Keyways

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool

Keyway

Detailing

To insert a keyway:

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.

 

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Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Shaft/Bore Diameter

Enter the diameter of the shaft or bore

Type of Keyway

Select one of the keyway types

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Key Standard

Select inch or metric for the key size standard

Type of Key

Select a square, rectangular, or woodruff key shape

Use Recommended Key Size

Uses the recommended ASME/ISO size based on the diameter and key type; deselect to specify custom width and height values

Key Width/Height

For custom keyway sizes, enter the width and height values

Nom, Size (in./mm)

Select the nominal bore diameter size for the selected Key Standard (Object Properties dialog box only)

Show Center Line

Draws the keyway with center lines

Keys

Woodruff keys

 

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