FLANGE Statement

FLANGE, < flange_set >
     [ / TYPE = < flange_type > ]
     [ / END1_FLANGE = < fla_end_type > ]
     [ / END2_FLANGE = < fla_end_type > ]
     / H = (< h1 >, < h2 >, < h3 > , .... ) (1 ... 10)
     [ / RULE = < rule_No > ]
     ;

<flange_set>

A name (string) that uniquely identifies a certain set of heights and calculation rules (<= 8 characters).

TYPE

Number that specifies the flange type to be used in this set. Must be selected from one of the types defined in the flange control facility .

If left out the default flange type will be used.

END1_FLANGE

Number that specifies the flange end type to be used in end one of the flange (close to arm A of the bracket). Must be selected from one of the flange end types defined in the flange control facility.

If left out the default flange end type will be used.

END2_FLANGE

Ditto end 2.

H

Specifies allowable flange heights. The heights should be sorted in increasing order.

RULE

The flange height is selected based on the length of the free edge (=L), divided by 10. that means, the flange height should be picked from the set of heights, assigned to H based on its relation to L/10.

= 1 Select closest height to L/10

= 2 Select closest to L/10 but smaller

= 3 Select closest to L/10 but larger

Creation of the actual geometry of the flange is controlled by the normal flange control facility as described in the document referred to above.