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Spring Dynamics Object 379
Wire Shape group
Provides three different types of wire cross-sections
for the spring: round, rectangular, or D -shaped.
Each ty pe has its own set of parameters.
Round Wire—Specifies a round wire for the spring.
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Diameter—The diameter of the wire.
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Sides—The number of sides that ma ke up the
cross se ction.
Rectangular Wire—Specifies a rectangular wire.
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Width—Determines the width of the cross
section.
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Depth—Determines the depth of the cross
section.
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Fillet—When combined with Fillet Segs
(below), this lets you fillet (round) the cor ners
of the cross sec tion.
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Fillet Segs—Specifies the number of segments
in the fi llet.
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Rotation—Rotates the angle of the cross sec tion
along the entire length of the spring.
D-Section Wire—Specifies a D-shaped wire.
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Width—Determines the width of the cross
section.
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Depth—Determines the depth of the c ross
section.
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Round Sides—Specifies the number of segments
that make up the rounded side of the D-shape.
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Fillet—When combined w ith Fillet Segs
(below), this lets you f illet (round) the corners
of the cross sec tion.
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Fillet Segs—Specifies the number of segments
in the fi llet.
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Rotation—Rotates the angle of the cross sec tion
along the entire length of the spring.
Dynamics Parameters group
These par ameters specify the forces that the spring
contributes to a dynamic simulation.
Relaxed Hgt—Specifies the height (or length)
at which the spring is "relaxed" and therefore