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Weldments is a functionality command available in Solidworks. It enables the designer to design a weldment structure component as a single multibody part. Weldments are typically structural section cut in size and held together by using a welding process. Weldments are a common process for structural members and parts. To create weldments initially we will be creating a basic sketch as a framework. Based on the basic sketch we will be creating the profiles for structures.
The following are the applications of the weldments,
The following are some of the important benefits of the Weldments,
All tools in the weldments can be found in the weldment tab. To enable the weldments tab in Solidworks right click on the existing tab in Solidworks. Then, you are able to enable the weldments tab.
The below image will show where you have to right-click to enable the weldment tab,
Fig: Command Manager
If you right-click on the existing tab the pop-up window will open in that you have to select the weldments tab. Also, you can find the weldments option in the Insert option.
Fig: Enabling the Weldment Command Manager
Weldments basically begin with the sketch. To create any weldments sketch profile is a very necessary one.
You can create any sketch as per the requirements. But, creating the basic sketch with the 3Dsketch option is easier.
To create a 3D sketch you can directly hit the 3D sketch option under the weldment tab. Then you can create a sketch by changing the direction of the mouse and applying the values to the sketch. Check the below image to enable the 3D sketch option.
Fig: Weldment Command Manager
By using the 3D sketch you are able to create the required frame with a single sketch (If the structure is simple).
You can also follow the traditional way to create a sketch for the basic profile by using the 2D sketch with different planes. Compared to the traditional method 3D sketch is easy. There is no need for references/planes to create a sketch.
The below example is created by using the 3D sketch option to explain the weldments.
Fig: Example Basic Profile
Once the sketch is created make sure you have applied the dimensions and relation to the sketch to make it as a fully defined sketch. Then exit and you can select the Weldment option under the weldments tab to enter into the weldments environment.
Fig : Structural Member popup Window
Table: Different types of Cross Sections
Fig: Example of the Profiles
Cornet treatment basically used to change the shape of the corner. There are different types of corner options available in Solidworks. Thus are given below with the example.
Fig: Corner Treatment Commands
Table: Different types of corners
While using End butt 1 & 2 you can see there are two extra options available. Those options are used to define the profile cut. The option and it’s output are given in the below table.
Table: Different types of connectivity between the corners
The Trim/Extend command is used to properly shape the corners or connecting portion in the weldment profile. Based on the requirement we can trim/extend the profile.
As you can see in the below diagram after creating the weldment, it is intersecting with the other profiles.
Fig: Example to trim
To trim this extra portion, select the trim command and then in the corner type you can select the corner types as per the requirements.
At this End, the trim option is selected. Then in the first box select the profile which has to be trimmed and in the second box, you can select the bodies/faces based on the profile which has to be trimmed.
In the trim also you can select the different types of connectivity between the profiles (Cut between connected segments). To understand the example refer to the below image.
Fig: Trim command window
Once the options are selected you can hit the ok option to execute the trim option.
In this article, we have learned about what is weldments, the different commands available in weldment and how to use the commands available in weldments.
Overall, Weldments reduces the time of developing the models and reduces complexity in the creation of profiles and structures.
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