New add-in to export and import tube geometries used with CNC bending machines (XYZ and LRA/YBC).

[JeromeBriot]

Hello,

Tube Bending Data Exchanger is an add-in that allows Autodesk® Fusion 360™ to export and import tube geometries used with CNC bending machines (XYZ and LRA/YBC).

Create the tube geometry with Fusion 360 and export bending data in XYZ and LRA/YBC format. Or import XYZ data to automatically create the tube geometry in Fusion 360. The tube segment must start and end with a straight segment of tubing, and must be a constant diameter. Straight segments must alternate with bent segments.

The add-in uses text files that you can easily modify by hand and from which you can easily copy/paste data.

The add-in manages unit conversion: millimeter, centimeter, meter, inch and foot. You can design the tube in millimeters and export the data in inches for example. Or import data in centimeters from data specified in inches.

The add-in supports hollow tubes by setting outer diameter value and wall thickness value.

Sample files are provided in the installation folder of the add-in.

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[JeromeBriot]

New version available (1.1.0):

• Fix a bug when a tube contains too many faces

New version available (1.2.0):

• Fix a bug when a tube contains not enough segments

New version available (1.2.1):

• Activate "Run on Startup" feature

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[JeromeBriot]

New version available (1.3.0):

• Fix a bug when a tube contains two consecutive bent segments
• Fix a bug when a tube doesn't start or end with a straight segment
• Fix some typos

New version available (1.4.0):

• Accept tube with faces that have more than two edges
• Refactor Python code

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[JeromeBriot]

New version available (1.5.0):

• Fix a bug with wrong outer diameter computation in import/export
• Fix a bug with wrong wall thickness computation in import/export
• Add an error message when a tube contains 180 degree bends
• Add support for French language
• Refactor import dialog
• Improve first install message

New version available (1.6.0):

• Fix a bug with output XYZ data when path is reversed

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[JeromeBriot]

New version available (1.7.0):

• Fix a bug with faces that have 4 edges

New version available (1.8.0):

• Add developed length computation

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[JeromeBriot]

New version available (1.9.0):

• Support CSV and XLSX format (export only)

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[JeromeBriot]

New version available (1.9.1):

• Fix a bug with Turkish language

Purchase and download the add-in on the App Store:

• Windows
• Mac

[shallN6L5D]

Hi @JeromeBriot , well done on creating this tool!

I have two questions about it;

Can it import pipe models from Inventor? E.g. models made using the Tube & Pipe environment?
(importing in another format e.g. STEP would be fine)

Can the bend allowance settings be changed, to suit different pipe stock and different bending processes? (similar to how this can be done for sheet metal)

cheers

Simon