Difference between revisions of "Dragon Straight Part Tutorial"
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| − | 5. Now select the '''Cut Start''' tab followed by the '''Type of Cut | + | 5. Now select the '''Cut Start''' tab followed by the '''Type of Cut:''' [[File:Start_Cut_Fishmouth1.png]] drop down menu and the '''Coping(Fishmouth)''' option. The cope will show in the part as seen below. |
[[File:Straight_24_In_Tube(1).png]] | [[File:Straight_24_In_Tube(1).png]] | ||
| − | 6. From here, check the '''Display Cross Tube''' [[File:Dragon_Display Cross_Tube1.png]] checkbox | + | 6. From here, check the '''Display Cross Tube''' [[File:Dragon_Display Cross_Tube1.png]] checkbox to the right of the Type of Cut menu. |
[[File:Straight_24_Cross_Tubes_Attached.png]] | [[File:Straight_24_Cross_Tubes_Attached.png]] | ||
| − | 7. Now, type '''110''' into | + | 7. Now, 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. |
Revision as of 08:11, 13 September 2016
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 .png)
button to open the straight part interface.
2. Now, maximize the screen 
.
3. In order to start a design, select the 1.75 DOM material from the material drop down menu 
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.
4. Next, select the Tube Length value field 
and enter the number 24. The straight tube should appear below in the display area.
5. Now select the Cut Start tab followed by the Type of Cut: 
drop down menu and the Coping(Fishmouth) option. The cope will show in the part as seen below.
.png)
6. From here, check the Display Cross Tube 
checkbox to the right of the Type of Cut menu.
7. Now, type 110 into the Angle 
value field. This will adjust the angle of the cope as shown in the display area.
8. Next, type 180 into the Rotation 
value field beneath the Tube Length field.
9. Now, type .875 into the Offset 
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.
10. To finish this part, select the Miter 
option in the Type of Cut (Start) section and change the angle to 45 in the left Angle 
value field. The part should appear in the display screen as seen below.
11. With the part finished, please save the file by clicking the Save 
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.
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
for adding further geometry to the part and assigning actions before sending it to the machine, or you may Transfer to Nesting 
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.
