topic Re: cylindrical groove in Creo Modeling Questions https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131629#M33178 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>It is difficult to make this accurately as it involves a 3D cutting tool. Traditionally, the physical parts are made on a lathe with a milling attachment.</P><P></P><P>You can make a reasonable representation using the helical sweep function. You can scribe a trajectory using a wrap feature. Use the math for circumference to attain the accurate angles in a flat sketch. Be sure to add a coordinate system to your sketch!</P><P>Some tips here: <A href="https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/docs/DOC-3864">Closed and Ground Spring - Alternative to Helical Sweep</A></P><P></P><P>You may also have some luck using the Offset feature. </P><P></P><P>A very lengthy discussion on 3D tool emulation may be gleaned in this discussion:</P><P><A href="https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/thread/58817">Modeling a globoidal cam</A> </P><P></P><P>Also: <A href="https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/videos/5595"> Video Link : 5595</A></P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:46:34 GMT TomD.inPDX 2015-03-24T17:46:34Z cylindrical groove https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131628#M33177 Hello,I do not know how to do this type of grooves. What is the most appropriate tool for this kind of circular grooves?Thanks a lot for your help. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:10:21 GMT https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131628#M33177 jalonso-2 2015-03-24T16:10:21Z Re: cylindrical groove https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131629#M33178 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>It is difficult to make this accurately as it involves a 3D cutting tool. Traditionally, the physical parts are made on a lathe with a milling attachment.</P><P></P><P>You can make a reasonable representation using the helical sweep function. You can scribe a trajectory using a wrap feature. Use the math for circumference to attain the accurate angles in a flat sketch. Be sure to add a coordinate system to your sketch!</P><P>Some tips here: <A href="https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/docs/DOC-3864">Closed and Ground Spring - Alternative to Helical Sweep</A></P><P></P><P>You may also have some luck using the Offset feature. </P><P></P><P>A very lengthy discussion on 3D tool emulation may be gleaned in this discussion:</P><P><A href="https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/thread/58817">Modeling a globoidal cam</A> </P><P></P><P>Also: <A href="https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/videos/5595"> Video Link : 5595</A></P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:46:34 GMT https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131629#M33178 TomD.inPDX 2015-03-24T17:46:34Z Re: cylindrical groove https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131630#M33179 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Thank you Antonius!</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:21:28 GMT https://www.ptcusercommunity.com/t5/Creo-Modeling-Questions/cylindrical-groove/m-p/131630#M33179 jalonso-2 2015-03-26T07:21:28Z