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Unfold a sheet metal cylinder

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

The cylinder can not be 360°.  It needs to have a break, ever so small.

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

(OP)
Thanks Tick, that's just what I needed. Much appreciated.

RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder

What about a cone?

Thank you for your time and help,
Glenn

RE: Unfold a sheet metal cylinder

thank you

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