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    Solid Body to Plate Steel

    CorBlimeyLimey, the split function worked well. But, I see a problem where the splits are perfect; it does not allow a provision for gapping the components to size for fit and weld. I have converted each item to a weldment, but is there a way to joint-treat the connections following a split...
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    Solid Body to Plate Steel

    I understand sheetmetal tools, but I do not need a flattened box; in other words, I would like to convert a sold body(s) to plate steel, which would then become a weldment. I'm trying to manufacture some simple, steel tanks, and then have the plate steel pre-cut. What tools or operators enable...

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