Using Pipe Relationships

The general process of using a pipe relationship is as follows:

  1. Define the pipe relationship between mating pipe/fittings.

  2. Align the pipes using traditional relationships, pipe relation- ships, or a combination.

  3. If the pipe relationship can find a valid cut plane, the pro- posed cut can be made. A frame can also be constructed on this cut for layoff purposes.

  4. After physically cutting one end of the pipe, the actual cut plane can be fed into the solution, re-solving for a tweaked cut plane on the other end.

  5. This tweaked cut plane can then be used to cut the mating piece.