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Modeling a Hose Reel
famadorian
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I'm interested in how I can model a hose reel.
If I use a simple helix, I can't get the hose to layer itself onto the reel;) There are like 5-6 layers in a hose reel like this:
If I use a simple helix, I can't get the hose to layer itself onto the reel;) There are like 5-6 layers in a hose reel like this:
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john_mcclary
Member, Developers Posts: 3,898 PRO
@3dcad is right, if this is just for looks, only do the outer most ring. Helix is the slowest feature in cad.
otherwise here is one way to do it:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/25f98340d6e02926476d2e26/w/e7991fc7328980ab5006c33a/e/afab0d026e79152f265356f6
I made 3 layers and swept along the helix's
clockwise
counter clockwise
clockwise
then connected the ends with a 90 deg piece, then boolean union them all together.
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If you wan't to render product image just create top layer with some dummy pieces on sides.
ps. Without testing I think it would be multiple helix sweeps on top of each other and boolean together
otherwise here is one way to do it:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/25f98340d6e02926476d2e26/w/e7991fc7328980ab5006c33a/e/afab0d026e79152f265356f6
I made 3 layers and swept along the helix's
clockwise
counter clockwise
clockwise
then connected the ends with a 90 deg piece, then boolean union them all together.
Thanks;)