Compression Spring Component Generator

[Anonymous]

I thought I'd check I'm not missing something before posting to the idea station.

Can I use the spring generator to design a spring for me?  I know my spring rate, my loads and my dimensions.  I don't care how many active coils the spring has as long as it perfroms to the specifications I've calculated.  Can this approach be used, or am I misinterpreting this tool?

[innovatenate]

Perhaps you should try using the Compression Spring Component Generator (Assembly > Design tab > Spring panel > Compression?

It sounds like this tool does exactly what you are looking for.

[Anonymous]

This tool requires me to know the number of active coils and then attempts to extrapolate the information that I already know.  I'd like to be able to input my physical envelope & behaviour (Max & min compressed lengths, max OD & min ID, max & min required forces) and have the generator return the required coils and whether there is a material suitable to provide the required behaviour.  Is this currently possible?

[JDMather]

I don't think what you want is possible with this Design Accelerator.

As I understand it there are two functions to the tool.

One is a modeler in which you enter physical specifications that you know

and the second function (entirely separate from the modeler) is a calculator that allows you to enter your specifications and lets you know the calculated parameters.
I think from there - you call a spring vendor and have them suggest an off-the-shelf spring or quote a custom spring.