Question about creating a pad along the pipe plane

[jedsalid.n]

Hello

I have a question and would appreciate your help.

I would like to create a pad that follows the same plane as the main pipe. My idea is to offset the branch pipe line by 200 mm, but I haven’t been able to achieve this using the standard tools.

Could you please advise me on how to do this or suggest an alternative method?

pipe main 24" , pipe branch 16"

Thank you very much for your help.

[DaveR]

Something like this?

This is very rough as a quick example. I used Intersect Faces between the main and the branch. Then I used Offset of Surface from the Tools on Surface extension to outline the pad. Joint Push/Pull to give the pad thickness. If I was seriously modeling this I would use more sides in the circles for the two pipes to get smoother edges for the pads.

[jedsalid.n]

Could you please make a short video clip demonstrating the process so I can better understand the workflow? I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

[DaveR]

Here’s a method that doesn’t require Tools on Surface. In this case I made the pad as a separate component so it can be easily copied to other pipes. In the interest of time I didn’t spend any time on real dimensions.

[jedsalid.n]

Thank you very much. There’s no need to make the video clip anymore. I was able to follow your instructions successfully. I really appreciate your help and guidance. Thanks again!

[jedsalid.n]

Thank you very much for taking the time to explain the process and create the video clips for me. Your guidance was extremely helpful, and I really appreciate your kindness and willingness to share your knowledge. Thank you again for your support!