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2. Now, maximize the screen [[File:Min_Max_Close_Tab.png]].
 
2. Now, maximize the screen [[File:Min_Max_Close_Tab.png]].
  
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3. In order to start a design, select the '''1.75 DOM''' material from the material drop down menu [[File:Drag_Select Material1.png]] to the left. '''This material is specific to both this tutorial and corresponding tutorials including the [[Dragon Custom Design Tutorial]] and the [[Dragon Nesting Tutorial]].'''
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3. In order to start a design, select the '''1.75 DOM''' material from the material drop down menu [[File:Drag_Select Material1.png]] to the left. '''This material is specific to both this tutorial and corresponding tutorials including the [[Dragon Custom Design Tutorial]] and the [[Dragon Nesting Tutorial]](Or if you are a Dynatorch customer of ours, you will refer to the [[Dynatorch Custom Design Tutorial]] and the [[Dynatorch Nesting Tutorial]].'''
  
 
4. Next, select the '''Tube Length''' value field [[File:Tube_Length1.png]] and enter the number '''24'''. The straight tube should appear below in the display area.
 
4. Next, select the '''Tube Length''' value field [[File:Tube_Length1.png]] and enter the number '''24'''. The straight tube should appear below in the display area.
  
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''(Skip this image and step 5 if this view is incorrect.)''
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[[File:Straight_24_In_Tube.png]]
  
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[[File:Straight_24_In_Tube.png]]
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5. Now select the '''Cutting''' tab and hit the '''Add''' button twice to add a start and end cut [[File:add_button1.png]]. You can then change the type of cut, the material it is cutting to, the rotation, angle of crossing tube, and offset values all in this table:
  
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5. Now select the '''Coping (Fishmouth)''' option from both the '''Type of Cut (Start)''' [[File:Start_Cut_Fishmouth1.png]] and '''Type of Cut (End)''' [[File:End_Cut_Fishmouth1.png]] drop down menus. The copes will show in the part as seen below.
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[[File:cutting_table.png]]
  
  
 
[[File:Straight_24_In_Tube(1).png]]
 
[[File:Straight_24_In_Tube(1).png]]
  
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6. From here, check both '''Display Cross Tube''' [[File:Dragon_Display Cross_Tube1.png]] checkboxes on either side of the '''Tube Length''' value field.
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6. From here, check the '''Display Cross Tubes''' [[File:Dragon_Display Cross_Tube1.png]] checkbox and the cross tubes will appear in the display.
  
  
 
[[File:Straight_24_Cross_Tubes_Attached.png]]
 
[[File:Straight_24_Cross_Tubes_Attached.png]]
  
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7. Now, type '''110''' into both '''Angle''' [[File:Drag-Angles1.png]] value fields. This will adjust the angle of the copes as shown in the display area.
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7. Now, click and type '''110''' into the '''Angle''' [[File:Drag-Angles1.png]] value field. This will adjust the angle of the cope as shown in the display area.
  
  
 
[[File:Straight_24_Angles_Attached.png]]
 
[[File:Straight_24_Angles_Attached.png]]
  
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8. Next, type '''180''' into the '''Rotation''' [[File:Drag_Rotations1.png]] value field beneath the '''Tube Length''' field.
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8. Now, type '''110''' into the '''Angle''' [[File:both110.png]] value field for the end cut. This will adjust the angle of the cope as shown in the display area.
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[[File:Straight_24_Angles_Attached3.png]]
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9. Next, type '''180''' into the '''Rotation''' [[File:Drag_Rotations1.png]] value field for the end cut.
  
  
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[[File:Straight_24_Rotations_Attached.png]]
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[[File:Straight_24_Rotations_Attached2.png]]
  
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9. Now, type '''.875''' into the '''Offset''' [[File:Drag_Offsets1.png]] value field on the right hand side. This will cause the cross tube on the right side of the project to offset from the centerline by half the diameter of the tubing.
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10. Now, type '''.875''' into the '''Offset''' [[File:Drag_Offsets1.png]] value field for the end cut. This will cause the cross tube on the right side of the project to offset from the centerline by half the diameter of the tubing.
  
  
 
[[File:Straight_24_Offsets_Attached2.png]][[File:Straight_24_Offsets_Attached1.png]]
 
[[File:Straight_24_Offsets_Attached2.png]][[File:Straight_24_Offsets_Attached1.png]]
  
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10. To finish this part, select the '''Miter''' [[File:Drag_Miter1.png]] option in the '''Type of Cut (Start)''' section and change the angle to '''45''' in the left '''Angle''' [[File:Drag_Angles2.png]] value field. The part should appear in the display screen as seen below.
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11. To create a miter in the start cut, select the the start location from the table [[File:tablestartloc.png]] and click the '''Type''' [[File:typebutton.png]] button to change the cut from a cope to a miter, now type 90 into the angle for the start. [[File:table33.png]]
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12. Now hit the '''Add''' button to create an additional tube to the start cut. Change the type of cut to miter, and the rotation value to 90.
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[[File:table1212.png]]
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[[File:display1212.png]] [[File:1picpart.png]]
  
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13. Now, select the '''Holes''' tab and input the following values into the table:
  
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[[File:Straight_24_Angled_Miter_Attached2.png]]
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[[File:holestable112.png]] [[File:display12883.png]]  
  
