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How do I make a coil with variable pitch

Posted 3 ott 2013, 19:26 GMT-4 Geometry, Materials, Parameters, Variables, & Functions Version 4.2, Version 4.2a 3 Replies

Lokesh Patil
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I am trying to make a circular cross section helix in comsol 4.2. And the pitch is basically a function of x. I tried to input the equation where I am asked to input axial pitch. But for some reason comsol is not recognizing the term "x". I have done transient simulations before where I have used functions of time "t" and they were working.

Any suggestions where am I going wrong?
3 Replies Last Post 5 ott 2013, 20:24 GMT-4
Lokesh Patil
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Posted: 1 decade ago 5 ott 2013, 17:04 GMT-4
In case anyone else runs into similar situation, I figured it out. Simply use parametric curve with equations of helix. The z-coordinate will have to be changed according to the desired pitch law.

For example, x=rcos(t) y=rsin(t) z=r*t*t
In case anyone else runs into similar situation, I figured it out. Simply use parametric curve with equations of helix. The z-coordinate will have to be changed according to the desired pitch law. For example, x=rcos(t) y=rsin(t) z=r*t*t
Edgar J. Kaiser Certified Consultant
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Posted: 1 decade ago 5 ott 2013, 17:19 GMT-4
Lokesh,

thanks for coming back with this useful piece of information. That's the spirit of a user community!

Cheers
Edgar

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Lokesh, thanks for coming back with this useful piece of information. That's the spirit of a user community! Cheers Edgar -- Edgar J. Kaiser emPhys Physical Technology http://www.emphys.com
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Posted: 1 decade ago 5 ott 2013, 20:24 GMT-4
my two cents to keep the forum interesting :)
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