Main Page: Difference between revisions

From Design Academy Wiki
 
(72 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
=Design Information=
[[File:Welcome Banner.png]]
*[[CAD Training Material]]
 
*[[Design Training Guide]]
 
*[[Example Drawings]]
 
*[[Site Measurements]]
 
*[[Austrailan Standards]]
 
*[[Important Updates]]
 
=Handrail Specifications=
*[[AssistRail]] - Disability Handrail
*[[Conectabal]] - Commercial Balustrade
*[[TuffRail]] - Industrial Handrail and Barriers
*[[Bikesafe]] - Bikeway Barriers
*[[Bridgerail]] - Bridge Barriers
*[[Main_Page#Pipe_Types|Pipe Types]]
*[[Fixings]]
*[[Quick Find Guide]]
 
= Welcome to the Moddex Wiki =
The Moddex Wiki is a comprehensive resource for information on all of Moddex’s products and systems. It contains detailed product information, Australian standards, Moddex design standards, tutorials, and general rules that we follow.  
The Moddex Wiki is a comprehensive resource for information on all of Moddex’s products and systems. It contains detailed product information, Australian standards, Moddex design standards, tutorials, and general rules that we follow.  


<b>This Wiki is still a work in progress</b>, please feel free to peruse and give any feedback or suggestions to this email [mailto:john.lowe@moddex.com here].
<b>This Wiki is a work in progress</b>


===If you want to add or make changes===
==Adding or changing information==
Before adding or changing articles, please talk to a design coordinator.
Please talk to a design coordinator to discuss any changes or additions that could be made!


If you're adding [[Example Drawings]] please make sure you use the appropriate wiki formatting.


[[File:MediaWiki Example Image Format.PNG]]
=Design Information=
*[[Important Updates]] - A changelog of product updates or stock quantities that change how we draft


=Design=
*[[Site Measurements]] - An overview of the types of site details drafter receive and their utility
==Terminology==
*<b>CADHS</b>
The Computer Aided Design Handover Sheet (CADHS) is a document in all job folders that displays the product, fixing type and finish as well as any special considerations needed for drafting.
*<b>Prefab</b>
Used for automatically generating premade customisable steel and concrete structures such as ramps, stairs and curved walkways.
*<b>Construction Line</b>
Construction lines are used as a guide for creating custom base structures as well as custom pipes, panels and stanchions.
*<b>Base Structure</b>
The initial foundation, a representation of where the handrail will be mounted. The base structure is constructed (or imported) in drafting software before any product is modelled.
*<b>Measure</b>
Used for measuring to snapping points, such as orthogonal points, horizontal and end points. Can also measure angles.
*<b>Tracing Tool</b>
The most common way to add Moddex product to a model. Allows the user to create a length of handrail, with customisable traits.
*<b>Drag & Drop Tool</b>
Another way to add Moddex product to a model. Allows the user to generate handrail along the entire length of a prefab structure, with customisable traits.
*<b>Stanchion</b>
A post that supports the pipe or panels. Stanchions are given a specialized code depending on their purpose.
*<b>Fixings</b>
Fixings are the screws and bolts that attach a Moddex handrail to the base structure.


*<b>Redraw</b>
*[[Austrailan Standards]] - A Brief guide to AS1428 and AS1657, the two common guidelines followed in Australian handrails
An action in Tekla Structures for deleting temporary graphics and refreshing views. If there are any visual problems with your model always redraw before asking for help.
*<b>Green</b>
An extra length (commonly 150mm) of material that is left on a pipe before bends and cut afterwards. Green is always placed on the shortest end of the pipe. When creating a Pick & Pack List, the extra green length appears on the Pick list, but not the pack list.
*<b>Black</b>
A finish required for all fabricated parts. Black finish means that there is no galvanization on the steel and therefore safe to weld.
*<b>Numbering</b>
Used for allocating part & article numbers to parts and assemblies so they can be individually identified in drawings during production and installation.
*<b>Pick & Pack List</b>
Picking and packing is the process of selecting and packaging products in a warehouse. This includes 'picking' the right type and number of products from inventory and 'packing' them for shipment. Pick & Pack lists can be automatically generated through the report feature in Tekla Structures.
==Tutorials and Training Material==
As of December 2023, there has been work on new training reference material for new and existing drafters.


These tutorials are made to help assist new drafters with learning the basics of drafting Moddex products in Tekla.
*[[Fixings]] - Coverage of the variety of fixings we have in-house


There are also more advanced tutorials to help even experience users to refresh on some of the less used processes in Tekla.
*[[Pipes]] - Information on different type pipes and their different applications


[https://moddex.sharepoint.com/sites/General/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FGeneral%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral%2FCAD%2FTraining%2FTraining%20Material&sortField=TutorialNumber&isAscending=true&viewid=91da7bb1%2D8b40%2D40b5%2D904d%2D1586408551a7 All training material can be found in this SharePoint here.]
*[[Misc & Promo]] - Information on how to fill out your Misc & Promo sections.


===New drafters===
*[[New_Zealand]] - Information on New Zealand
For new drafters please check out the [[Design_Training_Guide | Design Training Guide]].


This guide is designed to help new drafters get started designing in Tekla and onto their first job.
=Drafting Tools=
*[[Design Training Guide]] - The ultimate beginners guide to drafting Moddex handrail in Tekla Structures. This guide is designed to help new drafters get started designing in Tekla and onto their first job


This initial training spans over 2 weeks, learning [[AssistRail]] and [[TuffRail]], as well as [[Austrailan_Standards | Australian Standards]].
*[[Tracing Tool Functions]] - Will have descriptions and links for each feature of the Tracing Tool and how they are used


*<b>See also</b>
*[[Example Drawings]] - An index of drawings drafters can use for reference of every individual assembly we make
[[CAD_Training_Material|CAD Training Material]]


[[Site_Measurements| Site Measurements]]
*[[Weld Symbols]] - Outlines the different weld symbols for fabrication drawings with examples


==[[Example Drawings]]==
*[[Chord Heights]] - Documents useful for rolled drawings


[[Example Drawings|Provided here are example drawings that can be used as a reference when creating DI/PD/FAB/Rolled pages]]
*[[Stanchion Post Length Guide]]


Here is the basic drawing layout guide which can help new drafters understand DI's, PD's, and INS drawings.
*[[M16 Bolt Guide]] - Shows minimum and maximum floor thickness for fixing lengths
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible" style="width:950px; border:none; background-color:transparent; overflow:auto;">
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">


[[File:Basic Drawing Layout Guide Resize.png|frameless|950px]]
*[[Quick Find Guide]] - A catalogue of all Moddex fittings in current use
</div></div>


==Stanchion Post Length Guide==
*[[Our Plugins]] - Shows all custom Moddex Tekla applications, their names and icon files
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" | Stanchion Post Length Guide
|-
| Solid Tuffrail fittings
E.G., 204,225,228
| Top/Angle mount: +12/13 to grub screw
Face/Channel Mount: +15 to grub screw


Core/Inground Mount: +22 to grub screw
*[[http://www.csgnetwork.com/righttricalc.html Right Angle Calculator]] - Right angle calculator
|-
| Gate Post
| Top/Angle mount: -5 from overall height


Face/Channel Mount: +25 to top grub screw
|-
| Swivel Top Fittings
E.G., 205,273,274,275
| Top/Angle mount: +5 to grub screw  Face/Channel Mount:+15 to grub screw
Core/Inground Mount: +15 to grub screw
|-
| Open top Brackets
E.G., 248, 271, 272, 288,289
| Top/Angle mount: +25 to grub screw  Face/Channel Mount: +35 to grub screw
|-
| Full size Balustrade that uses a 204,225,228  E.G., CB10, C40, CB50
| Top mount: -60 from overall height  Face/Channel Mount: +15mm to grub screw
|-
| Bike safe
| 15mm insertion past grub screw
|}


==Moddex Job Categories==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin:auto"
! colspan="4" | MODDEX JOB CATEGORIES
|-
| <b>CATEGORIES
| <b>DETAILS
| <b>DESIGN (DI Leadtime)
| <b>PRODUCTION
|-
| CAT 1
| BOM - Job Picked off the shelf stock items (including pre-assembled stanchions)
|
| 2
|-
| CAT 2
| BOM - Items picked, custom bent pipe (inhouse) and assembled to order (no custom fab) up to 30k
|
| 3
|-
| CAT 2d
| As Above - With Design, including standard Ezbilt ramps (base only)
| 2*
| 6
|-
| CAT 3
| BOM - Items picked, custom bent pipe (inhouse) and assembled to order (no custom fab) Over 30k
| 3*
| 8
|-
| CAT 3d
| As Above - With Design
| 4*
| 8
|-
| CAT 4d
| Job requiring rolled pipe, custom fab & galvanising/coating up to 30k - With Design
| 5*
| 10
|-
| CAT 5d
| Job requiring custom fab & galvanising/coating over 30k - With Design
| 7*
| 12
|-
| CAT 6d
| Fully Fabricated products requiring subcontract manufacture, laser cutting & galvanising/coating - With Design, Example AS5100, EFSG - up to 80k
| 10*
| 25
|}
                                  <b> CAT 6d over $80k, to be discussed with a project manager </b>


Please note: These leadtimes are based on jobs being able to be released to Design & Production, where nothing can prevent the work being undertaken (missing details, not enough information, payment/accounts issue etc)
[[File:NeoButton.png|400px|link=https://neo-ff-web.vercel.app/parts]]


=Product Range=
*[[AssistRail]] - Disability Handrail
*[[Conectabal]] - Commercial Balustrade
*[[TuffRail]] - Industrial Handrail and Barriers
*[[Bikesafe]] - Bikeway Barriers
*[[Bridgerail]] - Bridge Barriers
*[[Ezibilt]] - Ramps and Stairs


==Australian Standards==
=Guides=
At Moddexis committed to delivering high-quality and safe rail products that meet the needs and expectations of clients. To achieve this, Moddex adheres to the Rail Construction Standards applicable to their projects. These standards include the Australian Standards, the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) Standards, the National Construction Code, and the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards.
*[[How to Modify Tekla Ribbon]]
 
*[[How to Import Reference Models the Right Way]]
These standards provide design, construction, and installation requirements for various rail infrastructure elements, including fixed platforms, walkways, stairways, ladders, and more. By following these guidelines, Moddex ensures that their products are compliant, reliable, and accessible for all users.
 
For Australia this includes [[Austrailan_Standards | Australian Standards]] AS1428 for [[AssistRail]] and AS1657 for [[TuffRail]].
 
=Handrails, Barriers, and Balustrades=
Moddex covers a range of different products suited to various different needs
 
Here are links to the associated product pages which have design tips and more information on the product
* [[AssistRail]] - Disability Handrail
* [[Conectabal]] - Commercial Balustrade
* [[TuffRail]] - Industrial Handrail and Barriers
* [[Bikesafe]] - Bikeway Barriers
* [[Bridgerail]] - Bridge Barriers
 
For information on our range of fittings, please view the [[Quick_Find_Guide|Quick Find Guide]]
 
For information on our range of fittings, please view the [[Fixings]] page.
 
==Pipe Types==
<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible" style="width:1005px; border:none; background-color:transparent; overflow:auto;">
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin: center"
! Pipe type
! Associated Codes
! Where it's applied
! Description
|-
| Standard 40Nb
| MD504 (Straight)
 
MD598 (Rolled)
 
MD599 (Custom Bend)
| Most jobs
| 40Nb pipe is the standard pipe used on products at Moddex.
40Nb pipe is steel/grade C250 that has a protective coating of G390 Hot-dip Galvanized.
|-
| Powdercoated
ZP & PC
| MDxxxPC
P & F (ZP & PC)
 
PO (ZP & PC)
| Powdercoat can be applied to jobs on customer request
| ZP & PC is used on black pipe. The pipe is sprayed with Zinc Prime (ZP) and then powdercoated (PC).
 
