Training Courses: Weldments

This course covers how to quickly create welded structures out of extruded members and plate components. Automatically generating cut lists and creating plan views of items. Weld beads, gussets and end caps are also covered. We also show how to work with structural pipes and tubes to create a weldment.

Class Duration:

1 Day

Recommended Pre-Reqs:

• Introduction to SolidWorks

Main Topics Covered:

• Setting up Structural Member Libraries
• Creating Simple Structures
• Using groups for similar cross sections
• Miter and Butt Corner Treatments
• Trimming Structural Members
• Putting in Weld Beads
• Gussets and End Caps
• Creating Cut Lists
• Detailed Plans and Member Drawings
• Working in the 3D Sketcher
• Creating Bent Tube Members
• Fish-mouth Cuts
• Adding Sheet Metal Components
• Manufacturing Considerations
• Reusing Components