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

Use the Drawing dialog box to define only 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.

End Coils

Enter a total number of end coils for both spring ends.

Closed Ends

Use this check box to define closed or open ends of spring.

Spring end shapes button

From the Type of Ends dialog box, select the required spring end type. There are three types of compression spring ends: Ground, Round and Forged.