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Ex - 7 Parametric Curves

This document discusses parametric curves and how to create them in CAD software. There are three main methods to generate curves: through points, from an equation, or from a cross section. Curves can be defined parametrically by entering mathematical equations defining x, y, and z coordinates as functions of a parameter t. Examples of equations shown include a parabola, elliptical helix, and spiral. The lab exercise involves using parametric equations to model an involute gear with 20 teeth.

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This document discusses parametric curves and how to create them in CAD software. There are three main methods to generate curves: through points, from an equation, or from a cross section. Curves can be defined parametrically by entering mathematical equations defining x, y, and z coordinates as functions of a parameter t. Examples of equations shown include a parabola, elliptical helix, and spiral. The lab exercise involves using parametric equations to model an involute gear with 20 teeth.

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B.V.M. ENGINEERING COLLEGE, V.V.

NAGAR
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ME 310: COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Ex. No.: 7 Date:
Parametric curves

Objective: To learn how to create parametric curves.

Theory:
Curve generating methods:
There are three methods to create a 1-D, 2-D, or 3-D datum curve are as follow:
1. Curve through Points
2. Curve from Equation
3. Curve from Cross Section

Figure: Curve generating methods


Curve from Equation:
One can create a 1-D, 2-D, or 3-D datum curve defined by a mathematical equation. The
equation can be defined for one, two, or three coordinate system axes. The coordinate system
type can be specified for the selected coordinate system. The following three coordinate system
types can be used:
 Cartesian – specify X, Y, and Z parameters in the equation.
 Cylindrical – specify R, Theta (θ), and Z parameters in the equation.
 Spherical – specify R, Theta (θ), and Phi (Φ) parameters in the equation.
Type the equation into a text editor, which launches after specifying the type of coordinate
system. Define the three parameters for the coordinate system type specified, each on a separate
line of the text editor.

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Using the ‘T’ Parameter:
Equations in CREO will make each of the three variables (X, Y and Z in Cartesian Coordinates)
independent of each other and based on "t" which CREO will vary from zero to one. The
following are examples of different Cartesian coordinate system equations to create a curves:
Parabola:
A simple math equation for a parabola, for instance, is normally written as:
x=y^2
In CREO, an equation must be written for each variable independently, as follows:
x=t^2 (x varies with square of t)
y=t (y varies linearly with t)
z=0 (curve on the x-y plane) (Figure 1)
CREO evaluates the equation from t=0 to t=1, so, in order to scale the result, just add a scale
factor to the equations as follows:
x=3*t^2 (scaling the result by 3) (Figure 2)
Or
x=(3*t)^2

Figure 1 Figure 2

The result will be as if “t” varied from zero to three. (Figure 3)


Additionally, one can displace the curve by adding a constant to the equation like:
x=1.2+3*t^2
And/or, one can change the Z position by making Z equal to a non-zero value, or even an
equation of its own. (Figure 4)

Figure 3 Figure 4

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(Figure 5) shows the curve generated from the following equations:
x=d1+d2*t^2
y=d0*t
z=1+d3*cos(t*400)

Figure 5

An elliptical helix can be created


(Figure 6) with the below equation:
x=4*cos(t*3*360)
y=2*sin(t*3*360)
z=5*t

Figure 6

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For a spiral curve sit on a planar, the following equation is being use:
R = 50 + t * (120)
Theta = t * 360 * 5
Z=0

Figure 7

Laboratory Exercise:
Create 20 teeth involute spur gear model using following relations and parametric equation for
involute curve.
Relations:
MO=3
N=20
PHI=20
RP=MO*N/2
RB=RP*cos(PHI)
RA=RP+MO
RD=RP-(1.25*MO)
RF=0.02*RP
B=10*MO
Equation for Involute curve:
r = RB
ang = t * 90
s = (PI * r * t ) / 2
xc = r * cos(ang)
yc = r * sin(ang)
x = xc + ( s * sin(ang))
y = yc - ( s * cos(ang))
z=0

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