Belleville Washer Springs - Select From Table Dialog Box (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

Absolute set:

Contains two options: Lengths and Forces. If the Force is of the absolute value, then the length is within the range from - to, and the other way around.

Offer only 10 most Suitable Springs check box:

Due to the fact, that there is a large number of possible combinations in ordering of the Belleville spring packets, it is possible to select and to offer only ten the most suitable spring combinations, after activating this check box.

Restrictions table

To insert a restriction into the table, click on the dimension button (for example: Da) in the spring picture to the right of the table. A new empty row appears in the table. To enter values into the cells, click on a cell. You can also enter geometrical values (length and diameter) using the measure button in the cell and then making selections in the graphic area. Use the buttons in the cells (< >, < =, = >, =) to add further restrictions to the spring. To activate a dynamically loaded spring use the Dynamic Loads check box. This option affects calculation of stresses.

DIN Class toolbar:

According to the DIN 2092 program takes into consideration Belleville spring calculation in compliance with following F/s (Force/path) diagram. Select one of three options, and click OK.

Settings

Opens the Additional Settings dialog box.

Arrangement of Spring:

In the Belleville Washer spring - Arrangement dialog box select an Odd or Even number of the spring packet and the required arrangement.

Back

Finds appropriate springs in the table according to restrictions and displays them in the result table along with important dimensions and calculation results.

Next

Lets you change the location and direction of the spring.

Finish

Finds and inserts the appropriate springs in the table into your drawing. You can dynamically drag the springs in the drawing.