TubeCalc

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Advanced Tubular Technologies
2548 Campbellgate
Waterford, MI 48329

Telephone: (248) 674-2059
Facsimile: (248) 562-3134

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Advanced Tubular Technologies.

Centerline XYZ to Bender Calculator

	Latest Version: Version 2.7j Available
	WHATS NEW in this VERSION?

	Support for the new version 6 Network License Manager


	Excel Output

	Allows you to export reports to Microsoft Excel files (click on the image for an expanded image). (Download a sample Excel TubeCalc Report) Repairs problems with graphic view printer preview for certain Windows printers.


	Long filenames


	The TubeCalc files can be saved and loaded as long filenames. (Click on the image to the right for a larger view).
	Now nearly all of the fields in the specifications menu can be displayed individually - anywhere in the report.
	We've added a new bender report with tangent distances. Tangent distances show the distance from the intersection point to the tangent point at the start or stop of the bend arc (along the 3-D centerline).
	The report configuration menu allows you to insert report charts into the existing list of reports.
	Now we have Multiple Languages Support in the reports: Using our new Report Field Name Definitions editor, you can now change all the field names in the report. For example, change "Bender" to "Bieger", "Doblador", or "Cintreuse"
	See a bender chart using German by clicking on the image
	Click on this image to see the same report displayed three times with renamed columns (in English).

Download the file to change your report fields to a different language (repdef.dat)

To download this file, right-click on the link, then choose "Save Target As"

Download the report field names in English
Note the English repdef.dat is included with TubeCalc. This file should be used if you wish to convert back to English reports from a different language.

Download the report field names in German

Note to use the repdef.dat files, you must be running TubeCalc 2.7a

Installation of repdef.dat:
Overwrite the current repdef.dat file with the new one in the TubeCalc directory.

Click here to see a large screen image of TubeCalc.

Other Major Features

Calculates bender data from centerline XYZ coordinates and bend radii.
Calculates the price for each tube based upon the cost of the material.
Calculates total length (without elongation) and cut length (with elongation) of the tube.
Calculates the bending time per tube based upon entered bending speeds.
Displays an image (with OD) of the tube that can spin into any orientation.
Builds reports automatically, and copy data from TubeCalc to other Windows programs.
Saves and Loads data files to disk, Imports TubeCAD data files.
Exports bender data to EATON LEONARD FIF files.
Exports image of tube to AutoCAD DXF files.
Imports and Exports Supravision files.

General Specification Data

Enter a part name (not just the file name), the customer name, revision notes, bender type and other notes in this menu.

Centerline and Bender Data

Bender data (Length, Rotation, Angle) is calculated the moment data is entered in the Centerline Data grid (XYZ coordinates). The Bender Data window always reflects the state of the coordinates in the Centerline Data window.

Lengths Specification Data

Display the length-related calculations for the tube: total length, cut length, cut length cost, X, Y, and Z span, and End to End span, in this menu. The menu allows you to adjust the elongation variable that controls the amount of elongation per degree of bend in your tube process.

Bend Time Specification Data

This menu calculates the bend time for a single part. The derived values are based upon average bending speeds entered.

Material Specification Data

Enter a material name, the OD, wall thickness, offsets for either end, and the material price in this menu.

View Window

The View window displays the centerline of the tube as defined by the Centerline Data window. The image in the window can spin to any orientation using the Yaw, Pitch, and Roll spin buttons. The image can be oriented to any of three main views by pressing one of the primary view buttons. See an animated image of a snow shoe rotating in TubeCalc.

The image can be printed to your windows printer, or to a DXF file for export to general CAD packages like AutoCAD, CADKEY, and others.

Download a sample Adobe PDF file with a printed tube view.

Report Windows

Alphanumeric data can be printed or copied to another program within Windows using the clipboard. Reports include

See a sample TubeCalc report for examples and explanation of the charts listed above.
Download a sample Adobe PDF file with every report chart switched displayed for examples and explanation of the charts listed above.

Elongation Compensation

TubeCalc takes into account elongation for all reports that show distances between bends and total lengths. The CUT LENGTH value is based upon the elongation distance per degree value entered in the LENGTHS page of the Specification Data menu.

Elongation Compensation

Transpose XYZ Coordinates

TubeCalc can now transpose (shift) XYZ coordinates in space using the new "Transpose" command:

Transpose Coordinates

Quick Point Number Set

TubeCalc uses a XYZ Point Total command that allows users to set the number of points with a quick drop-down list.

Flip Coordinates End for End

TubeCalc can now "flip" the ends of a tube using this new command:

Point Total

Open File Structure Of TubeCalc Files

TubeCalc's data file structure uses standard ASCII and designed to be easy to read and understand. You won't see any cryptic symbols in its file structure.

Many of our customers have written macros and scripts within Pro/E, Catia, and other CAD systems to build the TubeCalc files for distribution to those in their business who have TubeCalc for Windows. They often report adding the TubeCalc- building scripts is a simple task that takes less than a day.

The file structure is so simple that we've been told by customers that they actually enter TubeCalc files in Notepad either in the plant or in the field, then e-mail them back the plant for loading into TubeCalc!

Because it is being used this way, the TubeCalc structure is now modified slightly to make it even more useful for those who use the TubeCalc files.

One important change is that TubeCalc 2.6 files uses a new "[Unit]" field to allow you to enter data in either Inches or Millimeters. For example "[Unit]=Inch" can be placed toward the top of the file to indicate that all incoming data is in Inches. (Use "[Unit]=Millimeter" to indicate Millimeters.)

The following data is an example all that is necessary for building a TubeCalc file:





[Advanced Tubular Technologies File Type]=TubeCalc Data File v.2

[Unit]=Millimeter

[XYZ]=7
697.920000,   767.260000,   0.000000,     0.000000
795.680000,   774.780000,   0.000000,     88.900000
1054.660000,  676.940000,   101.600000,   63.500000
795.680000,   579.090000,   0.000000,     88.900000
215.900000,   622.300000,   0.000000,     57.150000
215.900000,   731.570000,   0.000000,     57.150000
697.920000,   767.260000,   0.000000,     0.000000

[Material OD]= 19.05

(These coordinates build the snow shoe sample on the distribution disk.) Note that the extra zeros are only for alignment. They can be omitted. Case is not important. Spaces are not important.

Import/Export Supravision Files

TubeCalc can now import and export Supravison files. Supravision software is used by several measuring centers, including the Multi Measure 5000.

Computer/Platform Requirements

Microsoft Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP, Vista
Minimum of 8 Megabytes of RAM in Windows 95 or 98
Requires less than 2 Megabytes of disk space
CD-ROM Drive for installation
One USB port

View the TubeCalc brochure in Acrobat format. (143 KB / 3 pages)

View the print output of a TubeCalc REPORT in Acrobat format

View the print output of a TubeCalc TUBE VIEW in Acrobat format

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader.