Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical 2009, Sidegrade package, 1 user to Netowrk, w/o BOX 20600-000000-0002 User Manual

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Machinery Generators and Calculators

Select, calculate, and insert compression springs, 
extension springs, torsion springs, and Belleville 
spring washers into a design using the spring 
generator, a fast, valuable, and easy-to-use tool. 
Control the representation type of the spring, and 
create a specification form to incorporate in the 
drawing. The spring calculator helps users select 
the right spring on the first try.

Accelerate shaft drawings and analysis with 
minimal input and effort. The extensive library of 
common features and parts makes it easy to finish 
the drawing. The shaft generator creates drawing 
views of solid and hollow shafts. Add standard fea-
tures such as center holes, chamfers, cones, fillets, 
grooves, profiles, threads, undercuts, and wrench 
fittings. In addition, standard parts commonly 
found in shafts, such as bearings, gears, retaining 
rings, and seals, are supported and conveniently 
grouped together. Automatically create associated 
side views and validate the capability of completed 
shafts with built-in calculated graphs and tables.

Quickly design and analyze cams while increas-
ing access to crucial information about the cam’s 
functionality. The cam generator creates linear, 
circular, and cylindrical cams based on the input 
border connections set by the user. Calculate and 
display acceleration and jerk, as well as the cam 
curve path. Couple driven elements to the cam, 
and create computer numerical control (CNC) data 
via the curve path.

Accelerate the design process and improve design accuracy 

with a comprehensive collection of automated machinery 

generators and calculators.