Add post-weld machining to weldments

Post-weld machining operations are performed on the weldment assembly after the preparations and weld beads are applied to the weldment. Holes and extruded cuts are typical post-weld machining features.

To create machining features in the weldment, you activate the Machining group and add the needed assembly features . When you activate the Machining group, the weldment advances to that point in the weldment. Assembly features can be added to the Machining group at any time.

1. Double-click the Machining feature group.
2. Create assembly features as needed.
3. Close the Machining feature group.
   • To return to the weldment assembly, click Return on the Quick Access toolbar.
   • To activate a different weld feature group, double-click the feature group to activate.

Edges and weld features that are affected by a post-weld machining feature such as a cut, update to show the result. If the machining feature affects the geometry to which the welding symbol is attached, the symbol automatically updates to accommodate the change.