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{{GuiCommand
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|Name=Centering Ring
|Name=Rocket CenteringRing
|Icon=Rocket CenteringRing.svg
|MenuLocation=Rocket → Centering Ring
|MenuLocation=Rocket → Centering Ring
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|Version=0.19
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== Description ==
== Description == <!--T:3-->


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


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[[File:CR with tubes.png]]
[[File:CR_with_tubes.png]]
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{{Caption|Conical}}
{{Caption|Conical}}


== Usage ==
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# There are several ways to invoke the command:
# There are several ways to invoke the command:
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Rocket CenteringRing.svg|16px]] [[Rocket_CenteringRing|Centering Ring]]}} button.
#* Press the {{Button|[[Image:Rocket_CenteringRing.svg|16px]] [[Rocket_CenteringRing|Centering Ring]]}} button.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Rocket → [[Image:Rocket CenteringRing.svg|16px]] Centering Ring}} option from the menu.
#* Select the {{MenuCommand|Rocket → [[Image:Rocket_CenteringRing.svg|16px]] Centering Ring}} option from the menu.
#* Double click on a Centering Ring object in the model view.
#* Double click on a Centering Ring object in the [[Tree_view|Tree view]].
# Set options and press {{Button|OK}}.
# Set options and press {{Button|OK}}.


== Options ==
== Options == <!--T:8-->


=== Notch ===
=== Notch === <!--T:9-->


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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.
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.
Supported nose cone types include:
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[[File:Notched CR.png]]
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{{Caption|Centering ring with an engine hook notch}}
{{Caption|Centering ring with an engine hook notch}}


== Example ==
== Properties == <!--T:12-->

Optional.

== Notes ==

* Optional. Use a bullet list if there are multiple items. You can also mention limitations here.

== Properties ==

{{TitleProperty|Rocket Component}}

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

* {{PropertyData|Manufacturer}}: Manufacturer when known
* {{PropertyData|Part Number}}: Manufacturer part number
* {{PropertyData|Description}}: Description of the component
* {{PropertyData|Material}}: Material when known


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{{TitleProperty|Bulkhead}}
{{TitleProperty|Bulkhead}}


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These properties are inherited from the '''Bulkhead''', see [[Rocket_Bulkhead|Bulkhead]] for more information.
These properties are inherited from the '''Bulkhead''', see [[Rocket_Bulkhead|Bulkhead]] for more information.


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* {{PropertyData|Diameter}}: The outer diameter of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Diameter}}: The outer diameter of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Thickness}}: The thickness, not including any step, of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Hole Center}}: The distance from the center of the hole to the center of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Hole Count}}: The number of holes applied in a radial pattern around the center of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Hole Diameter}}: The diameter of the hole
* {{PropertyData|Hole Offset}}: Offset from 0 degrees of the first hole
* {{PropertyData|Holes}}: True when the the bulkhead has one or more holes, see [[Rocket_Bulkhead#Options|Bulkhead Options]]
* {{PropertyData|Step}}: True when the bulkhead includes a step, see [[Rocket_Bulkhead#Options|Bulkhead Options]]
* {{PropertyData|Step}}: True when the bulkhead includes a step, see [[Rocket_Bulkhead#Options|Bulkhead Options]]
* {{PropertyData|Step Diameter}}: The outer diameter of the step
* {{PropertyData|Step Diameter}}: The outer diameter of the step
* {{PropertyData|Step Thickness}}: The thickness, not including the bulkhead thickness, of the step
* {{PropertyData|Step Thickness}}: The thickness, not including the bulkhead thickness, of the step
* {{PropertyData|Holes}}: True when the the bulkhead has one or more holes, see [[Rocket_Bulkhead#Options|Bulkhead Options]]
* {{PropertyData|Thickness}}: The thickness, not including any step, of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Hole Diameter}}: The diameter of the hole
* {{PropertyData|Hole Center}}: The distance from the center of the hole to the center of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Hole Count}}: The number of holes applied in a radial pattern around the center of the bulkhead
* {{PropertyData|Hole Offset}}: Offset from 0 degrees of the first hole


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{{TitleProperty|Centering Ring}}
{{TitleProperty|Centering Ring}}


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* {{PropertyData|Center Diameter}}: The diameter of the inner hole
* {{PropertyData|Center Diameter}}: The diameter of the inner hole
* {{PropertyData|Notched}}: True when the center hole includes a notch, see [[#Options|Options]]
* {{PropertyData|Notch Height}}: The notch height
* {{PropertyData|Notch Height}}: The notch height
* {{PropertyData|Notch Width}}: The notch width
* {{PropertyData|Notch Width}}: The notch width
* {{PropertyData|Notched}}: True when the center hole includes a notch, see [[#Options|Options]]

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{{TitleProperty|Rocket Component}}

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

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* {{PropertyData|Description}}: Description of the component
* {{PropertyData|Manufacturer}}: Manufacturer when known
* {{PropertyData|Material}}: Material when known
* {{PropertyData|Part Number}}: Manufacturer part number


== Scripting ==
== Scripting == <!--T:21-->


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See also: [[:Category:API]] and [[FreeCAD_Scripting_Basics|FreeCAD Scripting Basics]].
See also: [[:Category:API]] and [[FreeCAD_Scripting_Basics|FreeCAD Scripting Basics]].


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TBD
TBD


== Tutorials and Learning ==
== Tutorials and Learning == <!--T:24-->


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[https://youtu.be/xi7acpw3eDA Rocket Workbench Body Tubes, Bulkheads, and Centering Rings] Tutorial on YouTube
[https://youtu.be/xi7acpw3eDA Rocket Workbench Body Tubes, Bulkheads, and Centering Rings] Tutorial on YouTube




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Latest revision as of 14:33, 2 April 2022

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Rocket CenteringRing

Menu location
Rocket → Centering Ring
Workbenches
Rocket Workbench
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
None

Description

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

Conical

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Centering Ring button.
    • Select the Rocket → Centering Ring option from the menu.
    • Double click on a Centering Ring object in the Tree view.
  2. Set options and press OK.

Options

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.

Centering ring with an engine hook notch

Properties

Bulkhead

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

  • 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 Bulkhead Options
  • DataStep: True when the bulkhead includes a step, see Bulkhead 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

Centering Ring

  • DataCenter Diameter: The diameter of the inner hole
  • DataNotch Height: The notch height
  • DataNotch Width: The notch width
  • DataNotched: True when the center hole includes a notch, see Options

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

See also: Category:API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

TBD

Tutorials and Learning

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