Part Tools

Part Tools are a feature within TurboCAD Copilot. Copilot offers two Part Tools to assist with the design needs.

Part Creator

(Available in Copilot Professional only)

Default UI: Draw/3D Object/Part Creator

Ribbon UI:

Part Creator is a powerful tool that allows the user to create complex parts with precision and flexibility. With a wide range of part types and customizable parameters, the user can design and build the parts they need with ease.

Creating Parts

To create a part, follow these steps:

Activate the Part Creator Tool
Select the part type from the category list.
Set the parameters for the part, such as module, number of teeth, width, and helix angle.
Press the Apply button to generate the part.
Press OK to confirm it
Click into the drawing space to place the part there.

Part Creator Tools

The Part Creator includes a range of tools for creating different types of parts. Each tool has its own set of parameters that can be adjusted to create the desired part.

Simple Spur Tool

Creates a simple spur gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Teeth: Number of teeth on the gear
Width: Axial thickness of the gear
Helix Angle: Angle of the teeth (0.0 for straight teeth)
Bore Diameter: Diameter of the central hole
Hub Diameter: Sets the diameter of the hub, which adds additional stability to the gear.
Hub Length: Defines the axial length of the hub.

Full Spur Tool

Creates a full spur gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Teeth: Number of teeth on the gear
Width: Axial thickness of the gear
Helix Angle: Angle of the teeth (0.0 for straight teeth)
Bore Diameter: Diameter of the central hole
Hub Diameter: Diameter of the hub
Hub Length: Length of the hub
Recess Diameter: (Optional) Diameter of the recess
Recess Depth: (Optional) Depth of the recess
Number of Spokes: (Optional) Number of spokes
Spoke Width: (Optional) Width of each spoke
Spoke Fillet: (Optional) Fillet radius for smoothing spoke edges
Spokes Inner Diameter: (Optional) Inner diameter of the spokes
Spokes Outer Diameter: (Optional) Outer diameter of the spokes

Beveled Tool

Creates a beveled gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Teeth: Number of teeth on the gear
Face Width: Thickness of the gear face
Bore Diameter: Diameter of the central hole
Cone Angle: Angle of the teeth (0.0 for straight teeth)

Ring Tool

Creates a ring gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Teeth: Number of teeth on the gear
Width: Axial thickness of the gear
Rim Width: Width of the gear's rim
Helix Angle: Angle of the teeth (0.0 for straight teeth)

Worm Tool

Creates a worm gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Lead Angle: Angle of the worm thread's helix
Num Threads: Number of threads on the worm
Length: Length of the worm gear

Rack Tool

Creates a rack gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Length: Length of the rack gear
Width: Thickness of the rack
Height: Vertical dimension of the rack's tooth profile
Helix Angle: Angle of the rack teeth

Herringbone Rack Tool

Creates a herringbone rack gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Length: Length of the rack gear
Width: Thickness of the rack
Height: Vertical dimension of the rack's tooth profile
Helix Angle: Angle of the rack teeth

Sprocket Tool

Creates a sprocket with the following parameters:

Teeth: Total number of teeth on the sprocket
Clearance: Clearance for the sprocket's tooth engagement
Bolt Circle Diameter: Diameter of the circle on which the mounting bolts are arranged
Mounting Bolt Holes: Total number of bolts used for mounting the sprocket
Mount Bolt Diameter: Diameter of each mounting bolt
Bore Diameter: Diameter of the central bore for shaft fitting

Planetary Gear Tool

Creates a planetary gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Sun Teeth: Number of teeth on the central sun gear
Planet Teeth: Number of teeth on each of the planet gears
Width: Axial thickness of the gearset
Rim Width: Width of the rim that supports the gear teeth
Number Planets: Number of planet gears in the gearset
Bore Diameter: Diameter of the central bore for shaft fitting

Herringbone Tool

Creates a herringbone gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Teeth Number: Number of teeth on the gear
Width: Axial thickness of the gear
Bore Diameter: Diameter of the central bore for shaft fitting
Helix Angle: Helix angle of the gear

Herringbone Ring Tool

Creates a herringbone ring gear with the following parameters:

Module: Tooth size scaling factor
Teeth: Number of teeth on the gear
Width: Axial thickness of the gear
Helix Angle: Helix angle of the gear
Rim Width: Width of the gear's rim

ISO Hex Screw Tool

Creates an ISO hex head screw with the following parameters:

Diameter: Screw size and thread pitch (mapped to ISO standards)
Length: Length of the screw
Thread: Includes threads from the screw if enabled

ISO Hex Nut Tool

Creates an ISO hex nut with the following parameters:

Diameter: Nut size and thread pitch (mapped to ISO standards)
Thread: Includes a thread from the part if enabled

I-Beam Tool

Creates a structural support beam with the following parameters:

Beam Height: Overall height of the I-beam
Flange Width: Width of the top and bottom flanges
Flange Thickness: Thickness of the flanges
Web Thickness: Thickness of the vertical web connecting the flanges
Beam Length: Overall length of the I-beam
Fillet Radius: Radius of the fillet

Chain Tool

Creates a chain with the following parameters:

Sprocket Teeth 1: Number of teeth on each sprocket
Positive Chain Wrap 1: Direction chain wraps around the sprockets (True for counter-clockwise viewed from positive Z)
Sprocket Locations 1: Center coordinates of the first sprocket
Sprocket Teeth 2: Number of teeth on each sprocket
Positive Chain Wrap 2: Indicates if each sprocket has a positive chain wrap
Sprocket Locations 2: Center coordinates of the second sprocket