Crushed tube in points (S46)
Crushed tube in points (S46) creates a brace between two points that you pick, using a circular hollow section. Bolt groups are created at each end of the brace.
Objects created
Note:
You cannot modify the individual objects this component creates.
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Tube profile
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Bolts
Use for
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
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Crushed tube between two points |
Selection order
Before you start, create two points.
Note: To adjust the rotation of the tees, change the work plane before you create
the connection.
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Pick the start point for the tube.
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Pick the end point for the tube.
The tube is created automatically when you pick the end point.
Part identification key
| Description | |
|---|---|
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1 |
Tube profile |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the connection dimensions.
Dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Horizontal offset dimension |
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2 |
Vertical offset dimension |
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3 |
Horizontal offset dimension |
Parts tab
Use the Parts to tab to define the part properties.
Parts
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
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Tube |
Select the profile from the profile catalog. |
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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. |
Parameters
Use the Parameters tab to define the tube class and end dimensions.
Tube end dimensions
| Description | |
|---|---|
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1 |
Corner dimension |
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2 |
Tube end length |
Bolts
Use the Bolts tab to define the bolt group dimensions and bolt properties.
Bolt group dimensions
| Description | |
|---|---|
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1 |
Distance between the bolts. |
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2 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
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.
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.
