In this case, the default orientation is not correct in the above screenshot. Instead, each vertical leg will need to be added to its own individual group, since each will need to be rotated/mirrored and relocated to have the correct placement of the profile. The vertical weldment profiles cannot be grouped with either of the existing groups because they are not all part of a continuous selection path. Add another group for the bottom members as below. In this example, we will group the top members and then edit their connection conditions to meet the desired corner treatment (mitered, in this case). Groups of Structural Members must be a continuous selection path or parallel lines.
When adding structural members, SOLIDWORKS groups them automatically. Once the profile and size are chosen, select the sketch entity you would like the member to follow. Inside the Structural Member command, select the Standard, Type, and Size to add members to the previously created sketch. Now that the Weldment tab is added to the CommandManager, we can turn this into a weldment and start adding the structural members.
To do so, right-click on the Tabs area in the CommandManager to access this menu and select Weldments.
Add SOLIDWORKS Weldment Tab to CommandManagerĪdding the Weldment tab to the CommandManager provides faster access to create 3D sketches, add and trim weldment members, and add gussets and weld beads. Any wireframe sketch method you use to create the desired design will work. If you are unfamiliar with 3D Sketches, you can also use two-dimensional sketches on multiple planes. The sketch in this example, 3DSketch1, is a three-dimensional sketch. Inside SOLIDWORKS, I have drawn a wireframe box.
In this guide, we'll cover the basics of creating a weldment design in SOLIDWORKS, weldment profiles, and weldment tools. Weldments can be used for anything from machine frames and railings to picnic tables and garden sheds. Since any closed profile can be used, this tool is not limited to welded metal applications. The SOLIDWORKS Weldments tool can be used to create 3D structures using components with multiple profiles with a variety of end-conditions, within a single multi-body Part File.
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