Die Springs

Die spring are made of rectangular wire. Click the die spring linear object from the Springs tool set to insert a die spring.

 

Parameter	Description
Fits into Hole	The spring will be able to fit into a hole of this diameter
Fits over Shaft	The spring will be able to fit over a shaft of this diameter
Wire Width	Specify the width of the wire
Wire Height	Enter the height of the wire
Free Length	Enter the free length of the 2D spring
Solid Height	Enter the height of the spring at maximum compression
Working Length	Either specify the spring working length value, or click and drag a spring control point to define the length graphically
Spiral	Select either a Left Hand or Right Hand spiral direction
Display	Select a display mode for 2D springs
Draw Center Line	Select to draw the 2D spring with center line(s)