Hql connection (46)

Hql connection (46) connects two hollow tube profiles by using end plates and stiffeners.

Objects created


Situation	Description
	Profiles connected with bolted end plate

Select the main part.
Select the secondary part.

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


	Description
1	End plate
2	Stiffener

Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.


	Description	Default
1	Vertical position of the stiffeners Define the distance from the top and bottom edge of the end plate.	`10 mm`
2	Distance between the end plates
3	End plate top and bottom distance from the secondary beam edge


	Description	Default
1	Width of the plate connected to the main part
2	End plate edge distance from the secondary part edge	0.5*beam web thickness
3	Horizontal position of the stiffeners	`10 mm`

Use the Parts tab to define the part properties.


Option	Description	Default
Plate to prim	Thickness of the end plate	1.5*main part web thickness
End plate to sec	Thickness of the end plate	1.5*secondary part web thickness
Stiffeners	Thickness of the stiffeners	0.5*bolt 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.

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


	Description
1	Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part.
2	Number of bolts.
3	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.


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`

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.