[Workbench] How to create solid cylinder with helical groove on its surface.

jenny_kapoor · April 26, 2016, 17:57

Hello friends, I am trying to create a helically grooved cylindrical geometry in workbench for modeling a mechanical tool. The tool/geometry looks exactly like the picture in the link below

http://solidworksoven.com/2015/07/ho...olidworks.html

It is possible to create this geometry in solidworks using helical sweep cut but I am not sure how to do it in Ansys. Could you all please guide me?

Thanks.

Kapi · April 26, 2016, 18:40

u can import your geometry from Solidworks to Ansys!

jenny_kapoor · April 28, 2016, 00:18

I do not have ansys and solid works installed on the same computer. Can I still import the geometry somehow?

Kapi · April 29, 2016, 02:12

Yes, Export the solid works file as ".x_t" (parasolid) on you local computer. Take it on a pendrive and transfer it to other computer with Ansys on it. Open workbench. Create geometry and import external geometry file and click Generate!

all this information you get from Help section as well!

I suggest you look for answers thr before coming to forum!

April 26, 2016, 17:57	How to create solid cylinder with helical groove on its surface.	#1
jenny_kapoor New Member Jenny Kapoor Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 10	Hello friends, I am trying to create a helically grooved cylindrical geometry in workbench for modeling a mechanical tool. The tool/geometry looks exactly like the picture in the link below http://solidworksoven.com/2015/07/ho...olidworks.html It is possible to create this geometry in solidworks using helical sweep cut but I am not sure how to do it in Ansys. Could you all please guide me? Thanks.

April 26, 2016, 18:40		#2
Kapi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne Posts: 584 Rep Power: 14	u can import your geometry from Solidworks to Ansys! jenny_kapoor likes this.

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April 28, 2016, 00:18		#3
jenny_kapoor New Member Jenny Kapoor Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 10	I do not have ansys and solid works installed on the same computer. Can I still import the geometry somehow?

April 29, 2016, 02:12		#4
Kapi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne Posts: 584 Rep Power: 14	Yes, Export the solid works file as ".x_t" (parasolid) on you local computer. Take it on a pendrive and transfer it to other computer with Ansys on it. Open workbench. Create geometry and import external geometry file and click Generate! all this information you get from Help section as well! I suggest you look for answers thr before coming to forum!