Steel Tubing

I'm a SW Newbie and have some questions about building assemblies.

I'm trying to attach two lengths of tubing at right angles to form a tee. I was hoping to use the Align tool but the button is grayed-out. I have two coincident pairs of edges already but the upright slides back and forth.

CAD Newbie

I'm a SW Newbie and have some questions about building assemblies.

I'm trying to attach two lengths of tubing at right angles to form a tee. I was hoping to use the Align tool but the button is grayed-out. I have two coincident pairs of edges already but the upright slides back and forth.

CAD Newbie

Hi

I suggest you go through the SolidWorks Online Tutorial, that's built in to SolidWorks, regarding assembly mates. Mating 2 planes may solve your problem.

John Layne

You should also go throught the tutorial on Weldments, Weldments are ideally suited to working with tubing.

John Layne

"John Layne" to SolidWorks, regarding assembly mates. Mating 2 planes may solve your

Thanks John. This is way easier than my first approach.

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