Flatten a pipe
Flatten a pipe
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Hey, I'm trying to flatten a pipe (created as a structural member) so a hole can be drilled through and a bolt can be added. Is there a way to press the part and have it flatten? Thanks!
~Tyler
SW05
~Tyler
SW05






RE: Flatten a pipe
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks Pro 06/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: Flatten a pipe
You can create a sweep or loft feature to make that section of your pipe, or you can try the Deform or Flex features to try to "bend" existing geometry into what you need.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
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RE: Flatten a pipe
I've been playing around with deform, and I don't know how to use the flex feature at all, so I've had no luck with that. I figured a loft would be needed, but I was hoping there was a tool that could just stamp the pipe to flatten it, resembling how the piece would actually be created. Thanks for your help.
RE: Flatten a pipe
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RE: Flatten a pipe
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks Pro 06/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: Flatten a pipe
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091