Rocket CenteringRing

Description
A Centering Ring is a solid object used to hold one or more body tubes inside another body tube.



Usage

 * 1) There are several ways to invoke the command:
 * 2) * Press the button.
 * 3) * Select the option from the menu.
 * 4) * Double click on a Centering Ring object in the Tree view.
 * 5) Set options and press.

Notch
Centering rings, especially those used for low power rocketry, often need a notch to accommodate an engine hook. The Centering Ring tool can generate those for you.



Properties
These parameters are provided for information and have no effect on the design of the component.


 * : Manufacturer when known
 * : Manufacturer part number
 * : Description of the component
 * : Material when known

These properties are inherited from the Bulkhead, see Bulkhead for more information.


 * : The outer diameter of the bulkhead
 * : The thickness, not including any step, of the bulkhead
 * : True when the bulkhead includes a step, see Bulkhead Options
 * : The outer diameter of the step
 * : The thickness, not including the bulkhead thickness, of the step
 * : True when the the bulkhead has one or more holes, see Bulkhead Options
 * : The diameter of the hole
 * : The distance from the center of the hole to the center of the bulkhead
 * : The number of holes applied in a radial pattern around the center of the bulkhead
 * : Offset from 0 degrees of the first hole


 * : The diameter of the inner hole
 * : True when the center hole includes a notch, see Options
 * : The notch height
 * : The notch width

Scripting
See also: Category:API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

TBD

Tutorials and Learning
Rocket Workbench Body Tubes, Bulkheads, and Centering Rings Tutorial on YouTube