I need to learn to weld.
I need to learn to weld.
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I was just informed today that I now need to learn to weld in solidworks. I am running SW2007x64. Does anybody know where I might be able to get more information on this subject besides the help menu.






RE: I need to learn to weld.
RE: I need to learn to weld.
RE: I need to learn to weld.
Are you referring to weldments? If so, under Help there are online tutorials. One of these tutorials covers weldments.
Hope this helps,
Joseph
RE: I need to learn to weld.
If so - I wouldn't bother.
They're so limited right now, that they're practically useless... IMHO.
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RE: I need to learn to weld.
RE: I need to learn to weld.
I never do this in SW, so I just took a look in the Help section and there's a lot you can do. Looks fairly comprehensive. Do you need to know more about weld types and their applications? If so, perhaps check the Machinery’s Handbook.
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For welding symbols/notes, look them up in ASME standards.
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I wouldn't go so far as to say that they are never needed. Modeling a weld bead can be beneficial when checking interferences. He says, speaking from experience.......
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Hello gatnact,
Why does engineering need this? Is it for FEA as the group has said?
If so, one option would be to save the assembly as a part, then join the bodies into a single part (you may need to fill in any gaps for this to work).
good luck,
RE: I need to learn to weld.
Making a weld in SW depends upon how you have them mated. You will have to play around with the weld tool in SW to get exactly what you need to. It won't make a weld on a butted or coincident joint I don't believe. Yes it can be welded in real life, but SW doesn't solve for it I don't believe.
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In my opinion welding in an assembly is one of SW's worst features and it won't be useful until it allows you to do what any welder can do such as; fill a gap, weld around a corner, apply multiple beads etc.
Timelord
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SW can do any thing. Well thanks for all of the help.
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