How do I use the connector by soldering on a two-plate assembly?

3D Design Sheet Metal / Machine Welded
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Both plates are 70 mm thick > and to use the connector by soldering you need shell elements

 

Is there a trick? or should we do the simulation by representing the bead in 3D and going through a mesh on a volume part


cordon.pdf
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There is a very well done tutorial in the tutorials of SolidWorks Simulation Premium.

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Hello kjarrier,

If I understand correctly, your parts are 70mm thick sheets?

To make your weld seams on simulation, you will have to pass at least one of the parts either in shell or in sheet metal.

The weld edge of the first part must also be completely on the surface of the second part to be welded.

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Hello

For 70mm thick sheet metal I don't think that a single cord is enough, unless it's the real need of @ KJarrier.

I didn't notice that Solidworks, and even less Solidworks premium simulation, knew how to make overlapping cords. However, I may not have had the information on this possibility.

Kind regards

For example, welding a shouldered axle on a sheet metal is impossible with SW premium but becomes possible with SW premium Pro.