The Tube page is illustrated in Figure 8.5.3. This function enables the user to create tube mesh.

Figure 8.5.3  Tube

Outer diameter: outer diameter of tube

Thickness: thickness of tube

Full length: full length of tube

Element size: element size of tube mesh

Create: create tube mesh

Delete: delete tube mesh

Note: 1. The diameter of mesh is determined by the outer diameter and thickness of the tube. Due to the thickness of shell element, the generated mesh is required to be at the middle layer of tube. For example, if the outer diameter is 100mm and thickness is 2mm, the diameter of mesh is 98mm.
2. The mesh parameters of the tube will determine the default parameters of tool mesh, so the tube mesh must be generated prior to the generation of tool mesh.