Projected View
Projected View
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Hi I have been asked to supply a 3D drawing and machine this part for a customer, using Solid works 2007 & Mastercam for the programming V9.
Problem for me drawing supplied by customer is a rolled out view, as if the tube has been rolled flat, question how do I convert this view into a solidworks part.
I can send Acrobat copy of the projected drawing tried to send to Cadcam FTP site but was not allowed.
Thanks once again JimP Scotland
solidworks 2007
Problem for me drawing supplied by customer is a rolled out view, as if the tube has been rolled flat, question how do I convert this view into a solidworks part.
I can send Acrobat copy of the projected drawing tried to send to Cadcam FTP site but was not allowed.
Thanks once again JimP Scotland
solidworks 2007






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Is the tube actually rolled or formed from sheet metal?
Does the drawing show the flattened outside surface just for "simplicity" of detailing?
Are the features in the tube very complex shapes?
Can they be machined into an extruded tube?
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2D drawing is as you say flattened all dimensions are in degree's. Part is a cam for industrial knitting machine.
Best Regards Jimp
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Can you post an image?
FAQ559-1100: How Can I Show An Image In A Post
How is the actual part going to be machined? In the flat or in the half-tube?
If the cam slot is not cut through the material thickness, you will not be able to use the Sheet Metal module without "cheating" with configs. SW Sheet Metal parts cannot handle plastic deformation of the material, and need to be kept one thickness throughout all feature elements.
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Shot at 2007-08-08
Is this the correct format for loading pictures?
JimP
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This one works hope it explains my problem better.
JimP
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I glad I'm not a checker for this dwg.
Some features are not clear. I don't know where the bends are. I would draw a side profile then extrude base-flange.
Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)
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JimP
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But as handleman stated, you will not get a true cam profile if you use that method on the actual metal part. The material is fairly thick and track edges will close in when it is formed. The track needs to be cut into the curved part ... or allowance needs to be made for the closing-in.
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