CMF Simple Hip (14) - Bolts tab

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Use the Bolts tab in the CMF Simple Hip Properties panel to override the default bolt data. Virtually all of the bolt data is fixed by the manufacturer, and some of the other data is set by the fields on the Parts tab, i.e. edge distances.

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OptionDescriptionDefaultOther
Bolt size
(Dependant on Bolt standard selected)
This specifies the diameter in mm to be used for the bolts where the standard manufacturer's size is not to be used. If you choose the Default setting the bolt size will be 16mm.The default is set to Default. 
Bolt standard
(Multiple choices)
This sets the bolt standard of bolts to the secondary member in the joint. The Default setting is 8.8XOX.The default is set to Default. 
ToleranceThis is the difference between the hole diameter and the bolt diameter in mm.Tolerance will default to 2mm. 
Thread in mat
(Default, No, Yes) 
This defines whether the thread may pass into the bolted parts or not when using bolts with a standard thread length. With full-threaded bolts this button has no meaning. If set to Default the setting is Yes.The default is set to Default. 
Bolt Type
(Default, Site, Workshop)
This specifies the type of bolt to use. If you Workshop bolt two items together they will become part of a single assembly. If set to Default the setting is Site.The default is set to Default. 

See also

CMF cold rolled - Important information
CMF Simple Hip (14)
CMF Simple Hip (14) - Parts tab
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