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A Centering Ring is a solid object used to hold one or more body tubes inside another. |
A Centering Ring is a solid object used to hold one or more body tubes inside another body tube.<br> |
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== Usage == |
== Usage == |
Revision as of 17:52, 18 February 2021
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Centering Ring |
Menu location |
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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
- 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 model view.
- 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.
Supported nose cone types include:
Centering ring with an engine hook notch
Example
Optional.
Notes
- Optional. Use a bullet list if there are multiple items. You can also mention limitations here.
Properties
Rocket Component
These parameters are provided for information and have no effect on the design of the component.
- DataManufacturer: Manufacturer when known
- DataPart Number: Manufacturer part number
- DataDescription: Description of the component
- DataMaterial: Material when known
Bulkhead
These properties are inherited from the Bulkhead, see Bulkhead for more information.
- DataDiameter: The outer diameter of the bulkhead
- DataThickness: The thickness, not including any step, of the bulkhead
- 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
- DataHoles: True when the the bulkhead has one or more holes, see Bulkhead Options
- DataHole Diameter: The diameter of the hole
- 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 Offset: Offset from 0 degrees of the first hole
Centering Ring
- DataCenter Diameter: The diameter of the inner hole
- DataNotched: True when the center hole includes a notch, see Options
- DataNotch Height: The notch height
- DataNotch Width: 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
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