SolidWorks for Sheet Metal Design - A basic Introduction.mp4

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SolidWorks for Sheet Metal Design - A basic Introduction. Brought to you by Terry O'Reilly NT Cadcam Ltd www.ntcadcam.co.uk 01844 295 235

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  • Continued...

    Also if you have SolidWorks Proffessional you can import a sheet metal part (already folded) from a different CAD system (as an IGES or STEP format file) and use FeatureWorks with the sheet metal option to reverse engineer it so that it can be flattened.

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    This method can also be used when importing 2D flat pattern drawings from DraftSight, AutoCAD or similar 2D packages as DXF or DWG.

    It is also possible to turn solid models into sheet metal using the 'Convert to Sheet Metal' option, it uses a wizard to step through the process and you can apply the usual sheet metal parameters.

  • Hi, yes you can fold a flat pattern into the formed shape using the 'Sketch Bend' option. First sketch or import the flat pattern and select 'Base Flange/Tab' to turn it into sheet metal and apply guage size, bend allowance etc.

    Then using the Sketch Bend feature you can sketch bend lines directly onto the model faces and choose the angle and position of the bend. You could also use an underlying sketch.

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  • Great ! Thank you !

  • @gcadi1978 i havent found a solution yet, i just started over and did the proces as described in the vid.

    a lot of work :(

  • Hi I am looking for the same solution let me know if you have already received

  • can you reverse the proces? i have a flat design and i would like to fold it into the final shape. is this possible?

  • nice quick tutorial...handy tips!!! very good...tanx

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