CSWP Weldments 3

Question 1

Which command do you use to add a weld bead representation between two structural members in SOLIDWORKS Weldments?

Accepted Answer

Insert > Weldments > Fillet Bead

Answer

The Fillet Bead feature under Weldments adds a cosmetic or solid weld bead representation along the joint between two bodies.

Question 2

When a weldment cut list item shows 'ANGLE1' and 'ANGLE2' properties, what do these values represent?

Accepted Answer

The miter angles at each end of the structural member cut

Answer

ANGLE1 and ANGLE2 in the cut list record the miter or cope cut angles at each respective end of a structural member.

Question 3

To create a gusset plate at the junction of two intersecting weldment members, which feature do you use?

Accepted Answer

Insert > Weldments > Gusset

Answer

The Gusset feature (Insert > Weldments > Gusset) automatically creates a reinforcing plate at the inside corner junction of two structural member faces.

Question 4

In SOLIDWORKS Weldments, what happens when you right-click a cut list folder and select 'Update'?

Accepted Answer

The cut list re-evaluates and re-groups bodies by identical profile and length

Answer

Updating the cut list re-sorts and re-groups all weldment solid bodies based on matching profile type, size, and length into their cut list folders.

Question 5

What is the result of applying the 'Same as profile' option for corner treatment in the Structural Member command?

Accepted Answer

The corner is miter-cut so the profile geometry matches at the joint

Answer

'Same as profile' corner treatment creates a miter cut so the cross-section profile geometry aligns continuously around the corner.

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CSWP Weldments 3