detailing sloped piping
detailing sloped piping
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We are having some hot debates here pertaining to detailing piping drawings. When you show a pipe that slopes into or out of the paper, you can only show the 'flat' dimension on the drawing (east-west, let's say). This does not show the 'true length' because you still have to trig this out by using the 'work points'. How do you explain this on the drawing?
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RE: detailing sloped piping
From the plan view, you will know when the pipe changes direction. The profile follows the piping, but rotates so that it is always looking perpendicular to the pipe.
This should give you both the flat "plan" view, but also allow you to see the true length.
Or, for a simpler approach, just list the true length of the pipe and the slope on the plan view. I have seen that done as well.
RE: detailing sloped piping
I am working on a pharma plant in which all ... yes all lines slope. Thank heavens for 3D CAD.
RE: detailing sloped piping