FastSHAPES Modules

CBranch 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 CBRANCH software module is for the development and layout of conical and circular transitions in sheet and plate, including branched takeoffs (pipe into cone).

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Fluids Conveying - branched takeoffs - conical and circular transitions
Nozzles in tank roofs or hoppers.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Conical body with 0,1 or 2 conical branches. (two branches are opposite handed)
Body may be upright on its centreline axis, or offset to achieve an upright front or rear face.
Branches in-plane with body, or offset
Branch axes inclined to body axis.
Collars permitted, mandatory for certain setouts.
Uses radial line method of development.
Up to 4 longitudinal joints, green optional.

DATA REQUIREMENTS
Selection of offset options and number of branches
Material thickness
Internal diameters of body at inlet and outlet
Height of Body
Body collar dimensions (may be mandatory)
Branch base dimension and location
Internal diameter of branch outlets
Branch collar dimension (may be mandatory)
Branch length and outlet direction
Longitudinal seam locations
Green and seam offset dimensions.

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
M3FS15 : CBRANCH



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