Unfold a sheet metal cylinder
Unfold a sheet metal cylinder
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I'm fairly new to SolidWorks and I'd like to know what's the best way to create a hollow sheet metal cylinder and unfold it to a flat pattern. I can create the cylinder I just don't know how to unfold it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks






RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder
Make the partial cylinder, then use "Insert --> Sheet Metal --> Bends" to turn it into a sheet metal part. Select an edge to be the fixed portion. You can then use Fold and Unfold. You will need to select an edge instead of a face for your "fixed face".
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RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder
RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder
Thank you for your time and help,
Glenn
RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder
thread559-199521: Problem Converting Cone To Sheet Metal Part
A search for 'sheetmetal' turns up a lot of discussions.
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 2.0
AutoCAD 06/08
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RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder