Extension Springs – Front View and 3D

 

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 (Machine Design 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	Select the 2D hook’s view
Display	Select a display mode for the 2D spring
Set Free Length to Working Length	Select to force the 2D spring’s Free Length value to equal the Working Length value; this shows the coils tightly wound at any working length
Show All Coils	Select to draw all of the 2D spring’s coils
Draw Center Line	Select to draw the 2D spring with center line(s)