Wraparound gusset cross (60)
Wraparound gusset cross (60) connects 1 to 10 braces to a gusset plate where 2 or 3 parts meet to form a corner, using clip angles and connection plates. The gusset plate can be wrapped around the third part, usually a column. Connects the gusset plate to the parts using clip angles or connection plates, or welds it directly to the first selected part. Clip angles can be created, either at the ends of the braces, or on each side. Seals hollow braces. The braces can have L, W, WT, RHS, and tube profiles.
Objects created
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Gusset plate
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Connection plates
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Clip angles (optional)
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Seal plates (hollow braces)
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Welds
Use for
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Brace profile: W Framing profile: Column and 2 beams Gusset plate is bolted to the beams using clip angles. Braces are notched and bolted to the gusset plate. |
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Brace profile: RHS Framing profile: Column and beam Gusset plate is bolted to the column using a clip angle. Brace is pinned to the gusset plate. |
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Brace profile: L Framing profile: Two beams with different elevations Gusset plate is notched and bolted to both beams using clip angles. Brace is bolted to the gusset plate. |
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Brace profile: RHS Framing profile: Column and column base plate Gusset plate is bolted to the column and the base plate using clip angles. Brace is pinned to the gusset plate. |
Before you start
Create 2 or 3 parts that meet to form a corner, and 1 to 10 braces.
Note:
Tekla Structures uses values in the joints.def file to create this component.
Selection order
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Select the main part (the first part that forms the corner).
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Select the secondary part (first brace).
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Select the second secondary part (second brace).
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Select the subsequent secondary parts (subsequent braces).
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Select the secondary part that forms the corner.
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f needed, select the column to wrap the gusset plate around the column where two beams and the column meet.
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Click the middle mouse button to create the component.
Part identification key
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Gusset plate |
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Clip angle |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the shape of the gusset plate, location of the braces and clip angles, and the work point location.
Dimensions
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1 |
Define the gap distance between the gusset plate edge and the main part. |
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Define the edge distance between the last secondary part and the last brace. |
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Define the distance between the braces. |
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4 |
Define the edge distance between the first brace and the main part. |
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5 |
Define the gap distance between the gusset plate edge and the secondary part (second part that forms the corner). |
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6 |
Define the gusset plate corner angle (in degrees). This value affects the gusset plate shape. |
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7 |
Define the length of the edge of the gusset plate. This value affects the gusset plate shape. |
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Define the gusset plate edge distance in relation to the work point. |
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Define the gusset plate edge distance to the flange of the third part. |
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Define the clip angle edge distance in relation to the work point. |
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Define the clip angle edge distance to the flange of the third part. |
Work point position
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Select the work point position. The default position is the point where the two main parts intersect. Tekla Structures uses the work point of a component to calculate check dimensions and part position dimensions in drawings. |
Gusset tab
Use the Gusset tab to define the gusset plate, connection plate and clip angle properties.
Parts
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Gusset |
Thickness, width and height of the gusset plate. |
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Connection plates |
Thickness and width of the connection plates. |
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Upper clip angle Lower clip angle |
Select the clip angle 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. |
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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Gusset plate connection
Define how the gusset plate is connected to the main part.
| Option | Description |
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Default Gusset plate is connected to the main part with a clip angle. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Gusset plate is connected to the main part with clip angles. Select to which side of the gusset plate the clip angles are created. |
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Gusset plate is connected to the main part with a connection plate. Select to which side of the gusset plate the connection plate is created. |
Connection plate cut through dimensions
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1 |
Connection plate cut through length |
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2 |
Chamfer radius |
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3 |
Horizontal chamfer dimension |
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4 |
Vertical chamfer dimension |
Clip angle orientation
Define how the clip angle is placed on the connection.
| Option | Description |
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Default Clip angle is placed on the connection so that the longer leg is connected to the gusset plate. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Clip angle is placed on the connection so that the longer leg is connected to the main part. |
Erection clearance
You can define the clearance between:
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both the main part and the last secondary part connection plates or clip angles
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the gusset and the connection plates or clip angles
Gusset plate shape
When you select the option to optimize the gusset plate weight, you can define whether the selection order of the braces affects the position of the braces.
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Default AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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This option optimizes the gusset plate weight. |
Gusset plate position on the brace
Define where to place the gusset plate on the brace. If needed, you can fine-tune the gusset plate position by moving the gusset plate in the z or in the y direction.
