Design A Sheet Metal Part From The Flattened State

In the browser double click the folded model node to return to the folded model state or.

Design a sheet metal part from the flattened state.

The name of the face is displayed in the fixed face or edge box. The flat pattern is created and displays. In the options window change the simplified rep to flat and click ok. Design a sheet metal part to meet unique sheet metal design challenges like manufacturability solid edge streamlines the entire sheet metal product development process from cad design through flat pattern and drawing development.

Choose redefine in the drop down menu. In the view manager define a combined state of orientation and flat rep by clicking new and typing in a name for the flat view. Upholstery clothing even carbon fiber layups can be calculated using this feature. In the propertymanager under bend parameters.

Select the fixed face on the model. To toggle between flat and 3d representations of a sheet metal part. Open a new part. It is designed for materials like cloth or leather but can be used for metal if there will be forming involved.

To create a sheet metal part from the flattened state. Create a part by sketching the part profile then extruding a thin feature part. In this case you create a sheet metal part then insert bend lines on which to fold the part. Click insert bends or click insert sheet metal bends.

A flat pattern node is created in the browser. Develop sheet metal models with fewer steps. Choose the flat representation of your sheet metal part and click edit. With a single body sheet metal part open on the ribbon click sheet metal tab flat pattern panel click create flat pattern.