To Insert a Torsion Spring (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

1. Click Content tabCalculation panelSprings drop-downTorsion. Find
2. In the Select a Torsion Spring dialog box, select a catalog or standard.
3. Specify front, side or sectional view.
4. In the Type of Ends of Torsion Springs, choose a type of ends and choose OK.
5. Click to specify a center point.
6. Click to specify a support point of the fixed end.
7. Click to specify the direction of torsion.
8. If you selected Modified Design in the Select a Torsion Spring dialog box in step 2, specify the lever.
9. In the Torsion Spring dialog box, from the Specification drop-down list, select the insertion method. There are four standard cases, and one detailed case.
10. Choose Next.
11. If you selected Modified Design in the Select a Torsion Spring dialog box in step 2, specify the material and wire diameter of the spring.
12. Choose Next.
13. Select one or more springs from the table.
14. Choose Finish.
15. Specify the helix direction and the current angle.
16. If you selected a side or sectional view, select an object in the drawing to be inside the spring (hidden by the spring) or press Enter.

The torsion spring is inserted.