Convert To Sheet Metal Part Solidworks

Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder.

Convert to sheet metal part solidworks.

Here you can change it to adjust it so your flat pattern matches you real world part. Notice the three features added. 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.

This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. Create the sheet metal part as a solid body in solidworks. If the part you are converting has a formed feature the formed feature is deleted. When cleared the body is consumed by the convert to sheet metal feature.

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. The method you choose will depend on the state of the solid body and. To flatten the part either unsuppress the flat pattern feature or click flatten. For more information about solid.

This will make some of the more complex geometries easier to create and control. You can reapply the feature after the conversion. Under sheet metal parameters. Select keep body if you want to keep the solid body to use in another convert to sheet metal feature.

Sheet metal convert and flat pattern suppressed. If you right click on the sheet metal feature you will find k factor. 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. Set the sheet thickness and default bend radius.