Weld Data 3D

In this dialog box, you can define the data for a weld being added, edit data or delete a weld. When you are adding a weld, the dialog box is also displayed when you are clicking elements in the model for the new weld. Once you have clicked the elements for the weld in the model, the weld is displayed on the list in the dialog box.

  • You can view the welds of a model by selecting them from the list. The selected weld is highlighted in the model.
  • You can edit the weld data by selecting the weld from the list, edit the data and update the modifications in the model by selecting the Apply button.
  • You can add a weld by clicking an empty line in the weld list, define the weld data and click elements connected to the weld.
  • You can delete individual welds in the dialog box. Select the weld to be deleted from the list and click the Remove button.
  • When you accept the welds added to the model by clicking the OK button in the dialog box, the part appears in the assembly tree.

Dialog Box Options

Type
Defines the weld type as Angle Weld or Butt Weld. The selected weld type determines what choices are available in the dialog box.
Click Start/End
You can click the start and end points for the weld on the sweep line when this checkbox is selected. The weld is added on the line or polyline between the start and end points.
If you enter a numerical value in the Offset field, it defines the start and end point for the weld on the sweep line. If to the weld is not defined in the Offset field any value (it is left empty), as the start point of the weld is set the point selected from the sweep plane.
Start and End of an Angle Weld
Start and End of a Butt Weld
Description
Enter a description for the weld before clicking its elements. The description text makes it easier to identify the weld on the list.
Offset 1, Offset 2
Defines the offset values for the weld when the Click Start/End checkbox is selected.
With an angle weld, the value entered in the Offset 1 field affects the sweep line selected first and the value entered in the Offset 2 field affects the sweep line selected last.
With a butt weld, the start point clicked on the sweep line determines the area of effect for the value entered in the Offset 1 field. The end point determines the area of effect for the value entered in the Offset 2 field.
An angle weld's direction is determined by the right-hand rule. The thumb points in the direction of the base plane normal, and the direction of the fingers in the fist determine the direction of the weld..
Offset can have the following values:
  • Empty field - The points clicked on the sweep lines are set as the weld's start and end points. The weld is placed between the start and end points.
  • Zero (0) - The weld's start point is the endpoint of the sweep line clicked first. The weld's end point is the endpoint of the sweep line clicked last.
  • Numerical value (N) - If you enter a numerical value for the offset, the clicking location on the sweep line will have no effect. The Offset is positioned on the selected sweep line in the weld's direction.
A dimension, Z dimension
Defines the weld to be added according to the A dimension or the Z dimension.
Closed
Defines an angle weld around the part (A), when this checkbox is selected. If the checkbox is empty, the angle weld will be added only on the selected sweep line (B).
Shape 1, Shape 2
Defines the weld profile: Convex, Concave, or Flat. Select a suitable profile. You can define a single shape for an angle weld.
You can select different shapes for the top and bottom surfaces of a butt weld. Select the shape of the top surface of the weld in the Shape 1 field. Select the shape of the bottom surface of the weld in the Shape 2 field.
Cross Sections
Determines the number of cross sections used to form the weld. The shape of the cross section is determined by the profile selected in the Shape field.
  • One cross section is enough for a straight sweep line.
  • To the arc or spline line use several cross sections.
  • If the sweep line includes both a straight line and an arc, two cross sections will be used for the straight section, and the number specified for cross sections for the arc section.
OK
Confirm the welds added to the assembly and stop adding welds.
Delete
If you wish to delete a weld in an assembly, click the weld to be deleted on the list. The selected weld is highlighted in the model. Delete the weld by clicking the Delete.
Apply
If you want to edit the weld data, select a weld from the list, edit the data and click the Apply button. The changes will be refreshed in the weld part.
Undo
You can cancel any changes made to welds by clicking this button.