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how to model this in using sheetmetal

how to model this in using sheetmetal

how to model this in using sheetmetal

(OP)
How do you do this in Sheetmetal? I'm running SW05.


http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/2a4adbe0/bc/Shared/Sheetmetal+Jeep.jpg?bfujmCCB64v_hOAX

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

You can draw it flat then insert a bend. Help can explain inserting a bend more.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Firstly I hope this isn't what it looks like:

Quote:

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1) Enter the Sheet Metal mode.

1) Select the Base Flange/Tab icon & create the vertical flat section as your Base-flange1.

2) Select the Edge Flange icon, select bottom edge of Base Flange.

3) Select Material inside (first) icon under Flange position

4) Select Edit Flange Profile then grab an end point of the line which is on the bottom edge of the Base Flange & move it toward the centre of the edge. Do the same for the other end point then click in graphics area to select direction of bend.

5) Dimension to suit then click Finish

There are other methods, but I find this to be the simplest.

& all the best.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

(OP)
LOL, it's definately not a hoax. Yahoo assigned that name to it. Thanks for the tip. I did not know you can do that.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

I can open it. Copy it into another browser window.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Not I--neither in Firefox or M$ Explorer.


Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reality is no respecter of good intentions.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

I get:

The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please try the following:

Click the  Refresh button, or try again later.

If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly.

To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The settings should match those provided by your local area network (LAN) administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).
See if your Internet connection settings are being detected. You can set Microsoft Windows to examine your network and automatically discover network connection settings (if your network administrator has enabled this setting).
Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options.
On the Connections tab, click LAN Settings.
Select Automatically detect settings, and then click OK.
Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help menu and then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength security you have installed.
If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your Security settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click Internet Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and check settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
Click the  Back button to try another link.



Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer  


Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

I copied & pasted the first URL & also used ctophers link without problem using Firefox.

Could not get access using IE.

Must be a browser setting.

& all the best.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

(OP)
I don't know of any other way of uploading my stuff to. does any know of a free ftp/picture host website?

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Scott,
I can email a pic of it to you thru your web site?

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Here is a link for a free picture host website.

It is :  http://www.imageshack.us/

Best Regards,
Jon

Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Scott,
For some reason I can not email you from your web site. The email address link on your cover won't go thru.
m1mason's link works.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Try this;

& all the best.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

CBL,
How do you insert pic into thread?

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

in this particular case:

[img http://img197.exs.cx/img197/1048/sheetmetal9ax.jpg]

& all the best.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

m1mason,

I do not have 2005 yet, but in 2004, I would start by making the back vertical piece using the sheet metal tool.  I would then use the miter flange tool to make the bottom horizontal piece.  Specify a Start/End Offset and select Rectangular from the custom relief type with a relief ratio of your choice.

Regg

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

(OP)
ok here's my next challege. how can I model the face highlighted in red.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Have you done any of the tutorials that came with SolidWorks?  If you haven't I highly suggest that you do, as the tutorials are great, and will help you get started on the path you are heading.

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RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

thanks CBL

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

I don't use sheetmetal that often, but I usually build my part with square corners, and then insert bends.  It inserts the cuts for me as well.  Is this a good method to use when building sheetmetal parts, or is CBL's method better?

In this case I would build 3 extrusions.  The far face, the middle span, and the near face.  Then select the top face of the middle span, and click "Insert Bend" in the sheet metal toolbar.  It adds both bends for me exactly as drawn in the picture.

I'm still using 2001+, so I am not aware of any improvements since.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

Use CBL's method. It is most practical, best & most common.
Also check links to users sites. There are plenty of tips and good stuff. You can start with my home site and go to links. good luck

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

It all depends on how you need the part to behave in the future.  In this case, I would extrude the profile of part, then cut away the areas that weren't needed, then insert Bends.

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RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

(OP)
Well I have done the online tutorials that came with the software. But I still don't know how to create this simple flange. In Autodesk Inventor I simply start a sketch on the face and create any profile then extrude using the Face command. I cannot find an equivalent tool in SW. Maybe I have to change my approach a little.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

A good start would be to do a mental dump of Inventor.
Also, create a sketch, then use extrude "base-flange tab" from the sheetmetal toolbar. From there you can create your bends, etc. Play with the different features to learn what they do. Find some parts in others web site and download, see how they are done.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

The method CBL mentioned with the edge flange and Edit Flange Profile will work, but there is a trick.

When you do an edge flange, the sketch line that is on the edge can never be longer than the edge.  You can tweak the sketch to accomidate this by including the reliefs in the sketch or something similar.

RE: how to model this in using sheetmetal

There's bound to be several ways that you could create this part.



That's the nice thing about SW, you are not constrained by one method... most of the time.

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