To add a weld bead between components:
Insert the components in an assembly, and add mates to position them as needed for the specific weld type you plan to use.
Click Insert, Assembly Feature, Weld Bead.
In the Weld Bead Type dialog box, select a weld Type from the list, then click Next.
In the Weld Bead Surface dialog box:
Select a Surface Shape from the list (Flat, Convex, or Concave).
Specify the Top Surface Delta, the Bottom Surface Delta and Radius as required for the Type and Surface Shape selected. See Surface Delta and Radius.
Click Next.
The Weld Bead Mate Surfaces dialog box appears. Be sure to read the information in the dialog box about selecting faces for the weld type you have chosen.
Select the necessary faces. For all welds, you must select Contact Faces. Depending on the type of weld you are adding, you may also need to select Stop Faces and Top Faces. Click each box, then select the faces in the graphics area. See Weld Face Selection Tips for more information.
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Contact Faces are the faces that are joined by the weld bead. Select a face (or a set of adjacent faces) on each component. |
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Stop Faces are the faces that define the beginning and the end of the weld bead. On each component, select two faces (or two sets of adjacent faces) that share an edge with the contact faces. |
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Top Faces are the faces from which to measure the Top Surface Delta. On each component, select one face that shares an edge with a contact face. |
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Click Next.
In the Weld Bead Part dialog box, either accept the default name for the Weld Bead Part, or enter a new part name, and click Finish.
To edit a weld:
In the FeatureManager design tree, expand the Bead component.
Right-click the Weld Bead feature and select Edit Feature.
In each of the dialog boxes, change the parameters as needed. Click Next to continue, then click Finish when you reach the last dialog box.
