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Chapter 6

DP5 – Size a Spring

Agricultural Spring Mechanism Design

(Design Problem courtesy of Simba Ltd)

Joints Introduced/Covered in this Design Problem

Joints	Joint creation process
1	Revolution	Automatically converted
2	Spherical	Automatically converted
3	Cylindrical	Automatically converted
4	Prismatic	Automatically converted
5	Spring	Manually created

Key Features and Workflows Introduced in this Design Problem

Key features/workflows
1	Input Grapher – change reference axis – define force
2	Force – Export trajectory to Output Grapher
3	Output Grapher – create new curve – Set as Reference
4	Unknown Force

Introduction

Simba has a reputation for developing and testing innovative products within the agricultural and cultivating ...