Groove Bead PropertyManager

The Groove Bead PropertyManager lets you create a solid weld between two solid bodies.

To open this PropertyManager:

  1. Open a multibody part and click Insert > Weldments > Groove Bead.

Face Selections

Face set 1 and Face set 2. Specifies the faces of solid bodies to connect from the graphics area.

Full face weld

Creates a weld on the entire surface. Otherwise, creates a weld on the surface where one surface projects on another.

Full face weld selected Full face weld cleared

Radial Fill

Creates a weld on the surface including the radial fill distance.

Radial Fill selected Radial Fill cleared

Define Weld Symbol

Opens the Weld Symbol dialog box to define the weld symbol settings. The weld symbol attaches to the active weld bead.

See Weld Symbol Properties.