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.

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Parameter

Description

Outside Diameter

Specify the outside diameter of the coiled section of the torsion spring

Wire Diameter

Enter the wire diameter

Number of Active Coils

Specify the number of active coils in the spring

Left/Right End

Select to enter the dimensions for left and/or right end

Length

For each end, specify the length between the coil center and the end

Direction

Indicate whether each end is facing up or down

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Orientation

Select forward, rearward, or normal for each end

Spiral

Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction