Weldment Question
Weldment Question
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I am a bit unsure on how to use the weldment feature in SWX. I can design the parts in the weldment profile, but how do I get the parts out that are machined?
I am mainly looking for advice on how to extract my parts out of the weldment so that we can have them CNC cut.
This is my first time using the weldment area of the software so any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks
I am mainly looking for advice on how to extract my parts out of the weldment so that we can have them CNC cut.
This is my first time using the weldment area of the software so any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks






RE: Weldment Question
You need to create the machined parts as regular solid parts, then add them to an assembly with your weldments.
It sounds like you may have created a multibody part?
David
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A weldment creates a collection of bodies (each structural member is a separate body} within a single part.
If a member needs to be machined, the details can be shown using the Relative View function. This creates a separate view of the member.
NOTE: The above is for SW04. I'm not sure if 05 & 06 has changed this.
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I had created a weldment and then modified the parts within the weldment. I was stuck at the point from when I wanted to take the parts out of the weldment.
If anybody else needs this:
1. Right click on the member you want to export.
2. Insert into new part.
Thanks for the helpful replys.
T
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If you use the Relative view method, it will remain associative to the weldment.
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
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T
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Jason
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Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
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Take a dune buggy chassis for example.
My guess is that modeling a dune buggy chassis using weldments is not the best approach.
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I got all excited at the prospect of using weldments when we switched over to SWx, but it just wasn't to be....
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Knotfreak ... If you cannot add "standard" machined parts directly into a weldment, that would make for a good ER. Till then, could you not add the Weldment into an assy & then add the separate machined part.
MMike1 ... I'm suprised you find assys easier. Using the assy method you have to add mates & end up with multiple parts to keep track of.
Using the Weldment method the layout sketches take care of the mates. It is also very easy to "drill, mill and punch holes" in the weldment bodies and produce separate machining drawing views of each body without ending up with multiple parts.
Obviously everyone has their own preferences, but I'm just
curiousinquisitive(OK, OK ... nosey), what do you want Weldments to do?Maybe the improved 3D sketching in SW06 will make Weldments easier?
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
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If we have items in the weldment that need to be cut on the torch table or waterjet then we go to the <as welded> config and do a "relative" view of that item. Then they can use that view to create a dxf to export to the burning table.
I hope this is what you are looking for.