Transmission tower cross arm (S65)
Transmission tower cross arm (S65) creates cross arms using bent angle profile cleats.
Objects created
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Bent angle profile cleats
Use for
| Situation | Description |
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Four bent angle profile cleats created. |
Limitations
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Do not use twin profile cross arms.
Before you start
Create five points. The fifth point must be in the center of the pattern, vertically as shown in the images below.

Selection order
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Pick the construction points that you have created to create the cross arms.
Part identification key

| Description | |
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1 |
Upper angle profile |
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2 |
Lower angle profile |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the dimensions of the upper and lower cross arms.
Dimensions

| Description | |
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1 |
Distance between the angle profiles |
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2 |
Distance to the reference point |
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3 |
Angle top part length |
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4 |
Distance between the points |
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5 |
Horizontal dimension to the point |
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6 |
Vertical dimension to the point |
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7 |
Angle bottom part length |
Parts tab
Use the Parts tab to define the part properties of the cross arms.
Parts
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
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Upper angles |
Select the profile from the profile catalog. |
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Lower angles |
Select the profile from the profile catalog. |
| Option | Description | Default |
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Material |
Material grade. |
The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options. |
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Name |
Name that is shown in drawings and reports. |
Parameters tab
Use the Parameters tab to define the angle profile orientation, layout, and offset.
Angle profile orientation
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
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Select the angle profile orientation. |
Profile rotation
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
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Select the rotation for upper angle profiles. |
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Select the rotation for lower angle profiles. |
Offset
| Option | Description |
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Offset from the reference point. |





