Custom tapered thread, sweep profile around 3d tapered helix path.

[jackwcallen]

Trying to create a custom tapered thread, with the thread form perpendicular to the angle.

I have worked out how to create a 3d helix path with the coil feature, but I can't work out how to sweep the thread profile along it correctly.

Some other forum threads suggested creating a guide rail, which I tried to do but didn't really understand.

Attached file shows the sweep which I managed to create, currently as a new body as cut doesn't seem to work.

As you can see the profile doesn't stay in the correct orientation and does a peculiar twirl as it follows the path.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jack

[Beyondforce · Accepted solution]

Hi @jackwcallen,

Please check out this video that I have made and let me know if you still have more questions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfPoA6_OWM

Cheers / Ben
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[jackwcallen]

Hi Ben,

Many thanks for the video you made on this topic.

It helped me to work out how to accomplish my desired feature.

Kind regards

Jack

[Beyondforce]

I'm glad I could help. Just let us know if you have more questions.

Ben.