Extension springs: Front view and 3D

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Extension Spring - Front

Extension Spring - 3D

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.

Parameter	Description
Outside Diameter	Specify the outside diameter of the coiled section of the spring
Wire Diameter	Enter the wire diameter
Free Length	Length of spring when not extended (no force is applied)
Working Length	Either specify the spring working length value, or click and drag a spring control point to define the length graphically
End Style	Select a style for the ends of the spring
Hook Length	Enter the length of the hook from the spring end to the top of the hook
Hooks at Right Angles (3D only)	Select the create the 3D hooks at a right angle to each other
Spiral	Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction
View (Front only)	Select the 2D hook’s view
Display (Front only)	Select a display mode for the 2D spring
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
Show All Coils (Front only)	Draws all of the spring’s coils
Draw Center Line (Front only)	Draws the spring with center line(s)