'Welding' two objects together

rsw

Dylan suggested that it would be nice to put this in the tutorials forum, so here it is...
(originally from this topic)

Heres a quick (simplified) run through of what I did.
Note: you need SoapSkinBubble installed for this.
(click on the images for a larger view)

I've just used a simple cylinder and a flat plane to show you but the principle should be the same for any shape.

create the outer edges of the weld
Draw arcs between the outer edges of the weld (you probably only need 6 segments at most for this)
Select the edges of one 'weld' and click the creat skin button (the vcb will control the number of divisions for the skin - i chose 5 or 6)
Once the skin has been created, enter the group and soften all the edges.
Exit the group and click the Generate soap bubble button - the vcb control the 'pressure' - try out a few different values to see which works best - I chose about 300.
Repeat 3-5 until you've gone all the way around the joint. (in this instance the weld could have simply been rotated and copied around the cylinder to complete the weld, but for more complicated shapes this obviously won't work, as each part of the weld could be a different shape)

Edit (13/07/09): Re-Uploaded images at simon le bons request, also noticed post didn't link to my original topic (marin bike)

Gaieus

Thanks Richard!

I've used the soap skin and bubble plugin to create sails. This is another nice application of it for sure!

simon le bon

8 of July 2009

Dear Richard,
I'm actually trying to figure out a way to weld two pieces (metal, potery etc,,) together. You seem to practice a valuable way to master it. Unfortunately, pictures are not available anymore.

In hope of reload, simon.

>>13 of July: It's now done. Thanks a lot Richard:thumb:

TIG

Fredo's RoundCorner tool also does this...
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?p=171721#p171721

jennydinc

It is really a good way for learning how to weld two objects. Actually, it is simple but it could give us a basic welding procedure. It is really a big help. I am planning to build a welding shop in my place just like my brother did when he transferred to other place.