Easiest way to model gearwheel?

Tanel Välja

14 Oct, 2011 02:46 PM

A simple tutorial

1. Step 1:

   Create an extrude
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Create a cut for the toofs(random values entered)
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Create a circular pattern to pattern the cut and the chamfer
   

   

4. Step 4:

   From the insert tab select features and then flex feature
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Make sure to change the planes (i used x-plane), to 90 degrees
   

   

6. Step 6:

   Change the twist value from the top to the desired value
   

   

7. Step 7:

   Enjoy your newest creation and a new trick you just learned :)