Motovated > News > Feb 2009 Newsletter > Weld Stress Analysis Results

Review the stress plots below, or download the eDrawings file to see the complete 3D analysis model. You can download the free eDrawings viewer from www.edrawingsviewer.com

Fillet Weld Stress Results

Maximum Von Mises Stress = 107.2MPa

Groove Weld Stress Results

Maximum Von Mises Stress = 104.3MPa

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So the combination groove and fillet weld stress is only 2.7% lower than the standard fillet weld, and not worth the increased cost to manufacture.