I need to learn to weld.

[gatnact]

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.

 

[handleman]

Do you have some objection to using the help menu? I would recommend starting with the help menu and then asking again if you either can't figure it out or have some specific question that is not covered.

 

[gatnact]

that is where I started but I need a little more information than that like a tutorial.

 

[josephv]

Hello gatnact,

Are you referring to weldments? If so, under Help there are online tutorials. One of these tutorials covers weldments.

Hope this helps,

Joseph

 

[TateJ]

I think he's talking about WELD BEADS...?
If so - I wouldn't bother.
They're so limited right now, that they're practically useless... IMHO.

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[gatnact]

No not weldments. Welding, first the weld beads in an assembly, then details in a drawing. I went to the help menu but did not get as much information as I would have liked.

 

[Theophilus]

I start with Help. Then look for built-in tutorials. Then check the Internet (SolidProfessor, Youtube, blogs, etc.), then here if I come up empty.

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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[gatnact]

I have to do it. Engineering is calling for it and I was the firs of four to be called on it. So now it is my duty to find out all information on welding to share with the rest.

 

[MadMango]

Are you looking for info on welding technology and symbol use? If so, maybe this site can be of some use.

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[ctopher]

Welding symbols and notes are all you need on a dwg. The actual modeling of weld beads are never neaded unless you are very experienced in FEA, then MAYBE they may be useful. Otherwise, a waist of time and recources.
For welding symbols/notes, look them up in ASME standards.

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[dgowans]

ctopher,

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.......

 

[gatnact]

thanks a bunch

 

[dsgnr1]

I agree with Ctopher. Waste of time if your'e not going to be performing testing (FEA). Knowing what weld symbol to place where and how to place them will be enough.

dsgnr1

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Here's another welding symbol site.

http://www.welding.com/weld_symbols_welding_symbols.shtml

 

[josephv]

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,

 

[SBaugh]

Weld beads in SW is a PITA to make, because it makes separate parts for each weld that is made. Can they not just allow you to use Weld symbols instead?

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.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[Timelord]

For what it's worth; if Scott says something in SW is a PITA you can bet it is really "good for s*%t"!
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

 

[gatnact]

I agree. I have talked the engineer down off of the SW welds and told him I was going to sketch them in like our old cad dwg. He threw a temper tantrum about SW can do it,
SW can do any thing. Well thanks for all of the help.

 

[SBaugh]

The best thing you can do at this point is contact your VAR and ask them to help you out, maybe your VAR has more info.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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