Gear Generator command allows user to create a chain gear and
determine its parameters and dimensions by entering values or taking them from a
drawing.
The dialog box contains:
Category Tree - a collection of all categories and items contained in the library, presented in a hierarchical format. You can customize the order in which items are displayed in the list using the following options:
•Sort - arrange the category and its contents in alphabetical order.
•Norms - arrange the category and their contents according to standards
Angle/Rotate - an option that allows user to insert the created block at a given angle. Rotate allows user to insert an object in the drawing at any angle.
DIN/ISO Chain No. - allows user to select a chain from the DIN 8187 and ISO 606 standards.
Changing the parameters L , D1 , D2 , H and the pitch P affects the change in the chain length and the number of links.
Procedures
1.
Run the Gear Generator command.
2. In the dialog box, create a chain gear by selecting its parameters and dimensions.
3. Press the Insert button.
4. Indicate the object insertion point in the drawing.