Bolts and Bolt Mapping

[Grampster]

In ASME Pipes & Fittings catalogs, there are machine bolts, lug bolt, & stud bolts. No problem. But just what is a "mashine lug bolt"? Say what? That's a contradiction. Ever Google for one? And what's with the lenghths that go to eight decimal places? How does AP3D calculate the BOM bolt length when a flange is placed.

There's very little technical info on Bolt Mapping; there's instructions on how to use it and add standards (dialog boxes), but nothing on just what AP3D does with the data (I've unsuccessfully searched the internet). What is the process? (I assume Bolt Mapping rounds the length up to the nearest increment). Just an overview will do fine. I just want to tell someone - you should do this and WHY you should.

[manuel]

I have been watching this forum for an answer to your question as I have the same query in mind. Did you ever get around to resolve this issue?

[sonacool.2009]

Hi All,

Can anyone help me to know that how to open Add Bolt Standard Dialog Box. Please help me in finding this as its very urgent.

[Rena_XU]

Hi,

do you mean how to open standard bolt length dialog? If so, please do below steps:

1. Open the Plant 3D Spec Editor

2. Open the catalog

3. Switch to 'Catalog Editor' tab

4. Go to menu 'Catalogs', click 'Edit Bolt Length Mapping'.

[neonade]

I believe Plant 3d based its calculation on the port properties of the pipe fitting as shown on the snapshot.