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Fabrication method Continuous-base rise

Tools/ Vertical Offset

Cable Tray Vertical Offset Calculator & 3D Guide

Calculate rise geometry and notch dimensions, then inspect cutting, retained base folds and the formed tray in 3D.

Beta · 3D geometry preview

Plan your rise

H = 150 mm · θ = 30°

Drag to rotate · pinch or scroll to zoom

Form: close A and open B to level the tail. Toggle the purple connection cover to inspect the opening.

Cutting layout · continuous-base method

Side-wall layout, repeated on both sides. A is the closing bend; B is the opening bend. Stations are measured along the straight base from its starting end.

A · Remove VB · Slit sides2d = 26.79 mmA = 340.19 mm · B = 640.19 mm · A→B = 300.00 mm

Notch height and small openings are enlarged for readability. Use the labelled dimensions; do not measure from the screen.

● Keep base connected

━ Cut side walls┄ Base fold axis■ Removed material■ Connection cover

At A, remove the V from both walls and fold upward until its edges meet. At B, slit both walls to the base, then counter-fold to make the tail horizontal. The walls open at B: provide a compatible connection detail; purple shows the gap-cover region, not a specified fastener or plate design.

Ideal thin-sheet geometry: excludes kerf, bend radius, rolled lips, material allowance and connection specifications. This method keeps the base joined at both axes; do not cut across it.

TrayNeo · Calculation summary

Cable Tray Vertical Offset Calculator & 3D Guide

Geometric estimate and illustrative process. Not a fabrication drawing.

H = 150 mm · θ = 30°

Plan your rise

Rise height150.00 mm
Bend angle30°
Tray width200.00 mm
Side height50.00 mm
Available horizontal run600.00 mm

Geometry results

Sloped length300.00 mm
Horizontal reach259.81 mm
Lead-in distance340.19 mm

Cutting layout · continuous-base method

V half-width d13.40 mm
V full width 2d26.79 mm
A / B340.19 mm / 640.19 mm

At A, remove the V from both walls and fold upward until its edges meet. At B, slit both walls to the base, then counter-fold to make the tail horizontal. The walls open at B: provide a compatible connection detail; purple shows the gap-cover region, not a specified fastener or plate design.

Ideal thin-sheet geometry: excludes kerf, bend radius, rolled lips, material allowance and connection specifications. This method keeps the base joined at both axes; do not cut across it.

How the geometry is calculated

For rise H and angle θ: sloped length = H / sin(θ); horizontal reach = H / tan(θ); lead-in = available run − horizontal reach. Angles are in degrees. These are ideal geometric lengths, not bend allowances.

Where to measure

Rise is the vertical difference between the ideal base reference planes. Available horizontal run includes the lead-in plus the sloped section’s horizontal reach; it excludes the far-end tail.

Worked geometry example

With a 150 mm rise and a 30° angle, ideal sloped length is 300 mm and horizontal reach is about 259.81 mm. A 600 mm available run leaves about 340.19 mm before the rise.

How the geometry is calculated

For rise H and angle θ: sloped length = H / sin(θ); horizontal reach = H / tan(θ); lead-in = available run − horizontal reach. Angles are in degrees. These are ideal geometric lengths, not bend allowances.

What the stages show

A continuous-base construction: a closing V in both side walls at A, an opening slit at B, and two retained base fold axes. The V half-width is d = side height × tan(angle / 2). An opening-side connection detail is required; actual connection hardware and material allowances are not specified.

Common questions

Does the 3D show exact cutting profiles?

The tool shows an ideal V-notch template and a continuous-base folding method. Actual cuts also depend on bend radius, tray profile, material and the approved connection detail.

Can I use inches?

Yes. Units change the display; internal geometry stays in millimeters.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. Rotate and zoom the model, choose a stage or open full screen. Use the side view when you need a simpler diagram.

Related resources

Cable Tray Measuring Guide ↗
Horizontal Bend ↗
All tools ↗

Notch formula reference

Half-angle notch geometry is described by the tray manufacturer below. The continuous-base closing/opening construction shown here is an ideal geometric model; the connection detail must suit the actual tray.

Leizheng cable tray: notch geometry (Chinese) ↗