P & F stands for Pipes and Fittings
 
PO stands for Pipes Only
|-
| Powdercoated </b>
HDG & PC</b>
| MDxxxPC
P & F (HDG & PC)
 
PO (HDG & PC)
| Powdercoat can be applied to jobs on customer request
| HDG & PC is used on pipe that has been or will be hot-dipped galvanized (HDG), and then gets powdercoated (PC).
P & F stands for Pipes and Fittings
PO stands for Pipes Only
|-
| Green</b>
| N/A
| Used for when creating bent pipe that has a tail less than
170mm or a front less than 50mm
| Green essentially means additional pipe length which is used on pipes that won’t be able to be bent in the bender.
Green is also used on rolled pipes to allow the machines to roll the pipe.
|-
| Black</b>
| MD504B (Straight)
 
MD598B (Rolled)
 
MD599B (Custom Bend)
| All fabricated products
| Black is applied to any pipe that is going to be fabricated. This pipe has not yet been galvanized.
Black pipe is steel/grade C350.
|-
| Rolled
| MD698-10 (Stainless Steel)
 
MD598 (HDG)
 
MD498.T4 (Aluminium)
| Used typically on any curved surface
Examples includes footpaths, skateparks, and silos
| Rolled pipe/tube is outsourced and not rolled by Moddex. Because of this, rolled pipe/tube has its own booklet that is
sent to the company that’s outsourced. Rolled pipe/tube has an additional 300mm of green on both ends, this is so that
it can be rolled. With double span TR we can use a MD201.48 as a top fitting to allow the rolled pipe to run through, as
long as the rolled pipe doesn’t have a dramatic radius.
|-
| Aluminium</b>
| MD404.T6 (Straight/Stanchion)
 
MD498.T4 (Rolled)
 
MD499.T4 (Custom Bend)
| Aluminium can be applied to jobs on customer request
| Aluminium pipe comes in 2 different aging processes, T6 which is used just as straight pipe, and T4 which is used for
rolling and bending. Jobs using aluminium pipe will need to also use aluminium 300 series fittings.
|-
| Stainless Steel</b>
| <u>TUFFRAIL</u>
 
MD604 (Straight)
 
MD698 (Rolled)
 
MD699 (Custom bend)
 
<u>Other</u>
 
50.8.TUBE.LENGTH (Straight)
 
50.8.ROLLED.LENGTH (Rolled)
 
50.8.BEND.LENGTH (Custom Bend)
| Stainless Steel can be applied to jobs on customer request
| When used with TUFFRAIL, stainless steel pipe is used at a diameter of 48.3mm
With this size pipe, Moddex 600 series fittings are used.
 
When used with ASSISTRAIL, stainless steel tube is used at a diameter of 50.8mm x 1.6mm
Stainless Steel tube will need to use custom fittings (Hammersmith) as Moddex does not supply standard parts for this
type of tube.
|-
| Heavy Duty</b>
| MD504HD


MD504.6500HD


MD504B.6500HD
=Misc=
| Stanchions that are supporting CB panels with an overall
*[[Job Categories]]
height equal to or larger than 1500mm
*[[Terminology]]
| Heavy Duty pipes are only used as stanchions and can fit standard Moddex 100 & 200 series fittings.
*[[Departments]]
|-
| 50Nb</b>
| MD505 (Straight Med)


MD505H (Straight Heavy Wall)


MD505R (Rolled Heavy Wall)


