What You Will Learn?

• In this tutorial, you'll learn how to simulate a simple welding process in Abaqus using a thermal model. The video walks you through applying a Gaussian heat flux using the Dflux subroutine and adding material with the element birth technique scripted in Python. You'll also understand how to integrate FORTRAN subroutines with Abaqus, making this a practical introduction to thermo-mechanical modeling techniques commonly used in welding and additive manufacturing.