Tangential Nozzle 1.0.3

Tangential Nozzle is an innovative iPhone application designed to assist fitters in executing precise cuts, such as fish mouth and cope cuts, for the effective attachment of round pipes. This tool is tailored for professionals in welding, fabrication, and pipe fitting who require accurate joins at elbows between cylindrical metal pieces.

For those still relying on traditional methods, like physical reference books to determine cut lines for pipe connections, the Tangential Nozzle app offers a modern solution. It eliminates the cumbersome processes typically associated with joining pipes, including manual calculations and outdated saddle layout techniques.

The app simplifies the design process by providing precise offset layout dimensions vital for achieving optimal pipe joints. Users can input parameters such as the main pipe’s outside radius, nozzle diameter, wall thickness—which the app thoughtfully considers to prevent excess material removal—and any necessary offsets. The application then calculates the required dimensions with ease.

Tangential Nozzle effectively generates dimensions for three distinct configurations: CENTERED (where the nozzle is perfectly aligned with the main pipe), TANGENTIAL (where the nozzle edge aligns with the vessel edge), and OFFSET (when neither alignment criterion is satisfied). This detailed output is accompanied by an ordinate table of offsets for easy reference.

One of the app's significant advantages is its ability to produce full-sized pattern templates, negating the need for extensive measurements and manual layouts of work points. Users can print these templates at standard sizes, including 8.5 x 11 inches, 11 x 17 inches, and 24 x 36 inches, making it accessible for most printing capabilities. This feature ensures that complex pipe coping patterns can be created effortlessly.

With a focus on versatility, Tangential Nozzle currently operates with US-based imperial units and provides outputs in feet or feet and inches, accommodating decimal or fractional formats down to 1/32". Additionally, users have control over cut line accuracy by adjusting the number of control points desired; the app supports an infinite number of control points from broad configurations (e.g., every 45 degrees) to highly detailed specifications (e.g., every degree). This level of precision surpasses most traditional reference texts which typically offer limited control points.