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To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.
To add a new corner to the part list, adjust '''corner.csv''' in ''tables'' directory within workbench directory.
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The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values | CSV files].  
The dimensions of the fittings are saved in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values | CSV files].  
If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, you need to modifie this CSV files.
If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, you need to modifie this CSV files.
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# Open CSV file in sreadsheet program, for example LibreOffice Calc. Calc will correctly detect the separator "Comma". If not, set it manually. Click OK.
# Open CSV file in sreadsheet program, for example LibreOffice Calc. Calc will correctly detect the separator "Comma". If not, set it manually. Click OK.
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# Now you can add, remove and modify parameter. You do not
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need to specify every parameter: click on corresponding button in
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# When you finished the editing of the  CSV file. Save it. The Calc will ask you
# When you finished the editing of the  CSV file. Save it. The Calc will ask you
  which format to use. Select "Use Text CSV Format". Done.  
  which format to use. Select "Use Text CSV Format". Done.  
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Revision as of 19:28, 4 August 2018


HintLightbulb.png Hint: See Workbench Source Code at PVC_Pipe_and_Fittings_Library#OSE_Piping_Workbench

Introduction

The OSE pipe workbench is a FreeCAD workbench with pipes and fittings. It creates pipes and fitting using FreeCAD Parts workbench and Flamingo.

OsePiningWorkbenchScreenshot.png

Installation

In a Linux system 

$ mkdir ~/.FreeCAD/Mod
$ cd ~/.FreeCAD/Mod
$ git clone https://github.com/rkrenzler/ose-piping-workbench.git

Check.png Command line instructions work on Ubuntu 16.04

Hint:For those new to Linux, always remember Linux is case sensitive. mkdir ~/.FreeCAD/Mod creates the mod directory inside of FreeCAD. this might already exist, and that is fine.


Pipes

The dimensions of the PVC pipes can be found here PVC_Pipe. Wikipedia on Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) [1],

A pipe is described by its outer diameter OD, its wall thickness Thk and its height[1] H.

To create a pipe, click CreatePipe.svg in OSE piping workbench. Select pipe dimensions and click "OK".

Create-pipe-screenshot.png

To add new dimensions adjust CSV pipe.csv in tables directory within workbench directory to add new pipe dimensions to the list.

Elbows

An elbow is described by an angle alpha, outer pipe diameter POD, inner pipe diameter PID, H, J, M.

To create an elbow, click CreateElbow.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-elbow-screenshot.png

Create-elbow-cad-screenshot.png

To add new elbows, adjust elbow.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.

Sweep Elbows

An sweep elbow is a special elbow with larger radius of the bent part. It is described by outer pipe diameter POD, pipe thickness PThk, G, H,and M. To create an elbow, click CreateSweepElbow.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-sweep-elbow-screenshot.png

Create-sweep-elbow-cad-screenshot.png

To add new elbows, adjust sweep-elbow.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.

Couplings

A (general) coupling is described by dimensions: POD, POD1, PID, PID1, L, M, M1, N. The dimensions POD1 and PID1 are not from a official specifications. They are derived from pipe size and schedule. In a reducer coupling, the pipe dimensions on one side POD and PID differ from on the other side POD1 and PID1.

To create a coupling, click CreateCoupling.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-coupling-screenshot.png

Create-coupling-cad-screenshot.png

To add new couplings, adjust coupling.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.


Bushings

A bushing is described by dimensions N, L and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, PID1, and POD1.

To create a bushing, click CreateBushing.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-bushing-screenshot.png

Create-bushing-cad-screenshot.png

To add a new coupling to the part list, adjust bushing.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.

Tees

A tee is described by parameters G, G1, H, H1, M, M1, and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, POD1, PID, and PID1.

To create a tee click CreateTee.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-tee-screenshot.png

Create-tee-cad-screenshot.png

To add a new tee to the part list, adjust tee.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.

Crosses

A cross is described by parameters G, G1, H, H1, L, L1, M, M1, and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD, POD1, PThk, and PThk1.

To create a tee click CreateCross.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-cross-screenshot.png

Create-cross-cad-screenshot.png

To add a new cross to the part list, adjust cross.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.

Corners

An corner is described by dimensions G, H, M and pipe dimensions. As pipe dimensions we use POD and PID.

To create a corner, click CreateCorner.svg in OSE piping workbench.

Create-corner-screenshot.png

Create-corner-cad-screenshot.png

To add a new corner to the part list, adjust corner.csv in tables directory within workbench directory.

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The dimensions of the fittings are saved in | CSV files. If you want add new dimensions or change old ones, you need to modifie this CSV files.

The CSV files are located in ~/.FreeCAD/Mod/ose-piping-workbench/tables. The colums are separted by commas ",". When you want modify them keep this format.

Follow these steps when you want modify CSV files with LibreOffice Calc.

  1. Open CSV file in sreadsheet program, for example LibreOffice Calc. Calc will correctly detect the separator "Comma". If not, set it manually. Click OK.

Calc-imports-csv.png

  1. Now you can add, remove and modify parameter. You do not

need to specify every parameter: click on corresponding button in OSE-piping-workbench and it will tell you which dimensions are used. You always need to specify a **unique** PartNumber.

  1. When you finished the editing of the CSV file. Save it. The Calc will ask you
which format to use. Select "Use Text CSV Format". Done.

Calc-store-csv.png

Programming

  • FreeCAD scripted object
  • It should be possible to represent the object with "classic" FreeCAD forms like cylinders, spheres, sweeping objects ...
  • It should be possible to use solids.
  • The main purpose is to create tools for moving, rotations, and fittings.

Documentation

Programming

Remarks about the coupling code

To create a simple coupling or a reduced we internally use a more general coupling. This general coupling is described by 9 dimensions: POD, PID, POD1, PID1, X1, X2, N, M, M1. The dimensions POD, PID, POD1, and PID1 are derived from the pipe sizes. The are abbreviations of Pipe Outer Diameter and Pipe Inner Diameter. The dimensions X1 and X2 are not official dimension names.


Coupling-calculations.png

The offset a1 is calculated in such a way, that the thinest part of the middle section is not thinner than the walls on of the both sockets. Lengths a2, a3, a4 and angle b1 are derived from the dimensions and are only used to calculate a1.

Useful links

Discussion

  1. ↑ We use height instead of length in order to make a pipe similar to a FreeCAD cylinder. These particular choice of pipe dimensions make it more compatible with pipes from flamingo workbench.
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