Weld bead between two disjointed faces on the same body

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Hi all.

I think the title of my post sums up my question :-)

I would like to make a weld bead on a folded sheet metal box. (see attached image )

I haven't found it in SDW2017, is this possible?

Thank you for your answers.


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See this link

http://help.solidworks.com/2013/French/solidworks/sldworks/t_Adding_Weld_Beads_to_Sheet_Metal_Corners.htm

Adding Weld Seams to Sheet Metal Corners

To add weld seams to a sheet metal corner:

  1.  Click Welded Tool_WeldedCorner_Sheet_Metal.gif Corner (Standard toolbar) or Insert > Sheet Metal > Welded Corner.
  2. Select one of the corner faces. 
    sheet_metal_welded_edge1.gif
  3. Set the options in the PropertyManager.
  4. Click . PM_OK.gif 
    sheet_metal_welded_edge2.gif

     

    Welded corners are removed in the unfolded state.

     

Table of Contents

  • The Welded Corner PropertyManager

    The Welded Corner PropertyManager allows you to add a weld bead to the corners of a bent sheet metal part, including sheets with edge-folded edges and closed corners.

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Thank you gt22.

Does it work perfectly!!

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