Weldments - Adding Gussets
Gussets reinforce the area between two intersecting structural members with planar faces. There are two types of gussets:
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Triangular Profile
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Polygonal Profile
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You can set the default color for Gusset features in Document Color Options.
To add gussets:
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Click Gusset on the Weldments toolbar, or click Insert, Weldments, Gusset.
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To add multiple gussets, in the PropertyManager, click Keep Visible .
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Set the following options, then click OK .
Supporting Faces
Profile
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Triangular Profile . Click to create a
triangular gusset
, then set values for Profile Distance1 and Profile Distance2.
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Polygonal Profile
. Click to create a
polygonal gusset
, then set values for Profile Distance1, Profile Distance2, and Profile Distance3. Then select one of the following:
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Chamfer . Click to create a chamfer to allow room for a weld bead under the gusset. Set Chamfer Distance5, then select one of:
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Thickness. Select where to apply gusset thickness
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Inner Side
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Both Sides
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Outer Side
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Gusset Thickness . Set a value.
Location
Location. Select where to locate the gusset profile
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Profile Locates at Start Point
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Profile Locates at Mid Point
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Profile Locates at End Point
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Offset. Select if you want to offset the gusset location, then specify an Offset Value. Click Flip Offset Direction to change the offset direction.