Sandia National Laboratories (SOAR)

How can I transfer some of the OSLW and ISOEDGE images into a PowerPoint Presentation ? There is not anything that I could find in the pull-down menu (under file) that would support this. I also attempted to "save as" and the software would not allow me to do this ?

If you click on the output file button and then save the file, a .jpg file will be stored inside your SOAR library. You can then use the insert file command inside powerpoint to paste the whole SOAR screen into a powerpoint slide. There, you can crop the picture and resize it as needed to show the features you want.

What does SOAR do?

SOAR is a suite of 11 desktop welding software applications to develop optimal automatic weld procedures. Helpful applications provide interactive displays of fusion zone dimensions versus weld parameter levels within a weldment. Other applications display heat affected zones and temperature contours by computing solutions to conduction heat transfer models. SOAR provides analysis tools to investigate the impact of changes in weld procedures.

What are standard execution times?

Optimized automatic weld procedures are computed in typical execution times from 1 to 45 seconds with a desktop PC.

Which platforms support SOAR?

Windows XP, 2000, Me, NT, 95, 98.

What software is needed to support SOAR?

No additional software is needed.

How do I obtain a copy of SOAR?

See the SOAR License information page.

I am interested in the welding software and the possible welding application. However, I am unsure if I am selling my soul or my company when I fill out your application. Is it safe to fill out the application? I don't know my business point of contact, corporate attorney or financial billing person...Is this okay?

I apologize for the legal jargon. The lawyers at Sandia are just trying to be sure that we are not held accountable for welding mistakes that someone blamed on our software. Many big name companies have signed the license. I assure you, it is safe and painless. Only one signature is required. If you don't know something leave it blank.

Has SOAR been used in industry?

The software is licensed to universities, laser job shops, automotive suppliers, high reliability component manufacturers, as well as private, and government laboratories. The clear benefits of reduced heat input, increased process robustness, high travel speeds, and fast weld procedure development time are compelling.

A successful application of OSLW at the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) in China Lake CA is instructive. NAWC was faced with a 500 unit arc welding application that required extensive fixturing to eliminate distortion. To try and develop a low distortion laser welding procedure would be costly and time consuming. NAWC utilized the OSLW application to develop a high melting efficiency weld procedure that met the distortion requirements and eliminated the need for fixturing. Engineer Bob Steele at NAWC estimated that using laser welding for this application saved $13,000 for this single job.

Which welding processes will SOAR not analyze?

SOAR currently does not model filler-metal welding processes, such as gas metal arc welding(MIG), stick welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, or other processes that include wire feed.

Which metals will SOAR model?

See the list of Metals & Alloys in the link to the left.

The SOAR software works under certain conditions. Would Sandia customize the software, to model different lasers, spot sizes, materials, etc?

Sandia is very interested in improving SOAR. We can readily customize some applications for specific lasers or arc processes. Let us know what your needs are. We can then propose a solution that may include using your data, new experiments, consulting, or even a cooperative partnership.

Who do we contact with questions about SOAR?

Rick Eisler (greisle@sandia.gov) for installation and operation of the software.

Phil Fuerschbach (pwfuers@sandia.gov) for technical questions about the software applications.

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	How can I transfer some of the OSLW and ISOEDGE images into a PowerPoint Presentation ? There is not anything that I could find in the pull-down menu (under file) that would support this. I also attempted to "save as" and the software would not allow me to do this ? If you click on the output file button and then save the file, a .jpg file will be stored inside your SOAR library. You can then use the insert file command inside powerpoint to paste the whole SOAR screen into a powerpoint slide. There, you can crop the picture and resize it as needed to show the features you want. What does SOAR do? SOAR is a suite of 11 desktop welding software applications to develop optimal automatic weld procedures. Helpful applications provide interactive displays of fusion zone dimensions versus weld parameter levels within a weldment. Other applications display heat affected zones and temperature contours by computing solutions to conduction heat transfer models. SOAR provides analysis tools to investigate the impact of changes in weld procedures. What are standard execution times? Optimized automatic weld procedures are computed in typical execution times from 1 to 45 seconds with a desktop PC. Which platforms support SOAR? Windows XP, 2000, Me, NT, 95, 98. What software is needed to support SOAR? No additional software is needed. How do I obtain a copy of SOAR? See the SOAR License information page. I am interested in the welding software and the possible welding application. However, I am unsure if I am selling my soul or my company when I fill out your application. Is it safe to fill out the application? I don't know my business point of contact, corporate attorney or financial billing person...Is this okay? I apologize for the legal jargon. The lawyers at Sandia are just trying to be sure that we are not held accountable for welding mistakes that someone blamed on our software. Many big name companies have signed the license. I assure you, it is safe and painless. Only one signature is required. If you don't know something leave it blank. Has SOAR been used in industry? The software is licensed to universities, laser job shops, automotive suppliers, high reliability component manufacturers, as well as private, and government laboratories. The clear benefits of reduced heat input, increased process robustness, high travel speeds, and fast weld procedure development time are compelling. A successful application of OSLW at the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) in China Lake CA is instructive. NAWC was faced with a 500 unit arc welding application that required extensive fixturing to eliminate distortion. To try and develop a low distortion laser welding procedure would be costly and time consuming. NAWC utilized the OSLW application to develop a high melting efficiency weld procedure that met the distortion requirements and eliminated the need for fixturing. Engineer Bob Steele at NAWC estimated that using laser welding for this application saved $13,000 for this single job. Which welding processes will SOAR not analyze? SOAR currently does not model filler-metal welding processes, such as gas metal arc welding(MIG), stick welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, or other processes that include wire feed. Which metals will SOAR model? See the list of Metals & Alloys in the link to the left. The SOAR software works under certain conditions. Would Sandia customize the software, to model different lasers, spot sizes, materials, etc? Sandia is very interested in improving SOAR. We can readily customize some applications for specific lasers or arc processes. Let us know what your needs are. We can then propose a solution that may include using your data, new experiments, consulting, or even a cooperative partnership. Who do we contact with questions about SOAR? Rick Eisler (greisle@sandia.gov) for installation and operation of the software. Phil Fuerschbach (pwfuers@sandia.gov) for technical questions about the software applications.