how to create weld along two parallel edges with multiple points

Altair Forum User

Hi, 

 

I tried to create a weld along two parallel edges with multiple points, but what I can do is to create one by one using rigid element. Is there any other ways to do it beyond this awkward method? Please see the attached pic.

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Altair Forum User

Hi Thomas,

 

I would suggest the following way:

 

1. goto 1D->linear 1D

2. switch element config to rigid (for RBE2)

3. select the first element row (e.g. select one element and expand selection 'by face')

4. select the second element row (e.g. select one element and expand selection 'by face')

5. select for 'from alignment' 3 nodes of the first element

6. select for 'from alignment' 3 nodes of the second element, same node order

7. denity = 1

8. create...

 

If you need only one row of elements, then you can delete the second row. At all, it is faster as 'one by one' ;-)

 

Regards,

Mario

Altair Forum User

Thanks Mario!

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raju mandal

Hi, 

There is another method to connect these two parts quickly....

 

1. goto 1D-> Spot weld

2. Select using 'nodes sub-panel' 

3. Make sure you have clicked nodes-nodes option (bottom left)

4. Toggle element config- rigid

5. In search tolerance- specify the distance b/w the edges

6.In independent nodes select all nodes  on one edge (either by 'by path option or else)

7. In dependent nodes select all nodes on the second edge

8. create

 

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