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Setting Up Schedule Pipe in myPIPE — TubeCNC YouTube Channel
Published August 25, 2026 · TubeCNC Blog · Software Update
TubeCNC has posted a short preview on YouTube, “Setting Up Schedule Pipe in myPIPE,” showing how a tube or pipe part can be sized using a standard pipe schedule inside the CAD3D software.
The clip is a quick, close-up look rather than a full walkthrough, so this article focuses on what the schedule pipe option is and what it’s for, based on what’s shown on screen.
Selecting a Standard Pipe Schedule in CAD3D
- 1Start with a tube or pipe part modeled in CAD3D, already joined to a mating fitting.
- 2Open the pipe schedule option to bring up a table of standard schedule sizes to choose from.
- 3Browse the schedule list, which shows multiple standard entries side by side.
- 4Select a schedule entry to apply its corresponding pipe dimensions to the part.
- 5Review the resized pipe next to its mating fitting in the 3D view to confirm the fit.
- 6Carry the finished part through to the myCNC controller, where it appears staged and ready for cutting.
What You’ll Learn
From this preview, here’s what the schedule pipe option covers:
- Where the pipe schedule option lives in the CAD3D tube/pipe setup
- How to open the schedule table and browse standard size entries
- How selecting a schedule updates the pipe’s dimensions automatically
- How to check a resized pipe against its mating fitting in the 3D view
- How the finished part carries through to the myCNC controller for cutting
Why This Is Useful
In pipe fabrication, a “schedule” refers to a published standard, such as Schedule 40 or Schedule 80, that defines a pipe’s wall thickness for a given nominal size. Looking those figures up and entering them by hand for every part is slow and leaves room for mistakes.
Being able to pick a schedule directly inside the CAD software gives a faster, more reliable way to get correct pipe dimensions before moving on to cutting.
Using This in Real Tube-Cutting Workflows
Schedule-based sizing matters anywhere a shop works from standard pipe stock and needs it to mate correctly with fittings, flanges, or other components — for example, piping runs, structural supports, or handrail assemblies. Selecting the schedule directly on the part can help keep dimensions consistent across a production run instead of relying on manual lookups each time.
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