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Assembly to weldment

Assembly to weldment

Assembly to weldment

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Hi,is there anyway to convert an assembly to a weldment part? My problem is we have a model of each individual tube for a complicated frame. I would like these to be in a weldment under one part number. I also need to have each feature imported, not just the part itself. Ideally, a macro would work if you know of any. Any suggestions? Thanks!

~Tyler

RE: Assembly to weldment

With 2006 in-part mating capability you could insert each part into a new part.  Not the best way, but you would keep the features and ability to modify them.  If you want a true weldment part I think you're out of luck.  

RE: Assembly to weldment

Yes ... sort of.

If you save your assy as a part (using the All Components option), you will have a part with multiple bodies. In the newly created part, start the Weldment function. This will then treat the bodies as weldment parts & a cutlist will be available. The Length column will probably have to be manually input as the weldment does not have the weldment 3D sketch to derive the lengths from.

NOTE: The bodies will not have a feature "history".

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Assembly to weldment

Look at "joined parts" in help.

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