Convert To Sheet Metal Part Solidworks

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Convert to sheet metal part solidworks.

Convert to sheet metal. With this feature a solid object can be easily converted to a sheet metal part with required gauge k factor and bend allowances. Select a face as the fixed face for the sheet metal part. Learn the basics and master advanced techniques in solidworks with self paced tutorials and training courses covering 3d modeling sheet metal advanced assemblies simulation solidworks.

The imported part must be a constant thickness. Sheet metal convert and flat pattern suppressed. Notice the three features added. Set the sheet thickness and default bend radius.

This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part to sheet metal. If you right click on the sheet metal feature you will find k factor. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. To flatten the part either unsuppress the flat pattern feature or click flatten.

You can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a solidworks sheet metal part. This will make some of the more complex geometries easier to create and control. If the part you are converting has a formed feature the formed feature is deleted. Once you have a solid body in the shape that you want there are a couple of ways to convert it into sheet metal.

The method you choose will depend on the state of the solid body and. This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. Here you can change it to adjust it so your flat pattern matches you real world part. Solidworks offers a great feature called convert to sheet metal to help convert solid part to a sheet metal component which can then be flattened and utilized for shop floor requirements.

For more information about solid. You can reapply the feature after the conversion.