Tube-CrossingSaddle connects a round tube to a round tube. The connection creates a saddle cut to the secondary tube.
Cuts
Welds
Situation
Description
Crossing saddle connection.
No support for polybeams or contour plates.
Select the main part (round tube).
Select the secondary part (round tube).
The connection is created automatically when the secondary part is selected.
Use the Parameters tab to control the saddle cuts.
Option
Crossing Saddle
Creates a crossing saddle to the secondary part.
Bevel angle
The weld preparation angle created during NC processing of the tube.
The bevel is created to the secondary part.
Root opening above
The gap between the parts. The gap is created in the model.
Shrinkage
The shrinkage considered during NC processing of the tube. The shrinkage value has no effect on the model.
Maximum torch angle
Maximum torch angle.
The default is 70.0.
Minimum torch angle
Minimum torch angle.
The default is -70.0.
Bevel angle information is used only in NC data, and no actual weld preparations are created in the model.
Click the link below to find out more:
Create welds
General tab
Analysis tab