Creating Groove Beads You can create groove beads between the two surfaces. To create groove beads: Open a part that has solid bodies to join. Click Insert > Weldments > Groove Bead. In the graphics area, select the faces to join. Specify options in the PropertyManager and click . Contents Groove Bead PropertyManager The Groove Bead PropertyManager lets you create a solid weld between two solid bodies. Parent topicWeldments