Offset links

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for L’outil Insertion de symbole

Roller Chain - Offset Link

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Machine Components

Multiple roller chain tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Sous-outils list and select the desired tool.

The offset link connects a roller link and a pin link.

To insert an offset link:

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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Parameter

Description

Standard Chain No. (Pitch)

Select the standard ANSI or ISO roller chain number; the pitch is given as a reference

Show Pins

(3D only)

Displays the pins

Linear roller chains

Circular roller chains