Weldment Creation Software?

Date 11-01-2012 03:57

Hi all, does anybody know of some good software I can buy to draw weldments? This is nothing for industry. Almost everything I draw is for student use. I draw everything from simple joints to complex pressure vessels and right now I am using Word...I know, I know, it's horrible. I have Mastercam and solid works which are great but I need something to add weld symbols as well. If anyone knows of anything I would certainly appreciate the recommendation, thanks!

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 11-01-2012 10:25

I do NOTHING complicated... But I have drawn many welds and joints with Microsoft Visio It has a decent set of drop and drag weld symbols

It can be added to office suite by your IT staff right onto your laptop or desk computer.

By pipes

Date 11-02-2012 03:38

Thanks Larry! I'll call IT tomorrow and I'm sure I'll have it installed within 9 months easy! ;)

By Tyrone

Date 11-01-2012 11:02

Hey pipes,
You can use any photo editing software to draw weldments and weld symbols (except Microsoft Paint). I import a snapshot of the joint, from CAD, and doctor it up in Photoshop.

If I need to quickly sketch up a joint and weld details, I use Visio, it's pretty decent.

Tyrone

By pipes

Date 11-02-2012 03:39

Thanks guys!

By 46.00

Date 11-02-2012 05:31

I use excel most of the time for one offs etc.
Here is a file with some useful pictures that can be copied and pasted into any excel file. Sorry not many welding related one's but a few vessels etc.

http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/11/2/3362841/Copy%20of%20Rigging%20xls%2001.xls