how to animate a compression spring collapsing

#1 (**permalink**) February 17th, 2006, 05:49 AM

I have to model a spring and be able to animate when the spring is collapsing. Anyone who has a model or similar ?

#2 (**permalink**) February 17th, 2006, 07:45 AM

» I have to model a spring and be able to animate when the spring is
» collapsing. Anyone who has a model or similar ?

What CAD system are you using?

#3 (**permalink**) February 19th, 2006, 09:08 PM

» » I have to model a spring and be able to animate when the spring is
» » collapsing. Anyone who has a model or similar ?
»
» What CAD system are you using?
I am using Solid Works 2006

#4 (**permalink**) February 21st, 2006, 01:03 PM

» I have to model a spring and be able to animate when the spring is
» collapsing. Anyone who has a model or similar ?

Hello emanglicmot,

Take a look at the following Q&A Board post. They discuss exactly how to do what you want to do. Let us know if it helps or if you still need help.

http://www.3dcadtips.com/QABoard/board_entry.php?id=178&page=1&category=all&order=c ategory&descasc=ASC