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SolidWorks Question..

Trying to use swept boss/bass to create a simple shock absorber spring as shown, however I dont have the "twist along path" option available to me as shown. I'm using education version thru school..

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Answer 1

Step:1

Draw circle as per mean diameter of circle.

Step:2

Take helix/spiral command from feature<curve<helix/spiral

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step:3

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Draw circle at the end of helix as shown in figure. keep circle diameter as per the wire diameter of spring.

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step:4

now take sweep command & select both sketch

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