Can we make a simulation Weld on solids and shells. Whether the results Produced by Shell surface will be equal to Solid Weld. ( Thickness mentioned in shell will be same as solid thickness.)
Immediate Reponses will be Appreciated.
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Saravanan R
i don't think i understand what your question is?
there is a weld connect
you can bond certain locations with split lines
you could also model the weld
Hi Jared,
In simulation we have groove weld and fillet weld both can be used with first set face1 must be shell but the Second set face2 Solid. I have shown in top is shell with thickness is 1mm but the reality is 8mm. How can I compare the results.
Regards
Saravanan R
i still don't understand your question
are you having trouble with creating an edge weld connector?
or are you having trouble understanding if the results are accurate?
can you build a sample model that shows the trouble you're having with and what types of setups you are trying to compare. it should be simple enough to make 2 plates.
here are the instructions for defining an edge weld connector:
Thanks Jared,
I would like compare the sheet metal and solid for the weld. How it behaves still I have sheet metal of 1 mm how to relate with solid body.
I have already created the Groove weld connector ( for Parallel Plates)
Regards
saravanan R
still not understanding
an analysis with a weld connector between:
1. 2 sheetemetal parts (Shells)
2. 2 solids
3. 1 sheetmetal and one solid?
please post an example file
2 sheet metal parts of 1mm each thk.
how this may give the result in form of accuracy of sheet metal and solid as point no 3 mentioned .
(one sheet metal and solid)
Regards
saravanan R
please post a sample file, i'm not following what you're trying to do or what your question is.
It might be best to have a discussion with your VAR's simulation engineer about this. Generally welds that cannot be virtualized are modeled as a solid body or a bonded condition between the components
Have you looked at the edge weld definitions ? see here 2014 SOLIDWORKS Help - Edge Weld Definitions
Some info on youtube also e.g. here Weld Check Using SolidWorks Simulation - YouTube