Creating a Sweep Helix Following Operation

You can create a sweep helix following operation (that is, a machining operation that machines the sweep of a convex revolved body without sharp edges along a helix) on features created with the Solid Tool Sweep command in the Part Design app.

Before you begin: Create a solid tool sweep model. For more information, see 3D Modeling Core User's Guide.
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Sweep Helix Following
  1. From the Prismatic Machining section of the action bar, click Sweep Helix Following .
    A Sweep helix following entity is added to the manufacturing program. The dialog box opens at the Geometry tab .
  2. Select the required geometry.

    The Part geometry is mandatory. All of the other parameters are optional.

    1. Click the red area in the sensitive icon and select the part in the work area.
    2. Double-click anywhere in the work area to confirm your selection and redisplay the dialog box.
  3. Select the Tool tab to choose a tool.
  4. Click Display or Simulate to check the validity of the machining operation.

    For more information, see Simulating the Tool Path.

  5. Click OK in the Display or Simulate dialog box, and again in the main dialog box to create the machining operation.
    The tool path is created.

The operation appears in the Activities Process Tree, under the manufacturing program.