Combining helical sweeps and sweeps along curves to create spring geometry -- EAC Tip of the Week

This week's tip comes from a question asked by a customer. They wanted to know how to make complicated springs that went beyond the typical helical sweep; something like a hook spring. This tip talks about how to combine helical sweeps and sweeps along curves in Creo Parametric or Pro/ENGINEER to easily create complex geometry of this kind.

[@MrCooldude4172]

Fantastic thank you so much! I just now need to know how to make the end point of the spring be near the start point, to make one of those spiral light bulbs.

[@mganzer]

You can combine this with the video "Non-linear helical sweeps along any trajectory" to create the light bulb fillement you're looking for.

[@3DSurfacing]

Great tip there.

[@bjpastoor]

Good stuff and even better presentation! Is there any chance you do a tutorial on the next step: making this a flexible part in an assembly? You know what I mean ;-)

[@pravins7763]

useful video...Thanks..