FastSHAPES Modules

Pipe Run 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.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Any large diameter pipework fabricated as "barrels"
Any large or small diameter pipework having complex 3D setting out

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Confined to constant Outside Diameter, thickness pipework Development by radial line method Up to 200 pipes per run Fabrication (flat cutting) option for large diameter pipework Cutting patterns provided for mitre cut ends contained where possible within defined plate widths Mid-sections patterns provided as a composite length only, to be made up from standard length barrels Wrap-around template option for small diameter pipework Provides a single template/pipe including both ends cut and bend marks

DATA REQUIREMENTS
List of centerline coordinates at each bend in the run
Pipe Details - Material, OD, Thickness
Welding details
Fabrication Option:

• Base Long. Seam angle
• Long. Seam offset angle (alternates between adjacent barrels)
• Green Details
• Min & Max stripped plate widths (for automatic circ. Seam location. Respected where possible)

Wrap-around option:

• Coating thickness
• Template length (optional)

OUTPUT
Educational - as described above A pattern in any of the following forms ...
FastCAM file
DXF (2D) file
DXF (3D) file
Coordinate Table

PROGRAM REFERENCE
M3FS23 : PipeRun

OTHER REFERENCES
M3FS21 : PENSTOCK
M3FS6 : PBRANCH