# Modeling a 3d spiral spring

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**Created:** [December 25, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeling-a-3d-spiral-spring/6317 "2019-12-25T06:08:56Z")\
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@Ansadek  
This is just one way to produce a ‘Spring’ there are others.  
**Sketch \> Circle** draw a Circle appropriate to the diameter Spring that you need  
**Add \> Construction Plane \> Perpendicular to curve at point** shown here on the right of the Circle

 ![IMG_0938](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/8/848f7a00c9e8720da63f7b36c3edf57012cd60f3.jpeg)

Tap on the Circle to select it’s Face it will turn brighter Blue  
Drag the upward pointing Arrow until you have the length of Spring needed [in this case 20 was selected]

 ![IMG_0935](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/b/bf23b1f6aa7f586a2c99b7a1d4d55845acae260c.jpeg)

**Add \> Construction Axis Through a Cylinder or Cone**  
Tap on the Cylinder

 ![IMG_0928](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/a/a059cf558b5f7cc330f1e447bdb0083ed2976f14.jpeg)

Tap with your Finger on the Construction Plane if necessary zoom in to be able to place your finger accurately.  
This should zoom in on the construction plane.  
Draw a Circle representing the Thickness/Diameter of the Material needed for your Spring  
Move this Cirle relative to the Construction Axis to provide the Diameter of your Spring  
**Tools \> Revolve** select the Circle just drawn **Next** select the Axis

 ![IMG_0924](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/f/fa354bd5fbb7cb7b200ffddcd2dbf0f032205770.jpeg)

Set the Height [top left] to the Length of your Spring and hit ✔  
Set the Angle to 3600 [in this case = 10 turns] choosing the your appropriate number and hit ✔

 ![IMG_0920 2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/3/30974ef628b7e543a376e0ca8b62d7f15d01cf18.jpeg)

Delete the Cylinder Leaving your Spring.

 ![IMG_0934](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/f/f9de339206c5c47e786a429526f560e72fd01a15.jpeg)

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