Extension springs: Front view and 3D
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Tool |
Tool set |
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Modes for Créer des lignes |
Extension Spring - Front
Extension Spring - 3D
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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 - front view or 3D:
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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Outside Diameter |
Specify the outside diameter of the coiled section of the spring |
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Wire Diameter |
Enter the wire diameter |
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Free Length |
Length of spring when not extended (no force is applied) |
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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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End Style |
Select a style for the ends of the spring |
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Hook Length |
Enter the length of the hook from the spring end to the top of the hook |
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Hooks at Right Angles (3D only) |
Select the create the 3D hooks at a right angle to each other |
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Spiral |
Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction |
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View (Front only) |
Select the 2D hook’s view |
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Display (Front only) |
Select a display mode for the 2D spring
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Set Free Length to Working Length (Front only) |
Forces the spring’s Free Length value to equal the Working Length value; this shows the coils tightly wound at any working length |
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Show All Coils (Front only) |
Draws all of the spring’s coils |
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Draw Center Line (Front only) |
Draws the spring with center line(s) |
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