Screw Feeder Model - Coil or Sweep?

[cheryl_sneddon]

Hi Fusion Experts, I need your help!

So before we go any further I want to make you aware I am not on here to compare CAD products, I am here to find a resolution whatever that maybe..... I love all things CAD especially F360. 

I need to create a screw feeder using Fusion 360, I can't share these models I am under NDA, so I will share images.

The main issue I have is, I need the screw to be represented in the same way in Fusion 360 as it is in Inventor (again no comparison, just usage!) I need the coil command in F360 to produce the same result as it does in Inventor but I am willing to try other features to get this..... I know that I cannot use the coil command to give me the section shape I need, so I have been using it to give me a path to use the Sweep command, but I get a horrible result (see image). 

I have also tried to sweep a line to get the surface then thicken but I get the same result as the thicken command doesn't allow me to choose a thicken direction ( Z direction ).

I am open to starting again, but I am determined to do this in Fusion 360 as it should really be simple! I know I am looking at this in my way so I need your help! 🙂

[jhackney1972]

Take a look at this Blog article and Video and see if it help you.

[cheryl_sneddon]

Thanks John, I am sure I tried this but I will give it another go see what happens..... stay tuned! 🙂

[jhackney1972]

If you have issues, post back to the Forum.  Please remember to attach your model so the Forum users can help you directly.

[TheCADWhisperer]

Can you Attach your *.ipt file here?

[cheryl_sneddon]

This is an example of the coil in Inventor 🙂

[cheryl_sneddon]

This is what I have now using John's approach think it might be good enough although it did struggle a bit to produce, have a look!

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

Looks good, I would hide Body 4 just to clean it up a bit.

[cheryl_sneddon]

Thanks John, hopefully Autodesk will introduce the same functionality in the Inventor coil command and save me a few clicks 🙂

Much appreciated,

[cheryl_sneddon]

Hi John,  have you ever seen this?

I have adjusted the model that I sent to add additional features which messed up the coil so I started a new one, but when I do I don't get the same line I need to sweep my profile when creating a coil?

I have started a new design and checked this and I still don't get this line? I am wondering if this is graphics related, have you seen this before?

[jhackney1972]

If I understand what you are talking about, it is probably because of your Visual Settings.  Take a look at the Screencast.

[cheryl_sneddon]

Hi John, 

Have a look at my screen cast, hoping you can help further, if not then I will contact Autodesk, thanks again. 

[cheryl_sneddon · Accepted solution]

https://autode.sk/3kgt06D 

[jhackney1972]

I have decided on a different method of creating an auger.  The Screencast will explain my process.  The method will give you a smooth flight and also give you the spiral edges you desire in the Manufacturing Environment.  I have attached the model I used in the demonstration. 

At the first of the video, I explain why you are not getting the path edge on your coil primitive.