Automet® FAB - Design Input: Pipe Connections - Revision history

Tristan at 13:52, 1 October 2026

2026-10-01T13:52:35Z

Tristan: /* Supports */

2026-07-10T09:22:01Z

Supports

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	File:Support 4.jpg		File:Support 4.jpg
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			<div style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">🎬</div>
			<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;">
			<div>'''Video Tutorial: '''See this video to review how supports are surveyed within automet®. <span style="color: #666; font-size: 90%;">(2:23 mins)</span></div>
			<span class="plainlinks">[https://youtu.be/bL57blkcubM <span class="mw-ui-button mw-ui-progressive" style="margin: 0; padding: 6px 12px; font-weight: bold; color: white !important; text-decoration: none !important;">▶ Watch Video</span>]</span>
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	==Offsets==		==Offsets==

Tristan at 13:44, 23 June 2026

2026-06-23T13:44:18Z

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	<div style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">🎬</div>		<div style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">🎬</div>
	<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;">		<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;">
	<div>'''Video Tutorial:'''This video shows how to enter each of the below pipe connections in automet® FAB. <span style="color: #666; font-size: 90%;">(5:33 mins)</span></div>		<div>'''Video Tutorial:'''This video shows how to enter each of the below pipe connections in automet® FAB. <span style="color: #666; font-size: 90%;">(3:29 mins)</span></div>
	<span class="plainlinks">[https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA <span class="mw-ui-button mw-ui-progressive" style="margin: 0; padding: 6px 12px; font-weight: bold; color: white !important; text-decoration: none !important;">▶ Watch Video</span>]</span>		<span class="plainlinks">[https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA <span class="mw-ui-button mw-ui-progressive" style="margin: 0; padding: 6px 12px; font-weight: bold; color: white !important; text-decoration: none !important;">▶ Watch Video</span>]</span>
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Tristan at 13:43, 23 June 2026

2026-06-23T13:43:57Z

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	Pipe connections can be '''rolled''' or '''offset'''. The distinction between these two is that the flange face remains on the grid when offset. When rolled, the flange remains square to the fitting but is not on the grid line.		Pipe connections can be '''rolled''' or '''offset'''. The distinction between these two is that the flange face remains on the grid when offset. When rolled, the flange remains square to the fitting but is not on the grid line.

	~~This video [https~~:~~//youtu~~.be/L-~~QhT4adqd8\|~~ '''~~automet® FAB - Design Input - Pipe Connections~~'''] shows how to enter each of the below pipe connections in automet® FAB.		<div style="background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #3366cc; padding: 15px; margin: 15px 0; border-radius: 4px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;">
			<div style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">🎬</div>
			<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;">
	<~~imagemap~~>		<div>'''Video Tutorial:'''This video shows how to enter each of the below pipe connections in automet® FAB. <span style="color: #666; font-size: 90%;">(5:33 mins)</span></div>
	~~File~~:~~YT Pipe Connections.jpg\|350px\|Click the image to watch the video.~~		<span class="plainlinks">[https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA <span class="mw-ui-button mw-ui-progressive" style="margin: 0; padding: 6px 12px; font-weight: bold; color: white !important; text-decoration: none !important;">▶ Watch Video</span>]</span>
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	==Weldolets==		==Weldolets==

Mike at 14:09, 11 June 2026

2026-06-11T14:09:34Z

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	Pipe connections can be '''rolled''' or '''offset'''. The distinction between these two is that the flange face remains on the grid when offset. When rolled, the flange remains square to the fitting but is not on the grid line.		Pipe connections can be '''rolled''' or '''offset'''. The distinction between these two is that the flange face remains on the grid when offset. When rolled, the flange remains square to the fitting but is not on the grid line.

	This video [https://youtu.be/L-QhT4adqd8\| '''automet® FAB - Design Input - Pipe Connections'''] shows how to enter each of the below pipe connections in ~~automet~~ FAB.		This video [https://youtu.be/L-QhT4adqd8\| '''automet® FAB - Design Input - Pipe Connections'''] shows how to enter each of the below pipe connections in automet® FAB.

Tristan at 10:59, 15 December 2025

2025-12-15T10:59:37Z

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	Cylinders allow you to choose the specification of the pipe.		Cylinders allow you to choose the specification of the pipe.

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~350pxpx~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Support 4.jpg		File:Support 4.jpg
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	==Offsets==		==Offsets==
	This is an offset pipe connection. The weldolet is offset 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line. The image shows the rectangular and the polar settings.		This is an offset pipe connection. The weldolet is offset 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line. The image shows the rectangular and the polar settings.
	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~350pxpx~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:PC01.png\|20 mm offset settings polar and rectangular		File:PC01.png\|20 mm offset settings polar and rectangular
	File:PC02.png\|20 mm offset weldolet - 2 views		File:PC02.png\|20 mm offset weldolet - 2 views

Tristan: /* Supports */

2025-12-15T10:59:14Z

Supports

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	When creating supports on pipes such as shoes and trunnions, pipe connections (PC) are used. See our video on entering these into the system [https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA\| here.]		When creating supports on pipes such as shoes and trunnions, pipe connections (PC) are used. See our video on entering these into the system [https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA\| here.]

