FastSHAPES Modules

Penstock Development Software Program

FastSHAPES® is the generic name for a suite of Plate & Sheet development software programs specifically designed for heavy fabrication where the main jointing technology is welding.

The PENSTOCK software module is for the development of multiple conical elements to form a circular complex structure, in sheet and plate. It provides a powerful general purpose facility for a long sequence of cones and / or cylinders in any ductwork or pipework in any weight construction from sheet metal to very heavy plate.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Hydro-electric penstocks
Generalized tubes and bends, circular cross-sections

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Setout by method of common central spheres
Radial line development method
Weld preparations included in developments
Up to 8 consecutive cones per penstock
Optional intermediate circ. joint per cone,
with thickness change at joint.
Up to 4 segments per half or full cone
Match marking provided
Rolling guides marked.
Green provided for.

DATA REQUIREMENTS
Centre coordinates and radii of spheres
Optional intermediate circ. joint plane data
Thickness of each half or full cone
Segment angles for each half or full cone
Green for each circ. joint
Green for longitudinal joint
Joint Weld details

OUTPUT
Patterns in any of the following forms ...
FastCAM file
DXF (2D) file
Coordinate Table
A list of plate sizes and rolling radius data
A 3D DXF file describing the complete structure.

PROGRAM REFERENCE
M3FS21 : PENSTOCK

OTHER REFERENCES
M3FS12 : ELBOW (Reducing circular cross-section bends)
M3FS13 : LOBSTER (Constant circular cross-section bends)
M3FS17 : BIFURCATEPLUS (General conical bifurcation, with stiffeners)



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