Compression springs 1 and 2
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Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
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Modes for Tworzenie pojedynczej linii Modes for Narzędzie Wstaw symbol |
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Machine Components |
Multiple compression spring tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Narzędzia ukryte 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.
Kliknij, aby pokazać/ukryć parametry. 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.
Kliknij, aby pokazać/ukryć parametry.Kliknij, aby pokazać/ukryć parametry.
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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.
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