Extension Springs - Only Draw Dialog Box (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

Use the Drawing dialog box to define the geometry of the spring in the drawing.

Wire diameter d

Enter a spring wire diameter or click on the measure button and determine this value from the graphic area.

Da

Specifies the Outer Diameter of the spring. Enter a value or click on the measure button and determine this value from the graphic area.

n

Specifies the total Number of Coils of the spring including the ends of coils. Enter a value.

Helix Direction

Select one of two spring helix directions: Right, or Left.

Left, Right tabs

Click on these tabs to set left and right spring end types. Choose the spring end button in compliance with DIN 2097 and click OK. Enter dimensions of end in the edit boxes Lh1, m1 or Lh2, m2. These input values are automatically restricted by type of selected hook and outer diameter of spring.

Ends Position tab

Specify the mutual position of spring hooks in this tab.