OpenBridge Modeler

Pipe Flange Connection - Dimension tab

SettingDescription
Dimension
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness of the Flange Plate.
  • Rim Size / Radius – Sets the radius of the flange.
  • Offset from Edge/ Center – Determines whether the Rim Size is to calculated from the edge or the center of the selected shape.
  • Shape Size as Diameter – When checked, the diameter of the selected shape is set as the center hole diameter.
  • Clearance / Center Hole Diameter – Sets the clearance of the hole at the center of the flange.

    Center Hole Diameter appears in place of Clearance when the Shape Size as Diameter is unchecked.

  • Pipe Insertion – Sets the insertion of the pipe into the plate. The pipe may not be inserted beyond the thickness of the plate. Negative values are not accepted.
  • Group – When checked, the entire connection, including the connecting shape, is assigned to a construction group. If the shape is already part of another component group, the connection will be assigned to the same group.
  • With Bolts - When checked, the bolts are also added to that group.
  • Shift Split Point – Shifts the split point by the specified value.
  • Change Orientation – When checked, changes the orientation of flange connection.
  • Rotation Angle – Sets the angle of rotation.
  • Single End Flange – When checked, the adds flange with single end.
Bolts
  • Num. of Bolts – Sets the number bolts.
  • Bolt Type – Sets the bolt type selected from the drop-down list.
  • Turn – When checked, the bolt direction is inverted.
  • Diameter – Sets the diameter of the bolt.
  • Work Loose – Sets the hole tolerance.
  • Additional Length – Sets the length of the bolt beyond the nut.
  • Bolt Circle – Sets the radius for the bolts.
  • Offset form Edge/ Center – Determines whether the Bolt Circle is to calculated from the edge or the center of the selected shape.
  • Weld – When checked, the shapes are welded. Disables bolts settings.
Stiffeners
  • Num. of Stiffeners –Indicates the number of stiffeners. Always equal to the number of bolts, unless Weld is checked.
  • Length – Sets the longitudinal length of the Stiffeners.
  • Thickness – Sets the thickness of the Stiffeners.
  • Rim Edge Offset – Sets the offset from the outside edge of the flange.
  • Base Length – Sets the distance from the plate's surface to the bevel edge.
  • Base Width – Sets the distance from the pipe's outside surface to the bevel edge.
  • Side 1/ Side 2 / Both – Determines the placement of the Stiffeners.