Convert staple and cylindrical shaped parts to laser welds.
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On the Project Tree, click
on the Connections workbench
On the Connections workbench toolbar, click > Create laser welds.
Click the Welds from solids tab.
Define the Weld width.
Select parts using one of the following methods:
Select the Select parts which are welds radio
button, then select parts in the modeling window or
the Project Tree. The Parts to weld list in the
dialog populates with selected parts.
Select the Find parts by keyword radio button,
then enter a string of characters into the text box. Click Find
parts. The Parts to weld list in the dialog populates with
any parts containing the filter string in their name. The filter is case
sensitive.
Note:
During part selection, SimSolid validates
that the part is a recognized weld shape. Parts that are not
recognized are rejected. To accelerate selection, use Control + Drag to select a group of parts in the
modeling window. Any parts that are not
weld shaped are flagged and rejected.
Click Find similar parts to add parts similar to those
selected to the Parts list.
Click Find welds.
All welds found are shown in the Welds found list. Each weld you select
is highlighted on the model.
Optional: Click Delete to remove unwanted welds from the Welds
found list.
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> Create laser welds.