How to Create a Compressible Spring Assembly in SOLIDWORKS

Creating a compressible (and expandable) spring as a part in SOLIDWORKS is one thing, but making it work in an assembly is a bit more involved - Learn how to do both with a combination of advanced sweeps and in-context assembly relations in this episode of Ask SolidProfessor.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Primary Topics Covered
0:53 - Helix Technique
1:39 - Sweep Technique
3:42 - Trimming Material Using Cut with Surface
4:50 - Compressing/Expanding the Spring
5:19 - Adding the Spring to the Assembly
5:55 - Results of Mating without In-Context Relations
6:59 - Adding In-Context Relations and Troubleshooting
8:25 - Compressing the Spring Assembly
8:42 - Conclusion

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