Crushed tube in bolts (S48)
Crushed tube in bolts (S48) creates a brace using a crushed tube between two existing bolts.
Objects created
Note:
You cannot modify the individual objects that this component creates.
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Tube profile
Use for
| Situation | Description |
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Crushed tube between two bolts |
Selection order
Before you start, create two bolts either manually or using a component, Standard gusset (1065), for example.
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Select the first bolt.
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Select the second bolt.
The component is created automatically when you select the second bolt.
Part identification key
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1 |
Tube profile |
Picture tab
Use the Picture tab to define the vertical offset of the tube.
Dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Vertical offset |
Parts tab
Use the Parts 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 tab
Use the Parameters tab to define the tube class, and chamfer and edge dimensions.
Chamfer and edge dimensions
| Description | |
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1 |
Chamfer dimension |
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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. |
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3 |
Tube end length |
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.
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.
