Sweep rails

Objective: Perform a sweep to create the shank using the helix and profiles.

Step 1: Sweep 1 Rail Command

With the two profiles created, go to the Surface tab and select the Sweep 1 Rail command.

Step 2: Create the Sweep

Select the helix, then the upper rail, and finally the lower rail.

Step 3: Ajust Seam

Press Enter. Adjust the seam point like in the image, so that both arrows point in the same direction. Do it from the Top View.

Step 4: Sweep Result

Press enter. In the options panel, leave the default values. Press OK.

Video Lesson

Next Step: Create a cap for the outer end of the shank.

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