Solidworks Convert To Sheet Metal Tutorial

Converting an imported part to a sheet metal part you can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a solidworks sheet metal part.

Solidworks convert to sheet metal tutorial.

3d modelling in solidworks solidworks s. Here we will convert a solid body into sheet metal body with the help of sheet metal convert tool in solidworks 2016. How to convert a solid to sheet metal in solidworks step 1. Here we have a solid body that i would like to convert into a sheet metal box then get the flat pattern to make.

Create the solid part. Use relief cuts that. In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table. For sheet metal parts created in solidworks 2020 and later you can.

Convert multiple disjoint tabs that share a common bend face. To convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. If you don t have the sheet metal tab open right click in the area where the 1 arrow points then click sheet.

There are improved flat pattern results. However in some circumstances when the design requires certain types of geometry you can use non sheet metal feature tools then insert bends or convert the part to sheet metal. Using rip sketches with convert to sheet metal. Select use gauge table.

There are specific sheet metal features you can use to create sheet metal bodies quickly. Please subscribe our channel for more videos and project. How to convert 3d part into sheet metal in solidworks with the help of convert to sheet metal tools. With the convert to sheet metal tool.

The convert to sheet metal command lets you specify the thickness bends and rips necessary to convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder.