Tab plate (33)

Tab plate (33) connects two beam ends with an end plate that is welded to the main part web and bolted to the secondary part web. Beam webs are in the same plane.

Objects created

End plate
Bolts
Welds

Use for


Situation	Description
	Two beams connected with an end plate that is welded to the main part and bolted to the secondary part. The secondary part can be skewed.

Selection order

Select the main part (beam).
Select the secondary part (beam).

The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.

Part identification key


	Description
1	End plate

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.

Dimensions


	Description	Default
1	Width of the part of the end plate that is connected to the main part	Equal to the width of the part of the end plate that is connected to the secondary part. The plate is connected symmetrically to both beams.
2	Clearance between the main part and secondary part The clearance is created symmetrially to both beams.	`10 mm`
3	End plate edge distance from the secondary part upper and lower edge These dimensions define the plate height. Width is defined by the bolt group horizontal edge distances.

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.

Parts


Option	Description	Default
Plate	Thickness of the end plate	Half of the screw diameter


Option	Description	Default
Pos_No	Prefix and start number for the part position number. Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number.	The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Material	Material grade.	The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.
Name	Name that is shown in drawings and reports.

Parameters tab

Use the Parameters tab to control the position and number of end plates.

End plate position


Option	Description
	Default Right side of the secondary part AutoDefaults can change this option.
	Right side of the secondary part
	Middle, plates on both sides of the secondary part
	Left side of the secondary part

Bolts tab

Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.

Bolt group dimensions


	Description
1	Dimension for vertical bolt group position.
2	Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position. Top: From the upper edge of the secondary part to the uppermost bolt. Middle: From the center line of the bolts to the center line of the secondary part. Below: From the lower edge of the secondary part to the lowest bolt.
3	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
4	Number of bolts.
5	Bolt spacing. Use a space to separate bolt spacing values. Enter a value for each space between bolts. For example, if there are 3 bolts, enter 2 values.

Bolt basic properties


Option	Description	Default
Bolt size	Bolt diameter.	Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Bolt standard	Bolt standard to be used inside the component.	Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog.
Tolerance	Gap between the bolt and the hole.
Thread in mat	Defines whether the thread may be within the bolted parts when bolts are used with a shaft. This has no effect when full-threaded bolts are used.	`Yes`
Site/Workshop	Location where the bolts should be attached.	`Site`

Slotted holes

You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.


Option	Description	Default
1	Vertical dimension of slotted hole.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
2	Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes.	`0`, which results in a round hole.
Hole type	Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes.
Rotate Slots	When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes.
Slots in	Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question.