Helix

Creation of helix geometry. The entity created is a single curve.

Creation of Helix

Create dynamically by clicking 3 points:

• The first point is the center of the helix. Click on the screen or enter coordinates in the dialog.

• The second point sets the helix entry point.

• The third point sets the radius. You can also define this value in the dialog.

Then define the helix characteristics in the dialogue: Enter or modify the radius value. You can also pick a value on the screen with the pipette. Switch to Diameter with the small black triangle.
Define the starting angle of the helix. Define the step size and number of steps. Define the direction of rotation, CounterClockwise or Clockwise.

Application

This helix is useful in these cases:

• It can be the backbone for solid design (e.g., extrude along path)

• It can be a drive profile used with 5X simultaneous operations

• It can be selected for machining with a manual operation (contouring) but calculated in tool center (no offset)