solidworks measure tool help
solidworks measure tool help
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if i sketch a sheet metal u chanel for example 100mm long with flanges 20mm high each end (all dimentions outside) then turn it into sheet metal part.
i then want to check my sizes after solidworks has folded the part , as the part changes because of the bends/folds.
if i try to measure the outside flange (the 20mm leg) verticaly the measure tool does not seem to be able to measure this because of the outside bend rad??? it measures from top of leg and wants to measure inside rad giving incorect size.
if i try dimentions i have the dimention size on screen getting in the way of a clear view.
thank you
i then want to check my sizes after solidworks has folded the part , as the part changes because of the bends/folds.
if i try to measure the outside flange (the 20mm leg) verticaly the measure tool does not seem to be able to measure this because of the outside bend rad??? it measures from top of leg and wants to measure inside rad giving incorect size.
if i try dimentions i have the dimention size on screen getting in the way of a clear view.
thank you






RE: solidworks measure tool help
RE: solidworks measure tool help
Is there a reason you are not using the Sheet Metal function. i.e. Starting off in the sheet metal mode rather than inserting bends to a solid.
RE: solidworks measure tool help
i selected sketch/front face drew a vertical line and a hrizontal line so i have (L) and checked size using measure and dimention tools and set to 50mm v 200 hor.
k factor 5mm thickness 6mm used u shaped sm bend tool but seem to end up with differant sizes in finished part to what i require (50mm X200 ) outside dims.
using measure on formed part screen ? or face i still cannot get measure to measure the vertical distance of 50mm bend. printing bend seems to give overall length of long side as 173mm and vertical leg as 46mm approx?
not sure how to actually exit sketch mode?
thank you
RE: solidworks measure tool help
RE: solidworks measure tool help
BTW, you do not need to use the CTRL key with the measure tool when making multiple selections.
As for the printing, I can only guess that the scale is not 1:1.
Can you post a screen shot with the measure tool being used?
See FAQ559-1100 for details.
RE: solidworks measure tool help
Another method is to place temporary planes and/or axes as needed to measure distances. Planes and axes are infinite (even though display length is finite). this can yield better results for determining normal distance to plane or axis.
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RE: solidworks measure tool help
however using getting started pdf first example sm a u channel 80x140x80mm use base flange give thickness as 3mm fold up gives finish sizes as 83mm 146mm 83mm so the software has put material thickness outside.
using a rectangle /base flange to give thickness and using edge fold to fold up each end. if i want my finished size for eg flanges 20mm os overhall width 100mm os trying inside /outside options cannot get my required sizes.
is there a way to drag/change the part dimentions only can find sketch edit, or how to easily create part if using 3mm material.
thank you
RE: solidworks measure tool help
You should be able to control the position of material and bends using the options in the Sheet Metal manager. I suggest you experiment with the all the options to learn what they do.
RE: solidworks measure tool help
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Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
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