I am using finite elements to model a frame which has several fillet welded joints. I am
using effective notch stress method to get accurate stresses. I studied the effect of
adding a chamfer to the connected plates (butt weld and fillet weld on top). In some
joints the weld toe stress reduces...
You should only model those radii that really matter (you want to know exact stress in that region).
If even this makes the runtime unreasonable, you could use mass scaling for those small elements.
Could you post a picture of the sketch? I would just use the ruler tool to set distances between entities.
I have to mention that I do not sketch a lot with SCDM.
You use ruler tool by selecting for example a line in sketch, then it should be available in General tab.
I believe it becomes...
You can use project to sketch tool to project edges/points/etc from 3d body to a sketch.
You also should be able to revolve or sweep instead of pulling.
One practical tip, which was already mentioned is to start with fully linear model. Make
sure the model is working, reaction loads etc.
Then move to non-linear analysis but try to save elements. Make sure the model is working,
for example in ANSYS you can visualize all the contacts at same...