Stiffener Traces

A stiffener trace will be marked with GSD:s at the predefined distance (CORNER_DIST) from the ends of the trace. If USE_WELD_TRACE=YES, then the distance will be measured from the point where the endcut contour starts at the trace. These GSD:s will be placed on the mould line side of the trace and TRIANGLES will be turned towards each other. They match the corresponding GSD:s on the stiffener itself.

If USE_WELD_TRACE=NO then the distance will be measured from the end of the mould line but moved in the vertical direction to start at the endcut contour. See the figure below.

Figure 2:7. The effect of USE_WELD_TRACE.

Depending on the length of the trace and the size given by the parameter MAXDIST, additional GSD:s may be added according to the general rule above. These "inner" GSD:s will not have any corresponding marks on the stiffener.

There are no inner GSD:s on traces for stiffeners attached to assembly parts (for panel lines).

If the position of the trace on the part is such that any GSD on the trace lies outside the part, the marking of this trace is replaced with a solid line with end tags showing the position of the end GSD:s. See the figure below.

Figure 2:8. GSD:s replaced by End Tags.