Branch Pipe Layouts Let'sFab 7.18

The Branch Pipe Layout App is designed to generate flat pattern layouts for various piping configurations, including plain pipes and shell structures. It accommodates pipe-to-pipe intersections at a right angle with both equal and unequal diameters, as well as pipe or nozzle to cone intersections, either at right angles or parallel axes.

For optimal results, it is advisable to use mean values when setting up layouts. The application includes functionalities for laying out branch pipes, pipe branch cutting, pipe tee branches, and pipe Y formations based on established cutting formulas.

The layout outputs include flat plate width and length sizes for configurations involving 12, 24, 36, 48, or 96 parts, while also allowing manual input for custom dimensions.

Features of the app encompass the following fabrication layout options:

1. Pipe or Shell Layout: This feature calculates the flat pattern for pipes or shells. Users can input the diameter and height, along with the number of parts and levels for layout generation.
2. Truncated Pipe or Cylinder at an Angle (Top Side): This option requires inputs of pipe diameter, large side height, and small side height for calculating the truncation.
3. Truncated Pipe or Cylinder at Angles (Top and Bottom): For both top and bottom truncations, users provide the pipe's diameter, center height, and angles of truncation.
4. Truncated Pipe or Cylinder with Radius: Users input the diameter, center height, and radius for truncation at the top of the cylinder or pipe.
5. Intersection of Equal Diameter Cylinders at 90 Degrees: This feature addresses intersections where both components have equal diameters. Required inputs include diameters and center distances from the axis.
6. Intersection of Unequal Diameter Cylinders at 90 Degrees: Similar to the previous option but accounts for unequal diameters and offsets. Users must provide relevant diameter measurements and offsets.
7. Cone Intersection with Pipe or Cylinder at 90 Degrees: Different configurations can be modeled based on cone dimensions while integrating with either a pipe or nozzle.
8. Cone Intersection with Parallel Axis: This option is akin to the previous intersection but involves parallel axes.

The Branch Pipe Layout App serves as a valuable tool in the fabrication of piping spools, pressure vessels, pipelines, and other process equipment where branched connections are required. It is particularly beneficial for piping engineers, fabrication engineers, pipe fitters, production engineers, quality control personnel, cost estimators, AutoCAD professionals, and design engineers specializing in process equipment fabrication.