E006 - Compression Spring

The Compression Spring model is created by following the below YouTube tutorial,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZCuAn4Z0w

This model is constructed using Part workbench and Geometric Primitive shape Helix. Sketch is used to define the cross section of the spring and the Sweep function is used to profile the sketch using Helix as the path. A Cube is used to Cut the top and the bottom ends of the spring to create a flat surface, typical of a compression spring.

A helix is created using the Part Workbench

Part	Construction Method
	Create a Helix Using Geometric Primitives, create Helix with Pitch = 20, Height = 100 & Radius = 20 mm.

A Profile-Circle is created using the Part Design Workbench

Part	Construction Method
	Create a Profile-Circle Create a Body Create a Sketch, select XZ_Plane Draw a Cicle with X-axis as the center Set the distance from origin to center of circle = 20 mm Set the Radius of circle = 5 mm

In Part Design Workbench select the sketch Circle and click Sweep along the path and select the Helix

Part	Construction Method
	Sweep Select the Sketch, Circle Click on the button, Sweep the sketch along the path
	Create a Spring Ensure Profile Object = Sketch Click Path to sweep along Object Click on the Helix part in the model space Click Ok. The Spring is the AdditivePipe object

A Cube is created using the Part Workbench. Cut the top and bottom of the spring to create a flat surface.

Part	Construction Method
	Create a Cube Create a Cube Length = 50, Width = 50 and Height = 10 mm Position the cube center to the spring and half way to the bottom end of the spring Set X = -25, Y = -25, Z = -10 mm
	Cut the intersection of the Spring and the Cube Select the Spring and Ctrl+Click on the Cube Apply Boolean Cut operation Rotate and view the model
	Create a Cube Create a Cube Length = 50, Width = 50 and Height = 10 mm Position the cube center to the spring and half way to the top end of the spring Set X = -25, Y = -25, Z = 100 mm
	Cut the intersection of the Spring and the Cube Select the Spring and Ctrl+Click on the Cube Apply Boolean Cut operation Rotate and view the model

In Part Design Workbench select the sketch Circle and click Sweep along the path and select the Helix

Part	Construction Method
	Appearance Select the Spring object Ctrl+D or Right click and select Appearance Material: Copper is selected in this model