FastSHAPES Modules

Elbow Development Program

FastSHAPES® is the generic name for a suite of Plate & Sheet development software programs specifically designed for heavy fabrication where the main jointing technology is welding.

The ELBOW software module is for the development and layout of a multi-gored bend between two ducts in sheet and plate.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Fabricated metal shapes used in Bulk Materials Handling - chutes
Fluids Conveying - transitioning bends, vents.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
ELBOW provides a multi-gored bend between two ducts.
Ducts have circular cross-sectional shape.
Duct size may vary between inlet and outlet.
From 2 to 10 gores permitted.
Bend angle from 1 degree to 180 degrees.
Collars optional, integral when possible (prismatic bend)
Bend radius on inside, outside or centreline of bend.
Up to 8 longitudinal seams per gore.
Uses Triangulation development method as standard.
Also 'AutoNest' & radial line development when possible.

DATA REQUIREMENTS
Inlet and Outlet internal diameters
Plate thickness
Bend Angle
Bend Radius and location (inside/outside/centreline)
Number of Gores
Collar lengths (optional)
Longitudinal Seam Locations
Green, and seam offset dimensions.
'AutoNest' seam location data (optional)

OUTPUT
Patterns in any of the following forms ...
FastCAM file
DXF (2D) file
Coordinate Table
A 3D DXF file describing the complete structure.

PROGRAM REFERENCE
M3FS12 : ELBOW


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