Onshape Frames
Fast, Efficient Structural Framing
What is Onshape Frames?
Onshape Frames enables users to design and develop structural frameworks with ease. This toolset streamlines the process of creating frames –sometimes called weldments– by offering a library of standard profiles, an ability to create custom profiles, robust trimming features, and a built-in cut list to ensure precision and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Features
Standard Frame Profiles
Designers and engineers can choose a frame profile from a convenient drop-down selection of industry standard section profiles including ISO, ANSI, AS, AISC and 8020 bar and tube stock profiles. Once a standard is selected, the user can then specify a profile type and browse a menu of material sizes.
Frame Trimming
Onshape’s trim feature lets users quickly and efficiently trim frame segments. Groups can be auto-trimmed based on structure hierarchy, prioritizing higher elements first. This streamlines workflows, eliminating the need for time-consuming individual trimming and enhancing design efficiency.
Corner Treatment
Users can choose from various corner treatments in Onshape Frames, including mitered, butt, or coped edges, to suit their project needs. Styles and directions can be adjusted quickly and effortlessly, offering flexibility and precision in design.
Built-in Cut List
Onshape Frames includes a built-in cut list that provides an overview of all frame segments and their details, ensuring accurate, up-to-date BOM entries. This streamlines collaboration with manufacturing partners, reduces design cycle time, and minimizes errors in product information transfer.
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Got Questions?
For more answers or to ask a question yourself head over to the Onshape Forum.
To align frame profiles along a desired path, use the Frame tool to select the path sketch and the profile sketch. You can adjust the alignment by selecting different points along the profile to position it accurately along the path.
Yes, Onshape allows you to override default corner treatments for individual joints. After selecting a default corner type, you can specify different treatments for selected corners using the Corner Override option, providing flexibility in your frame design.
Yes, Onshape allows users to create custom frame profiles. You can design a custom profile as a sketch within a new Part Studio in your document or link to profiles stored in separate documents, facilitating the creation of a reusable profile library for your company.
Company administrators can create a frame profile library by organizing profiles in a designated folder and sharing it with the company. This centralized library ensures all team members have access to standard profiles, promoting consistency across designs. Click here for more details.
At this time, Frames can only be created on the browser version of Onshape. Please refer to the help documentation for further clarification.
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