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Tube cage

Use the Tube Cage command to create a tube using a polyline as a centerline and by specifying the number of cage segments.

Three-segment polyline

Tube with 6 segments specified

Tube cage with branched path

Where do I find it?

Application

Modeling

Task environment

NX Realize Shape

Command

Tube Cage


How do I

  • Create a transition tube between tubes

Look up more details

  • Tube Cage dialog box

Tube cage, NX 2212 Series © 2023 Siemens

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/product/209349590/doc/PL20220512394070742.xid851385/html/xid1123951/xid855497/xid843619 · retrieved 2026-07-10