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11. With the part finished, please save the file by clicking the '''Save''' [[File:Drag_Save1.png]] icon from the icon menu bar at the top of the screen and name it '''Dragon Test1'''. This will be used in later tutorials including the [[Dragon Nesting Tutorial]] and [[Dragon Custom Design Tutorial]].  
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14. With the part finished, please save the file by clicking the '''Save''' [[File:Drag_Save1.png]] icon from the icon menu bar at the top of the screen and name it '''Dragon Test1'''. This will be used in later tutorials including the [[Dragon Custom Design Tutorial]] and the [[Dragon Nesting Tutorial]], or if you a Dynatorch customer, refer to the [[Dynatorch Custom Design Tutorial]] and the [[Dynatorch Nesting Tutorial]]..  
  
 
[[File:Dragon_Save_As1.png]]
 
[[File:Dragon_Save_As1.png]]
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*You may '''Transfer to Design''' [[File:Drag_Transfer_To_Design1.png]] for adding further geometry to the part and assigning actions before sending it to the machine, or you may '''Transfer to Nesting''' [[File:Drag_Transfer_To-Nesting1.png]] if you'd like the current part to be added to a nesting project without altering the part further.
 
*You may '''Transfer to Design''' [[File:Drag_Transfer_To_Design1.png]] for adding further geometry to the part and assigning actions before sending it to the machine, or you may '''Transfer to Nesting''' [[File:Drag_Transfer_To-Nesting1.png]] if you'd like the current part to be added to a nesting project without altering the part further.
  
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*See the [[Dragon]] guide to help you decide where to go from here.
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*See the [[Dragon Guide]] to help you decide where to go from here.

Latest revision as of 07:39, 20 March 2017

Dragon Straight Part Tutorial
Drag Straight1.png

Things To Know

  • This tutorial will step you through the process of creating a straight design in Bend-Tech Dragon and show you the possible choices for where to take it next depending on your needs. As you walk through this tutorial, procedures are designed based on your knowledge of earlier procedures. Because of this, it is very important that you carefully step through this guide, understanding everything along the way.





Tutorial

1. From the Bend-Tech Dragon start up screen, click on the Straight Dragon Straight Part(2).png button to open the straight part interface.

2. Now, maximize the screen Min Max Close Tab.png.

3. In order to start a design, select the 1.75 DOM material from the material drop down menu Drag Select Material1.png to the left. This material is specific to both this tutorial and corresponding tutorials including the Dragon Custom Design Tutorial and the Dragon Nesting Tutorial(Or if you are a Dynatorch customer of ours, you will refer to the Dynatorch Custom Design Tutorial and the Dynatorch Nesting Tutorial.

4. Next, select the Tube Length value field Tube Length1.png and enter the number 24. The straight tube should appear below in the display area.

Straight 24 In Tube.png

5. Now select the Cutting tab and hit the Add button twice to add a start and end cut Add button1.png. You can then change the type of cut, the material it is cutting to, the rotation, angle of crossing tube, and offset values all in this table:

Cutting table.png


Straight 24 In Tube(1).png

6. From here, check the Display Cross Tubes Dragon Display Cross Tube1.png checkbox and the cross tubes will appear in the display.


Straight 24 Cross Tubes Attached.png

7. Now, click and type 110 into the Angle Drag-Angles1.png value field. This will adjust the angle of the cope as shown in the display area.


Straight 24 Angles Attached.png

8. Now, type 110 into the Angle Both110.png value field for the end cut. This will adjust the angle of the cope as shown in the display area.


Straight 24 Angles Attached3.png

9. Next, type 180 into the Rotation Drag Rotations1.png value field for the end cut.


Straight 24 Rotations Attached2.png

10. Now, type .875 into the Offset Drag Offsets1.png value field for the end cut. This will cause the cross tube on the right side of the project to offset from the centerline by half the diameter of the tubing.


Straight 24 Offsets Attached2.pngStraight 24 Offsets Attached1.png

11. To create a miter in the start cut, select the the start location from the table Tablestartloc.png and click the Type Typebutton.png button to change the cut from a cope to a miter, now type 90 into the angle for the start. Table33.png

12. Now hit the Add button to create an additional tube to the start cut. Change the type of cut to miter, and the rotation value to 90.

Table1212.png

Display1212.png 1picpart.png

13. Now, select the Holes tab and input the following values into the table:

Holestable112.png Display12883.png

14. With the part finished, please save the file by clicking the Save Drag Save1.png icon from the icon menu bar at the top of the screen and name it Dragon Test1. This will be used in later tutorials including the Dragon Custom Design Tutorial and the Dragon Nesting Tutorial, or if you a Dynatorch customer, refer to the Dynatorch Custom Design Tutorial and the Dynatorch Nesting Tutorial..

Dragon Save As1.png

Transferring

  • After applying all of the changes to our straight part, we are free to select the desired option for transferring the part out.
  • You may Transfer to Design Drag Transfer To Design1.png for adding further geometry to the part and assigning actions before sending it to the machine, or you may Transfer to Nesting Drag Transfer To-Nesting1.png if you'd like the current part to be added to a nesting project without altering the part further.
  • See the Dragon Guide to help you decide where to go from here.
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