Create a Cam Profile Using B-Splines

Create a Cam Profile Using B-Splines

This section explains how to create a cam profile.

Procedure:

[1] Click [Extrude Wizard] in the [Feature] tab .
Extrusion Wizard - IRONCAD User's Guide

[2] Create the cross-sectional shape of the cam as a new part.
Use [Polyline] and [BSpline] to draw the shape.


[3] When you finish the sketch, a solid cam shape will be created.

Please refer to the video below.

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