How to put true pipe length in SolidWorks BOM

[ercegs]

Hi...I have a problem with SolidWorks..I don't know if I'm on right forum, but I hope that someone here can help me..Here is my problem. I need to put the true pipe length in my BOM, but I don't know how. When I have a pipe that goes through the shell, I don't know how to make solid works to calculate it's true length. He can only link my length of extrusion to the BOM, but, when I cut that pipe with another cilinder then it is a problem

If I use part to create the pipe, I use EXTRUDE to some length, and I can link that dimension to the BOM, but, when I create an assembly ("ASSEMBLY"), solidworks, wont calculate the appropriate length. Can someone help me on this one?

True length of the pipe can be seen on picture "True_pipe".

Here are the pictures:

http://www.speedyshare.com/941995615.html

 

[ctopher]

Your link is blocked for me.

Have you tried using weldments for your piping?

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)

 

[ercegs]

I don't know why, but for some reason, I can't upload pictures on this forum so I have to put them on the net...here is the new link (I hope it will work for you)

What do you mean about weldments? My problem is, when pipe goes through the shell I can't put the longest piece of pipe in the BOM...Because, you know, when one cilinder goes through another, then its end isn't flat but it is like a spline...Now, to know how long piece of pipe do I need for that part (Because I must put that in the BOM to now how much to order from a supplier), I must know the full length. Here is the sketch from ACAD, what I need



I hope this will work.

Thank you in advance

 

[ercegs]

Sorry, Here is the ASSEMBLY from solidworks

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Using the Weldment function will create a cut-list of the pipe lengths.

 

[ercegs]

I tried to use Weldment option, but I think that weldment function can't help me.

I don't know to much about weldment, but as I have seen in help you must draw a sketch first, and then use weldment option..

But, check tis assembly



This is what I need it for. I have Flange standout from the center line of the vessel, and then when I put a pipe at the end of the nozzle, I use extrude up to inner diameter of the vessel. And I have no idea how much it is gonna be (And weldment need exact length). So that is why, I need solidworks to do that for me.

And if I'm using weldment, I have to give the exact length of the line, which will be used as path for weldment profile. But what if I change standout of nozzle in assembly?...Will the weldment be increased as well then, or I have to go into sketch, and manually to increase length of the line?

In any case, I need all parts to be separated, and I'm not sure are they going to be separated, if they are done with weldment option.

Thanx

 

[smcadman]

I use the split line for this. Insert > Curve > Split Line and select the center plane and face of the pipe. Use the Silhouette option.

Split Line Selection
Split Line

This line can be measured with the measure tool. The down side is that you will have a line on your part and drawings, so you you might want to delete the line after everything is finalized.

Flores

 

[ctopher]

Or, create the assy and insert new part into the assy making each pipe in-context.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)