Pillow block bearings
Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool |
Pillow Block |
Machine Components |
The Pillow Block tool and Pillow Block - 3D tool share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Pop-out tools list and select the desired tool.
To insert a pillow block bearing:
Click the tool and mode.
Click to place the object, and click again to set the rotation. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default parameters. The parameters can be edited later from the Object Info palette.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
Parameter |
Description |
Size |
Select one of the common pillow block bearing sizes; the associated parameter values are displayed in the Object Info palette |
Use Custom Dimensions |
Applies custom parameter modifications |
Bore Size |
Indicate the bore diameter |
Center Distance |
Indicate the length from the center of the bore to the bottom of the base |
Housing Width |
Enter the width of the housing |
Base Length |
Specify the length of the base |
Base Thickness |
Specify the thickness of the base |
Hole Centers |
Specify the distance between the hole centers |
Slot Width |
Indicate the width of the slots |
Slot Length |
Indicate the length of the slots |
Base Width |
Specify the width of the block base |
Collar Width |
Enter the width of the collar |
Collar Diameter |
Enter the diameter of the collar |
Set Screw Size |
Indicate the size of the locking set screws |
View (2D only) |
Select the 2D view
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Show Set Screws |
Displays the set screws
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Show Grease Fitting |
Displays the grease fitting
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Show Center Lines and Hidden Lines (2D only) |
Draws the 2D bearing with center lines and hidden lines
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