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~350pxpx~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Support DD.jpg		File:Support DD.jpg
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Tristan: /* Stab-in */

2025-12-15T10:59:05Z

Stab-in

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	A stab-in is a branch connection that does not have a fitting. A pipe-saddle profile links the branch pipe to the line pipe. Stab-ins, like all pipe connections, can have offset geometry if required.		A stab-in is a branch connection that does not have a fitting. A pipe-saddle profile links the branch pipe to the line pipe. Stab-ins, like all pipe connections, can have offset geometry if required.

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~350pxpx~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Stab in.jpg\|Pipe stab in		File:Stab in.jpg\|Pipe stab in
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Tristan: /* Weldolets */

2025-12-15T10:54:15Z

Weldolets

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	==Weldolets==		==Weldolets==


	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>

Tristan at 10:53, 15 December 2025

2025-12-15T10:53:31Z

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	File:YT Pipe Connections.jpg\|~~500px~~\|Click the image to watch the video.		File:YT Pipe Connections.jpg\|350px\|Click the image to watch the video.
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	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~500 px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Support Weldolet.jpg\|Weldolet		File:Support Weldolet.jpg\|Weldolet
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	A stab-in is a branch connection that does not have a fitting. A pipe-saddle profile links the branch pipe to the line pipe. Stab-ins, like all pipe connections, can have offset geometry if required.		A stab-in is a branch connection that does not have a fitting. A pipe-saddle profile links the branch pipe to the line pipe. Stab-ins, like all pipe connections, can have offset geometry if required.

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~500 px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350pxpx>
	File:Stab in.jpg\|Pipe stab in		File:Stab in.jpg\|Pipe stab in
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	When creating supports on pipes such as shoes and trunnions, pipe connections (PC) are used. See our video on entering these into the system [https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA\| here.]		When creating supports on pipes such as shoes and trunnions, pipe connections (PC) are used. See our video on entering these into the system [https://youtu.be/PHN02ccjqTA\| here.]

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~500 px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350pxpx>
	File:Support DD.jpg		File:Support DD.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	The support can be in several forms: plate, box or cylinder.		The support can be in several forms: plate, box or cylinder.

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~250px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Support 3.jpg		File:Support 3.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~250px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Support 5.jpg\|Cylinder		File:Support 5.jpg\|Cylinder
	File:Support 6.jpg\|Plate		File:Support 6.jpg\|Plate
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	Cylinders allow you to choose the specification of the pipe.		Cylinders allow you to choose the specification of the pipe.

	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~500 px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350pxpx>
	File:Support 4.jpg		File:Support 4.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	==Offsets==		==Offsets==
	This is an offset pipe connection. The weldolet is offset 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line. The image shows the rectangular and the polar settings.		This is an offset pipe connection. The weldolet is offset 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line. The image shows the rectangular and the polar settings.
	<gallery mode = "packed" heights= ~~350 px~~>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350pxpx>
	File:PC01.png\|20 mm offset settings polar and rectangular		File:PC01.png\|20 mm offset settings polar and rectangular
	File:PC02.png\|20 mm offset weldolet - 2 views		File:PC02.png\|20 mm offset weldolet - 2 views
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	Below is a pipe connection with a roll. The weldolet is rolled 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line, which means the connector revolves around the pipe at an angle of 7.55°. The image shows both the rectangular and the polar coordinates. By using the polar/rectangular button, the values can be entered in mm as grid offsets (rectangular) or as a bearing and a distance (polar). Other pipe connectors, like latrolets and weldoflanges are fittings with lengths established by the database. The exceptions are stab-ins, trunnions and shoes.		Below is a pipe connection with a roll. The weldolet is rolled 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line, which means the connector revolves around the pipe at an angle of 7.55°. The image shows both the rectangular and the polar coordinates. By using the polar/rectangular button, the values can be entered in mm as grid offsets (rectangular) or as a bearing and a distance (polar). Other pipe connectors, like latrolets and weldoflanges are fittings with lengths established by the database. The exceptions are stab-ins, trunnions and shoes.

	<gallery mode = "packed" ~~widths~~= 350px>		<gallery mode = "packed" heights= 350px>
	File:Roll1.png\|Weldolet rolled 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line		File:Roll1.png\|Weldolet rolled 20 mm south of the pipe's centre line
	File:Roll2.png\|Rolled pipe settings		File:Roll2.png\|Rolled pipe settings
	</gallery>		</gallery>