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Default Gusset plate is positioned in the middle of the brace. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Gusset plate is positioned on the top flange of the brace. |
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Define how much the gusset plate is moved in the z direction. |
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Define how much the gusset plate is moved in the y direction. |
Notch angle
| Option | Description |
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Default Square notch If the gusset plate clashes with the column, the gusset plate is notched to wrap around the column. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Square notch |
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Bevel notch |
Notch chamfer type
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Default Bevel chamfer AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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No chamfer Notched edges are parallel to the edges of the gusset plate. |
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Bevel chamfer |
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Rounded chamfer calculated as a quarter of a circle. Enter the diameter of the circle as the horizontal dimension of the chamfer. |
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Rounded chamfer calculated as a three quarters of a circle. Enter the diameter of the circle as the horizontal dimension of the chamfer. The center point of the circle is the corner of the notch. |
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Corner of the gusset plate is beveled. |
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Corner of the gusset plate is not notched or chamfered. |
Chamfer dimensions
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1 |
Horizontal dimension of the chamfer |
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2 |
Vertical dimension of the chamfer |
Gusset plate shape
The gusset plate edge can be perpendicular either to the main part or the secondary part.
| Option | Description |
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Select the gusset plate edge shape between the last and second last secondary part. |
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Select the gusset plate egde shape between the main part and the first secondary part. |
Brace conn tab
Use the Brace conn tab to define the seal plate, brace notch and slot properties.
Part
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Seal plate |
Thickness of the seal 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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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
Brace notch
| Option | Description |
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Select whether the brace is notched. You may want to notch the brace if the plate collides with the brace flange or if you want to create slots in the hollow braces. The last option creates a notch and fastens the plate to the brace by using a bolt. |
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Select whether the secondary parts (except the last secondary part) are fitted. |
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Seal plate edge distance from the brace outer edge. |
Round cut in bracing
| Option | Description |
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Default Square cut AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Square cut |
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Round cut Enter the radius value. |
Gusset conn 1 / Gusset conn 2 tabs
Use the Gusset conn 1 and Gusset conn 2 tabs to control the bolt group properties for bolts that connect the gusset plate to the main and secondary parts, and to control the clip angle attachment.
Bolts group dimensions
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1 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
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2 |
Number of bolts. |
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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. |
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Vertical bolt group dimension in relation to the work point. |
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1 |
Location where the bolts should be attached. |
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Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
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3 |
Number of bolts. |
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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. |
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Select whether the gusset or the clip angle (L profile) is set as the component main part for the bolts. |
Bolt basic properties
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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 |
Slotted holes
You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.
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Description |
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Vertical dimension of slotted hole. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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2 |
Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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Hole type |
Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes. |
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Rotate Slots |
When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes. |
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Slots in |
Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question. |
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.
Clip angle attachment type
Define how the clip angle is attached to the gusset plate and to the main part.
| Option | Description |
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Default When the main part is a tube profile, the clip angles are welded to the main part and bolted to the secondary part. Otherwise the clip angles are bolted to both parts. AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Automatic When the main part is a tube profile, the clip angles are welded to the main part and bolted to the secondary part. Otherwise the clip angles are bolted to both parts. |
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Main part is bolted and secondary part is welded. |
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Main part is welded and secondary is part bolted. |
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Both parts are bolted. |
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Both parts are welded. |
Staggering of bolts
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Option |
Description |
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Default Not staggered AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Not staggered |
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Staggered type 1 |
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Staggered type 2 |
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Staggered type 3 |
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Staggered type 4 |
Brace bolts 1 / Brace bolts 2 tab
Use the Brace bolts 1 and Brace bolts 2 tabs to control the bolts that connect the first and second brace to the gusset plate.
Bolt group dimensions
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1 |
Number of bolts. |
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2 |
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. |
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3 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
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Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position. |
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5 |
Dimension for vertical bolt group position. |
Bolt distance
Define the minimum distance from the connection plate bolts to the intersection point of the main part and brace center lines. If a brace is perpendicular to the main part, the distance is measured from the main part center line to the nearest bolts.
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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 |
Slotted holes
You can define slotted, oversized, or tapped holes.
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Option |
Description |
Default |
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1 |
Vertical dimension of slotted hole. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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2 |
Horizontal dimension of slotted hole, or allowance for oversized holes. |
0, which results in a round hole. |
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Hole type |
Slotted creates slotted holes. Oversized creates oversized holes. No hole does not create holes. Tapped creates tapped holes. |
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Rotate Slots |
When the hole type is Slotted, this option rotates the slotted holes. |
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Slots in |
Part(s) in which slotted holes are created. The options depend on the component in question. |
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.
Staggering of bolts
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Option |
Description |
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Default Not staggered AutoDefaults can change this option. |
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Not staggered |
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Staggered type 1 |
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Staggered type 2 |
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Staggered type 3 |
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Staggered type 4 |
Angle bolts tab
Use the Angle bolts tab to control the bolts that connect the clip angles.
Part
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L profile |
Select the clip angle 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. |
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Finish |
Describes how the part surface has been treated. |
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 group dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Number of bolts. |
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2 |
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. |
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3 |
Bolt edge distance. Edge distance is the distance from the center of a bolt to the edge of the part. |
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4 |
Define the edge distance between the clip angle and the brace. |
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5 |
Select how to measure the dimensions for vertical bolt group position. |
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6 |
Dimension for vertical bolt group position. |
Clip angle position
| Option | Description |
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Select the clip angle position. |
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