Re: Need help from Piping guru

Jun 28, 2003 2 Replies
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Matt,



There is a pip> I'm trying to make a structural frame using pipes and clamps. I know I



will need to make a custom library of corner joints, Ts, Ls, Xs, etc.
> Something kind of like a steel cage jungle gym.
>
> The part that's tripping me up is if I want to do a T, but the top > crossbar
> is not broken into two parts. Piping can add a T and break the top
> member, or it can do a "fishmouth", leave the top member whole but it > won't add a
> fitting. I need the fitting with no break. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> matt
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Very cool, that works, thanks!

How about alignment problems. Sometimes tabbing through the choices doesn't give me the one I need. Some of the fittings on this frame have 5 connection points. I created my own library, and I think I did it right, it's pretty simple with just one size.

Also, I know you can do a variable angle elbow, but can you do a variable angle T?

Thanks again.

matt.

"Merry Owen" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@usenet.per.paradox.net.au:

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Matt, (this is a copy of my reply to your question on the piping group)

To assist with the alignment of a part you can include an axis that MUST be called 'Vertical' (note that this IS case sensitive). This Vertical axis will align with a construction line that you put into your route (not sure how well this will work with a 5 point fitting though).

I can't say that I have experienced the problem that you are having with fittings not lining up with a route that is not the standard XYZ axes.

To create a Tee with a variable angle have a look at the 'Threaded Lateral.Sldprt' fitting that was supplied with the 2003 piping library.

HTH

Merry :-)

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