Extension springs: End view

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for L’outil Insertion de symbole

Extension Spring - End

Machine Components

Multiple extension spring 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.

To insert an extension spring - end view:

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

Wire Diameter

Enter the wire diameter

Outside Diameter

Specify the outside diameter of the coiled section of the spring

Ends at Right Angles

Indicate whether the spring ends are displayed at right angles to each other

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Spiral

Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction

Draw Center Lines

Draws the spring with center lines