MD509H (Custom Bend Heavy Wall)
| Top rail of Bridgerail
| 50Nb is used mainly as the top rail of Bridgerail to follow AS5100, standard bridge design.
|-
| 32Nb
| MD503 (Straight)
MD592 (Rolled)
MD593 (Custom Bend)
| 32Nb pipes are used mainly in AR jobs that involve VIC
primary schools which also means it has a max rail height of
880mm, and if a lower handrail is required, 680mm
| 32Nb pipe are only used as handrail, not stanchions. They have their own pipe fittings that are standard Moddex parts.
In schools we only use 32Nb on double rail systems, this includes;
AR110, AR120, AR130, AR140, AR160, CB50, and CB55.
|-
| Extra Light
| MD504.6500XL
| Used for extending MD201.48 and MD748.42 as a combo
| Extra light pipe is used in-between a MD201.48 and MD748.42 to extend the swivel railing bracket out when required.
|}
<b>Welding</b>
When welding, the only material that needs black is steel.
Materials such as aluminum and stainless steel do not need or have black pipes.
</div></div>
==[[Quick_Find_Guide| Quick Find Guide]]==
[[File:QFG_2023_Page1.png|970px]]
[[File:QFG_2023_Page2.png|970px]]
=Departments=
==Production Team==
==CAD Design Teams==
===Kent Street Design===
======Design Manager======
*Clayton Weideman
======Design Team Leader======
*Ryan Simpson - RS
======Design Team Coordinator======
*Iain Simpson - IS
======Design Scheduler======
*Blake Napier - BN
======Design Coordinators======
*Aden Corke - AJC
*Gavin Wootton - GW
*Adrian Cousins - APC
======Senior Software Developer======
*Clancy Lewis - CL
======Junior Software Developer======
*Caleb Worth - N/A
======CAD Drafters======
*Kye Bryce - KLB
*Ben Dalglish - BJD
*JP Lowe - JPL
*Cruise McClounan - CM
*Ford McClounan - FM
*Aaron Nehow - AJN
*Anthony Russell - AWJR
*Bruce Russell - BJR
*Ben Simpson - BS
*Annabelle Thomas - AT
*Peter Tucker - PT
*James Wong-Kam - JWK
===Filta Design Team===
*Linus Buelos - LB
*Ian Emmanuel Feudo - IEF
*Cedrick James R. Sarmiento - CJ
*Angelo Marasigan - AM
===YGGCORP Design Team===
===CADCO Design Team===
===TASKDD Design Team===




Line 423: Line 81:
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]
[[File:Emoji.png|frameless|30px]]

Latest revision as of 04:15, 24 February 2025

The Moddex Wiki is a comprehensive resource for information on all of Moddex’s products and systems. It contains detailed product information, Australian standards, Moddex design standards, tutorials, and general rules that we follow.

This Wiki is a work in progress

Adding or changing information

Please talk to a design coordinator to discuss any changes or additions that could be made!


Design Information

  • Important Updates - A changelog of product updates or stock quantities that change how we draft
  • Site Measurements - An overview of the types of site details drafter receive and their utility
  • Austrailan Standards - A Brief guide to AS1428 and AS1657, the two common guidelines followed in Australian handrails
  • Fixings - Coverage of the variety of fixings we have in-house
  • Pipes - Information on different type pipes and their different applications
  • Misc & Promo - Information on how to fill out your Misc & Promo sections.

Drafting Tools

  • Design Training Guide - The ultimate beginners guide to drafting Moddex handrail in Tekla Structures. This guide is designed to help new drafters get started designing in Tekla and onto their first job
  • Tracing Tool Functions - Will have descriptions and links for each feature of the Tracing Tool and how they are used
  • Example Drawings - An index of drawings drafters can use for reference of every individual assembly we make
  • Weld Symbols - Outlines the different weld symbols for fabrication drawings with examples
  • M16 Bolt Guide - Shows minimum and maximum floor thickness for fixing lengths
  • Our Plugins - Shows all custom Moddex Tekla applications, their names and icon files


Product Range

Guides


Misc





Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.

Getting started


Retrieved from "http://20.211.196.52:8080/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=1527"