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Adding Welding Symbols

Weld symbols provide information about weld and welding processes: the type of weld required, the dimensions of the weld, and any other necessary processing and finishing information.

Use the AM_WeldingSymbol command to add standard-based weld symbols to your drawing. You can place a weld symbol at a specified location or attach it to an existing entity. When you attach the symbol to an entity, the software automatically manages the connection between the symbol and the entity. The symbol moves along with the entity.

Elements of a weld symbol

The basic weld symbol consists of the following elements:

  • Arrow. The arrow points to the location where the weld will be created.
  • Reference line. The reference line is a horizontal line that serves as a support for weld related information, such as weld pattern, weld size, bevel angle.
  • Tail. The tail contains additional information about the welding process, for example, the electrode.

To add a weld symbol to an entity:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the menu, click Mechanical Annotate > Symbols > Welding > Create.
    • On the ribbon, select Mechanical Annotate > Symbols > Welding Create.
    • Type AM_WeldingSymbol.
  2. In the graphics area, specify an entity to attach the weld symbol to.
  3. Specify one or more points to define the vertices of the leader and press Enter.
  4. On the Symbol tab, specify the requirements according to the standard and symbol type.
    • The side of the reference line where the welding information should appear.
    • Weld symbol type
    • Finish symbol and Contour symbol
    • Size and number, length and pitch, angle and root of the weld
    • All around
  5. To change settings such as the leader anchor and text style and size, click Settings.

    In the properties dialog box

  6. Click OK.

Contents

  • Editing Welding Symbols

    Use the AM_WeldingSymbolEdit command to configure the welding symbols you add to drawings.

  • Welding Dialog Box

    Use the Toolbox - Welding Symbol dialog box to configure welding symbols that describe the type of welds, their sizes, and other processing and finishing information.

Parent Topic

Mechanical Toolbox Overview



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