Dimensioning Sheet Metal Parts Solidworks

Sheet metal properties properties specific to sheet metal parts are calculated and displayed in the cut list properties dialog box.

Dimensioning sheet metal parts solidworks.

Sheet metal parts are generally used as enclosures for components or to provide support to other components. You can create dxf files of sheet metal flat patterns without creating a drawing. Add a dimension to set the depth of your profile in this case 10mm. In this tutorial video we will learn how to sketch sheet metal drawings in solidworks with the help of sheet metal tools.

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. Check override default parameters if you wish to adjust. Sketch and use smart dimension to give a dimension to the design. You can create a configuration in a sheet metal part that shows the flattened part.

Sheet metal gauge bend table. Creating sheet metal flat pattern configurations. To create a drawing of a flat pattern. Sheet metal gauge bend tables store properties for a designated material.

How to mirror parts. Creating drawings of flat patterns. Drawings of sheet metal parts can also contain views of the bent sheet metal part. Russell everard 1 aug 2017 06 30 pm.

Open the sheet metal part for which you want to add a drawing. From the view palette drag the flat pattern. Click make drawing from part assembly standard toolbar and click ok to open the drawing sheet. Please subscribe our channel for mo.

Search drawings of sheet metal parts in the solidworks knowledge base. Select a format or click ok to use the default format. The sheet metal tool allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process all helping to save time and development costs. How to model complex sheet metal parts in solidworks.