Convert Solid Parts into Welds
Convert a selected set of tubular or prismatic parts into welds.
- On the Connections workbench toolbar, click (Create seam weld).
- In the dialog, define the Section size (the length measured from the toe to the root of the weld).
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Define the Minimum length.
Note: Any geometric edges found that are less than the minimum weld length will not receive a weld.
- Optional:
Activate the Intermittent weld checkbox to specify
intermittent welds.
Note: Two parameters, weld pitch and weld segment length, are required for intermittent welds. the pitch must be greater than the segment length.
- Click the Weld from solid tab in the Create seam welds dialog.
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Select parts using one of the following methods:
- Activate the Select parts radio button, then click parts in the modeling window or the Project tree to populate the Parts to weld list.
- Activate the Find parts by keyword radio button, then enter a string of characters into the text field. Click Find parts. The Parts to weld list populates with any part containing the filter string in its name.
Note: During part selection, SimSolid validates the part is a recognized weld shape. Parts that are not recognized are rejected. To accelerate selection, use CTRL-Drag to select a group of parts in the modeling window. Any parts that are not weld shaped are flagged and rejected. -
Click the Find welds button.
All welds found will be shown in the Welds found list. Each weld you select will be highlighted on the model.
- Optional: Use the Delete button to remove unwanted welds from the Welds found list.
- Click OK.