Creating a Worm Using a Sweep Path

Worm This lesson provides experience in designing a worm that will ultimately mate with a worm gear.  It will show students how to create a helical path, which they will in turn sweep a closed profile on a cylinder.   Contributed by Robert Cadwell.

Lesson Plan: worm_lesson

Part0icon Sample Parts: Worm.SLDPRT 

Marie Planchard

Marie Planchard

Senior Director, Early Engagement, 3DEXPERIENCE Works at Dassault Systemes
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