Create part drawing for an elbow.

[marcus.stratton]

I am quite new to inventor not sure what I am asking for is possible?

I am wanting to create an pipe elbow part, but be able to change the Diameter, Length, Degree bend (45°, 35° etc.). Also need to show insulation around the elbow and that to be able to be changed (thickness) and able to be segmented to create lobster back elbow.

[JDMather]

@marcus.stratton 

Attach the file(s) of your attempt here.

Also attach an images of something similar from the real world that closely resembles your intended geometry.

[marcus.stratton]

Attached is a quick model I have created. 

Also attached is what i am trying to explain. so all those segments come together to form the insulation around the pipe. but needing the part to be able to be changed for various lengths/diameter/angle of pipe.

[marcus.stratton]

[JDMather]

@marcus.stratton 

I would expect to see a Tangent constraint at the top horizontal line to the arc in this image.

I do not see an angle dimension?

I see both an arc length dimension and a point to point to ends of arc dimension.  This does not make logical sense to me.

The solution will be Split and Derived Parts.

Is the insulation cut from a tube as shown in your image, or is it actually flat blanket that is rolled into a tube?

[marcus.stratton]

The insulation is supplied in straight lengths. Like image below. With he pipe diameter already cut out. But I am needing a part model to create the elbow similar to the images above, so I am able to cut out the small segments and attach them together to form the elbow of insulation.

[IgorMir]

Well, it is quite doable. Here is a set of files in IV2020 format. The files are for the Insulation Segments itself. I presumed - you have already got steel elbows. But if not - the same principle will apply to making the steel elbow segments as well. Except - they will be Sheet Metal parts for getting a proper Flat Pattern.
For the insulation segments, I think Unwrap feature should be sufficient enough for getting a cutting template.

Cheers,

Igor.

P.S. The attached files are from a project I have done a few years ago. I have just quickly modified them to suit your request. Hence - there is some more than needed geometry can be found in a master sketch. 🙂

[marcus.stratton]

Thanks Igor,
This seems like what I require, but I am wondering if it is possible to change the diameter and the angle etc.
Just we have a lot of different elbow sizes that need insulating (For Example, 32 od pipe with 35 Thick insulation and it might be 240 long and be a 35 degree elbow.)
Thanks,
Marcus

[IgorMir]

Yes, it is quite possible. 

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@marcus.stratton wrote:
Thanks Igor,
This seems like what I require, but I am wondering if it is possible to change the diameter and the angle etc.
Just we have a lot of different elbow sizes that need insulating (For Example, 32 od pipe with 35 Thick insulation and it might be 240 long and be a 35 degree elbow.)
Thanks,
Marcus

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[marcus.stratton]

Okay, what parameters need to be changed in the supplied model? In order to change everything?
Thanks,
Marcus

[IgorMir]

Are you going to sent me a Purchase Order? I will get the job done for you.

Cheers,

Igor.

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@marcus.stratton wrote:
Okay, what parameters need to be changed in the supplied model? In order to change everything?
Thanks,
Marcus

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[marcus.stratton]

What would the price be?

[IgorMir]

Hi Marcus,

I have sent you a message.

Cheers,

Igor.

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@marcus.stratton wrote:
What would the price be?

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