Helix sweep problem

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to run a sweep on 3D sketch.  The sketch is a simple one revolution helix using the the equation curve.

x(t): 50*t*cos(360*t)

y(t): 50*t*sin(360*t)

z(t):50*t

t(min):0, t(max):1

See pic.  Any help appreciated.

[leowarren34]

Hi @Anonymous,

Can you upload your files?

The main issue looks to be that your profile will self-intersect which means you need either increase the radius of the path or decrease the radius of the profile.

Have you looked at the coil command?

[JDMather]

Attach your *.ipt file here as suggested by @leowarren34 

It appears that this profile is not perpendicular to the path (and my guess the other end too).

What are you attempting to model?

Do you have a picture or link to something similar that already exists in the real world?

[Anonymous]

The attached file SSP.ipt shows the coil I'm trying to build.  I'm just trying to make one end have a large diameter opening and the other small.  Thanks in advance

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

Examine the sketches that I made perpendicular to your 3D curve.

(See Attached.)

[Anonymous]

I'm still studying your .ipt files; they are doing exactly what I was looking to do.  Thank you!!!