Torsion springs: Front view
Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
Modes for L’outil Insertion de symbole |
Torsion Spring - Front |
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 - front 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.Click to show/hide the parameters.
Parameter |
Description |
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Outside Diameter |
Specify the outside diameter of the coiled section of the torsion spring |
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Wire Diameter |
Enter the wire diameter |
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Number of Active Coils |
Specify the number of active coils in the spring |
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Left/Right End |
Select to enter the dimensions for left and/or right end |
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Length |
For each end, specify the length between the coil center and the end |
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Direction |
Indicate whether each end is facing up or down |
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Orientation |
Select forward, rearward, or normal for each end |
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Spiral |
Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction |