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Handling Welded Assemblies (e.g., I-Beam with Welded Ribs) and Post-Weld Machining in Onshape
I am working with welded assemblies consisting of multiple individual parts, sometimes including identical parts. For example, an I-beam with welded ribs (identical parts).
- Each individual part requires its own part number and drawing for procurement.
- The welded assembly is treated as a single part with its own part number in the ERP system since it is permanently joined.
- The structured Bill of Materials (BOM) of a main assembly must correctly show both the welded assembly as a single part and all individual components needed for procurement.
- After welding, the assembly requires additional machining, such as milling the top surface to compensate for weld distortion or adding holes as part of the post-weld processing.
My questions:
- What is the best practice in Onshape to represent both the individual parts and the welded assembly with their own part numbers and drawings?
- How can post-weld machining (e.g., milling or drilling holes) be integrated efficiently into the Onshape workflow, considering assemblies cannot be directly modified with features?
- Are there recommended workflows or best practices for managing welded assemblies and their post-weld machining in Onshape?
- How can I ensure that the structured BOM of the main assembly correctly includes both the welded assembly as a part and all individual components?
I appreciate any advice or tips you can provide.
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