    The pitch is the distance between the center of one coil to the center of
    the next. Enter a value of 0.500 in the Helical Sweep Info Bar
    i. Preview will show up.
    Try changing the pitch to 0.2500. What Happens?

    j. Select the Pitch Tab > Select Add Pitch > Change End Pitch to .1
    Notice how the pitch on the spring changes as it goes from start to end

    k. Click Add Pitch a second time > Change pitch to .3 and Location 2 (Location
    represents where the new pitch will take over along length of the spring

    l. Add one more change in pitch value to your spring. May adjust current
    settings (Diameter of coil, Start, End Pitches, etc.)
    Assignment
    Create New Part with the following Path Sketch to the following Curve> Create
    a profile to follow the path.
    Part 3: Helical Sweeps- External Threads
    Helical Sweeps can be used to cut in detailed threads on a cylinder or a hole cut. When
    creating threads the designer should always cut in the threads.

    Thread Measurements
    Note: All threads are Right Handed unless stated LH at the end of the measurement

    Step 1: Design Cylinder to cut into

    a. Design a cylinder that is a Diameter of 0.500 and length of 4.00 inches. Place the circler
    face of the cylinder on the Top Datum. The Cylinder represents the major Diameter of
    the thread.
    Threads per Inch Class of Fit: 1, 2, or 3
    Major Diameter
    A = External Thread
    3/8 – 16 UNC – 2 A or B B = Internal Thread

    Thread Series: I.E UNC, UNF, ACME, etc.

    b. Chamfer: Add a chamfer at the end of the blank cylinder where the threads will start
    Chamfer Size D x D = .05
    Step 2: Setup the length of thread

    c. Select the Model Tab > Black Arrow next to the Sweep Icon > Select Helical Sweep >
    Select the Reference Tab > Define > Select the Front Datum
    d. Place a Centerline to revolve around at the center of the cylinder
    e. Select References Tool > Select the Left Vertical Edge of the Cylinder
    f. Draw a Vertical Line Starting from the Top Datum on the Referenced edge. Change the
    Height of the line to 3.00 inches.
    Angle Line used to
    taper threads off
    the cylinder

    Length of Thread (Pitch


    line): Drawn on the
    Datum Centerline to revolve around
    edge of the cylinder.

    Start Length of thread at


    the top Reference line
    g. Green check to accept the values
    h. Select the Sketch Icon on the Helical Sweep
    i. The Thread Profile should always start on the outside of the hole or cylinder you are
    about to cut into and touching the start point. The thread profile will be a triangle that
    has angles of 60 degrees and the pitch. (Pitch= 1/Threads per Inch). Draw the following
    profile.

    NOTE: When designing a swept cut the profile in relation to the part should be Material
    Side and Outside of the part to ensure that all parts of the object are cut.

    Thread Start Point

    Change Dim. To TO
    CHANGE
    Pitch
    Thread Pitch = 1/13
    = 1/13

    All Interior Angles = 60 Degrees

    j. Green Check to accept the sketch


    k. Set the Pitch Value in the Helical Sweep Profile. NOTE: This pitch must be a little bit
    bigger than the actual pitch of the threads so intersection of the threads does not occur.
    Set the Pitch Value to .08
    l. Select the Cut Icon to cut the threads
    m. Green Check to accept the cut
    n. Create the bolt head of the threaded feature. Use the Drafting and Design Textbook
    Reference Charts in the appendix part of the book or the Machinery Handbook to find
    the size of the bolt head. Note the bolt head size is based upon the Major Diameter of
    the thread.

    Hex Profile Hex Head Height

    Hex Head Chamfer Creation

    Hex Bolt Completed


    Part 4: Helical Sweep- Internal Threads
    1. Design the Nut
    a. Design the following hexagon. Note the sizes are based upon the Major
    Diameter of the thread. These measurements can be found

    Reference Construction
    Circle: Measured Across Use Equal Length
    the Corners of the Constraint to make
    Hexagon. sure all sides of the
    hexagon are the
    Secondary way to same.
    measure is across the
    flats, which is
    measuring from one flat
    face to the parallel face.

    b. Extrude Distance 0.4375


    c. Green Check to accept
    d. Revolve Cut in the Chamfer with following Measurements. Be sure to select a datum
    that passes through the corners of the hexagon and not the flats.

    2. Drill the hole that is to be tapped with a thread.

    a. When drilling this hole the designer must drill the hole to the Minor Diameter and then
    cut in the major Diameter.

    Formula for Calculating Minor Diameter

    Minor Diameter = Major Diameter – (1.300/ Total Threads per Inch)

    b. Drill a hole to the minor Diameter at the center of the Hexagon with a thread
    measurement of ½-13UNC-2B
    3. Create a Helical Cut of the thread. Based on the threaded cut of the bolt create a threaded
    feature of the nut. Follow the following

    NOTES

    - Select the Same Datum as the bolt to create the Helical Thread Feature
    - Thread Length should be longer than the hole, so be sure to extend the length of the
    thread (helical sweep profile) beyond the end of the hole.
    - Be sure to think about your starting point and which way the threads will match up to
    the bolt threads.
    - Set the Pitch in the Info Bar a little bigger than the actual pitch (The Values are the same
    as the bolt including the Triangle- Angles and Pitch Value are the same as the Bolt)

    FINAL PART

    Challenge
    Assemble the bolt and nut. Try and line up the threads.

    Hint: Create a section of the parts and figure the offset distance.

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