Compression springs 1 and 2
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Mode |
Tool |
Workspace: Tool set |
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Modes for Creating single lines Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool |
Compression Spring 1
Compression Spring 2
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Multiple compression spring tools 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.
The 2D compression springs are linear objects, while the 3D compression springs are point objects.
To insert a compression spring:
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.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Type of Ends |
Specify the spring end style
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Outside Diameter |
For Compression Spring 1, enter the outside diameter |
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Mean Diameter |
For Compression Spring 2, enter the mean diameter |
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Wire Diameter |
Enter the wire diameter |
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Solid Height |
For Compression Spring 1, enter the solid height (compressed height) |
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Number of Active Coils |
For Compression Spring 2, specify the number of active coils |
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Working Length |
Either specify the spring working length value, or click and drag a spring control point to define the length graphically
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Spiral |
Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction |
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Display (2D only) |
Select a display mode for 2D springs
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Draw Center Line (2D only) |
Draws the spring with center line(s) |
A utility calculates spring rates for compression springs (see Spring calculator).
To simulate the appearance of a spring wound around an object (such as a shaft or screw), use two springs. Set the front spring's display parameter to Solid - Front Coils Only. The spring behind the object is set to Solid - Rear Coils Only. Adjust the objects’ relative position with the Modify > Send > Send to Front and Modify > Send > Send to Back commands until the object displays correctly.
