Curve Sheet Metal Solidworks

And when i unfold the flat pattern after adding holes the holes disappear.

Curve sheet metal solidworks.

Diameter 22 x 0 1345 10ga thick. The closest i can get is to make an accurate half then mirror the part create assembly but when flattened falls apart. Solidworks sheet metal as well as any other cad sheet metal applicaiton is actually pretty simple and straight forward. There are planar portions and bent portions in a sheet metal part and for the bent portions we apply simple math in order to deteremine the developed length.

Tutorial 1 solidworks user interface tutorial 2 introduction to solidworks tutorial 3 how to create simple box tutorial 4 how to create simple plate tutorial 5 how to create allen key tutorial 6 how to create 17 wheel tutorial 7 how to sheet metal part tutorial 8 how to create spring tutorial 9 how to. Specifically i ve drawn a parabolic arc which i ve turned into a flange it s a reflector. Part will be rolled curved on a 48 1875 cylinder. Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder.

This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder. You can design a sheet metal part on its own without any references to the parts it will enclose you can design the part in the context of an assembly that contains the enclosed components or you can design the part within another part document in a multibody environment. I can t sketch on a curve. I ran through this very quick and messed up my terminology between transverse and longitudinal but hopefully it will still be helpful.

See more about our p. I have been attempting to make a curved sheet metal circular part not working. When cleared the body is consumed by the convert to sheet metal feature. Now i want to add mounting holes.

Admittedly sheet metal is not my strong point i do more with machining. Any suggestions would be helpful. Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. Set the sheet thickness and default bend radius.