Rocket Bulkhead
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| Menu location |
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| Rocket → Bulkhead |
| Workbenches |
| Rocket Workbench |
| Default shortcut |
| None |
| Introduced in version |
| 0.19 |
| See also |
| None |
Description[edit | edit source]
A bulkhead is a solid section of material used to close off a section of body tube, or to provide a base for a nose cone.
Usage[edit | edit source]
- There are several ways to invoke the command:
- Set options and press OK.
Options[edit | edit source]
Step[edit | edit source]
Bulkheads may include a step.
A step may be thought of as an additional bulkhead of smaller diameter stacked on top of the original bulkhead. The most common use is to cap the end of a body tube, such as for an electronics bay. In this case the outer diameter of the bulkhead would match the outer diameter of the body tube, and the outer diameter of the step would match the inner diameter of the body tube.
A stepped bulkhead used to cap a body tube
Holes[edit | edit source]
A bulkhead may require holes for a variety of reasons, such as for attaching an eye hook. This tool allows you to specify one or more identical holes applied in a radial pattern.
A stepped bulkhead with 4 holes
Properties[edit | edit source]
Bulkhead
- DataDiameter: The outer diameter of the bulkhead
- DataHole Center: The distance from the center of the hole to the center of the bulkhead
- DataHole Count: The number of holes applied in a radial pattern around the center of the bulkhead
- DataHole Diameter: The diameter of the hole
- DataHole Offset: Offset from 0 degrees of the first hole
- DataHoles: True when the the bulkhead has one or more holes, see Options
- DataStep: True when the bulkhead includes a step, see Options
- DataStep Diameter: The outer diameter of the step
- DataStep Thickness: The thickness, not including the bulkhead thickness, of the step
- DataThickness: The thickness, not including any step, of the bulkhead
Rocket Component
These parameters are provided for information and have no effect on the design of the component.
- DataDescription: Description of the component
- DataManufacturer: Manufacturer when known
- DataMaterial: Material when known
- DataPart Number: Manufacturer part number
Scripting[edit | edit source]
See also: Autogenerated API documentation and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.
TBD
Tutorials and Learning[edit | edit source]
Rocket Workbench Body Tubes, Bulkheads, and Centering Rings Tutorial on YouTube
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