Top_Catene
Chains
Ribbon: Top Mechanical Draw > Mechanical Library > Gears > Chains
A useful function to draw standard chains.
As for all standard libraries, it is possible to create a part and insert automatically in the material’s slip the parts used. The code of the chain’s part is customizable by editing the value in the appropriate space. If the box is left empty, the code will be created automatically.
Click on "Codify Menu" and a dialogue box appears, and allows to select a specific chain between all those codified.
- What
- A dialogue-box to insert the object in the drawing is displayed to set the type of chain, its view and its parameters.
- Why
- To draw chains, without inserting all the entities which compose it, but only the essential characteristics as width, height, etc…
- How
- The dialogue-box opened with the command Top_Catene is divided in four main sectors.
The one on the top left acts on the image, thus click on the left side to modify the type of chain (Simple, Double, Triple).
On the right side select the type of view: Top, Lateral or Front.
On the bottom of the dialogue-box are displayed the available chains (the current is underlined). The top-central part of the dialogue-box sets the chain’s length, which must have minimum three tooth-spacings. Once confirmed the type of chain to place in the drawing, just insert the object’s layering point and insertion angle.
(Dialogue...) Insertion Point: Insertion Angle: