Add compression springs and other elements

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Create compression springs - Exercise

  1. Open the Belt Driven Reducer - Springs.iam assembly file from your working folder. 
  2. Activate the Design tab from the Inventor ribbon. 
  3. Select Compression Spring from the Frame panel.



  4. Set the Spring Diameter to Inner. 
  5. Set D2 to 1.1.



  6. Activate the Calculation tab from the dialog box.
  7. On the Calculation tab, make the following changes: 
    • Change Design Type to F8, D, Assembly Dimensions -> d, L0, n, F1. 
    • Enter 300 for Max Load. 
    • Enter 175 for Working Load. 
    • Check the box under Spring Material. 
    • Choose Oil-tempered steel wire QQ-W-428 from the list. 
    • Enter 1.5 for Min. Load Length.



  8. Click Calculate. 
  9. Return to the Design tab. 
  10. Activate the Axis selector button.
  11. Choose the outer cylindrical surface of the shaft (as shown).



  12. Select the front face of the grey gear for the Start Plane (as shown).



  13. Click OK to create the spring.
  14. Save and Close the model.