So as far as I can tell there are virtually no components in the library for socket weld parts... I design to ASME and downloaded the standards on Solidworks Content. However it appears there still are no/very few socket weld fittings (I found a union...). Am I missing something? These are very common fittings in NA, it'd be very disapointing if there wasn't these part already created.
Skylar,
i had the same problem when we started our library.. I was disapointed that there are so many fittings missing, that are standard throughout all of the industries. BUT after some time, i realized that it is easier to take basic library part and then upgrade it to your standard then doing the opposite.
Also, you will notice that ASME socket-weld and threaded fittings are the same dimensions. We took all NPT fittings, deleted threads and renamed them as SW. And that's it (it is actually a lot of leg work in between). But it works and it is accurate.
good luck !
Skylar,
You can look at the usual suspects to see if you can find 3d models there but fully formed with design table included as well as Cpoints then your best bet will most likely be to create them yourself. Afterall, the necessary dimensions you can find in a catalogue of your supplier and you can set it up as per your (or your boss , your company, your clients) requirements. When you come down to it, the modelling for most fittings can be done in a few minutes and for the rest it's just filling out the excel sheet in the design table.
The only caveat is that you best start from something existing and learn about what is and isn't essential or needed by solidworks to make everything behave as it should. Your VAR should be able to help you with that as well as the routing wizard.
At least you'll have the benefit that your fittings are according to ASME and such standards so that some of the dimensions of the butt weld fittings (diameters and such) will still be the same or similiar.
See also the Solidworks Content that you can download.