Torsion springs: End view and 3D

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Torsion Spring - End

Torsion Spring - 3D

Machine Components

Multiple torsion 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 a torsion 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.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Wire Diameter	Enter the wire diameter
Outside Diameter	Specify the outside diameter of the coiled section of the torsion spring
Number of Active Coils (3D only)	Specify the number of active coils in the coiled section of the 3D torsion spring
End # 1/2	Select to enter the dimensions for End #1 and/or End #2
Length	For each end, specify the length between the coil center and the bend
Deflection	Enter the deflection angle for each end
End Style	Select a style for each end (specify a clockwise (CW) or counterclockwise (CCW) direction)
Bend Radius	For each end, specify the radius value of the bend (does not apply to Plain End Styles)
Bend Length	For each end, specify the length between the bend and the wire end (does not apply to Plain or Full Loop End Styles)
Spiral	Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction