Tower 2 diagonal (89)
Tower 2 diagonal (89) creates bolt groups that connect two diagonal braces to a tower leg. To create the bolts, you need to define the bolt gage lines and edge distances, and specify the location of individual bolts.
Objects created
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Bolts
Note that this component does not create any bolts by default. You must define the bolts that are created.
Use for
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Two diagonal braces connected to a tower leg |
Selection order
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Select the tower leg (main part).
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Select the first brace.
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Select the second brace.
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Click the middle mouse button to create the connection.
Part identification key
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1 |
Bolt group that connects all parts |
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2 |
Bolt group that connects the first brace to the tower leg |
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3 |
Bolt group that connects the second brace to the tower leg |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the dimensions for the bolt group that connects all parts.
Dimensions
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1 |
Bolt edge distance |
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2 |
Distance from the center of the bolt to the edge of the brace |
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3 |
Distance between the bolts |
If you do not enter any dimensions, the default values defined in the gauge_lines.dat file are used.
Bolt location
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1 |
Bolt group for the first brace |
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2 |
Bolt group for the second brace |
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3 |
Enter 0 to create a bolt at the intersection of gage lines. |
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4 |
Enter 1 or a higher value, for example 30 mm, to move the bolt along the gage line, away from the end of the brace on either the first or second diagonal brace. To move a bolt towards the edge of the brace, enter a negative value, for example -10. |
Bolting direction
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Option |
Description |
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Default Bolting direction 1 AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolting direction 1 |
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Bolting direction 2 |
Picture 2 tab
Use the Picture 2 tab to to define the bolt creation, location, and bolting direction for the bolt groups that connect the first and second brace to the tower leg.
Dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Distance between the bolts |
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2 |
Distance between the bolts |
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3 |
Bolt group edge distance |
Bolt location
| Description | |
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1 |
Bolt group for the first brace |
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2 |
Bolt group for the second brace |
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3 |
Enter 0 to create a bolt at the intersection of gage lines. |
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4 |
Enter 1 or a higher value, for example 30 mm, to move the bolt along the gage line, away from the end of the brace, on either the first or second diagonal brace. To move a bolt towards the edge of the brace, enter a negative value, for example -10. |
Bolting direction
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Option |
Description |
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Default Bolting direction 1 AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Bolting direction 1 |
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Bolting direction 2 |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to define the cut of the horizontal legs of the braces, and the dimensions of the cut.
Dimensions
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1 |
Define the cut angle. |
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2 |
Cut dimension of the brace |
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3 |
Clearance to the edge of the tower leg |
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4 |
Cut options Use the Always cut option to cut the braces and create the clearance to the bottom of the tower leg. This option overrides the bolt edge distances defined on the Picture tab. |
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5 |
Clearance between the main profile leg and the diagonal brace |
Cuts d.1 / Cuts d.2 tabs
Use the Cut d.1 and Cut d.2 tabs to define the cut of the vertical leg of the brace, and the dimensions of the cut.
Dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Vertical cut dimension |
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2 |
Horizontal cut dimension |
Bolts tab
Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt properties.
Bolt basic properties
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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Bolt size |
Bolt diameter. |
Available sizes are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
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Bolt standard |
Bolt standard to be used inside the component. |
Available standards are defined in the bolt assembly catalog. |
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Tolerance |
Gap between the bolt and the hole. |
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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 |
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Site/Workshop |
Location where the bolts should be attached. |
Site |
Bolt assembly
The selected check boxes define which component objects (bolt, washers, and nuts) are used in the bolt assembly.
If you want to create a hole only, clear all the check boxes.
To modify the bolt assembly in an existing component, select the Effect in modify check box and click Modify.
Slotted holes
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1 |
Vertical dimension of the slotted hole The default value 0 creates a round hole. |
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2 |
Horizontal dimension of the slotted hole The default value 0 creates a round hole. |
Bolt length increase
Define how much the bolt length is increased. Use this option when, for example, painting requires the bolt length to be increased.
Bolt length in zone 1, 2, 3
Define the extra length of the bolts for each bolt group defined on the Picture tab.
Check tab
Use the Check tab to check the distance between bolts and the edge distance of the bolts.
Bolt distances
Filler 1 / Filler 2 tabs
Use the Filler 1 and Filler 2 tabs to define the shim plate creation and properties.
Part properties
| Option | Description |
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How to create filler |
Select whether to create the shim plate as a Profile, Several profiles, or select ASCII file name to use definitions from a file. If you select Not, the shim plate is not created. |
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Filler |
When you create the shim plate as Profile, define the thickness, width, and height of the shim plate. |
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Thickness list |
When you create the shim plate as Several profiles, enter the shim plate thicknesses here. Define the width and height of the shim plate. |
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File name |
When you create the shim plate by selecting ASCII file name, enter the file name here or select the file that you want to use. Define the width and height of the shim plate. |
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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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 . |
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Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in . |
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Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
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Class |
Part class number. |
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Comment |
Add a comment about the part. |
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