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Specify Compression Spring Placement and Load

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    1. Click Axis in the Placement region, and then select the cylindrical face of the valve.
    2. Select Start Plane. Orbit the assembly and select the start plane of the top retainer as shown on the image below.

      A graphical preview of the compression spring displays in the Autodesk Inventor assembly.

      A graphical preview of the selected geometry displays in Autodesk Inventor.

      In the graphical preview of the compression spring, four types of grips are available:

      • grips to specify the spring diameter
      • grips to specify the wire diameter
      • grip to move the spring along its axis
      • grip to change the coils number
    3. To edit a value, drag or double-click the appropriate grip.
    4. On the Design tab, in the Placement region, select Min. Load from the drop-down menu.
    NoteWhen you click the spring reference image at the top of the Design tab, a schematic image with the basic spring dimensions opens.

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