Convert To Sheet Metal Part Solidworks

If you right click on the sheet metal feature you will find k factor.

Convert to sheet metal part solidworks.

The method you choose will depend on the state of the solid body and. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. For more information about solid. The imported part must be a constant thickness.

Select keep body if you want to keep the solid body to use in another convert to sheet metal feature. 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. Notice the three features added.

With this feature a solid object can be easily converted to a sheet metal part with required gauge k factor and bend allowances. Convert to sheet metal. 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.

Here you can change it to adjust it so your flat pattern matches you real world part. This video shows the difference between creating a sheet metal part from scratch and converting a solid part to sheet metal. You can reapply the feature after the conversion. Under sheet metal parameters.

This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. 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. Once you have a solid body in the shape that you want there are a couple of ways to convert it into sheet metal.

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. Set the sheet thickness and default bend radius.