Hello, I'm new to SW Simulation 2009 and would like somedirection on the best approach to meshing a sheetmetal weldmentwith 50 components. We have brought in the solids (and midsurfaces)for the weldment from another CAD system - now what is the bestmethod for welding the components together with SW 2009? Use bondedconnections in Simulation? Or are there surfacing tools in SW tocreate a single part type surface, with no gaps - so the meshappears fully connected on initial creation? I don't have anysurfacing SW experience but would like to learn if this is a goodway to go. We will be doing many more sheetmetal weldments likethis in the future.

Any input would be much appreciated. I've been trying to use thebond connections in simulation but the gaps can be a bit large, andI don't see a way to do butt welds as it only allows face to edgebonded connections, not edge to edge.

Thanks
BruceSolidworksSimulation