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how to flatten a formed model

how to flatten a formed model

how to flatten a formed model

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Need some help as to how to take a catia v5 formed model and reconstruct it into a 3D flat model for machining.

RE: how to flatten a formed model

One of your commands in model space is unfold. Just right click in the outside gray area and select customize. Click commands tab and scroll down to find all commands options. Then go through the list to find the unfold command. You may have to join your parts first.

Ryan Hill
Design Engineer
bestCADsolutions, Inc.

RE: how to flatten a formed model

Ryan - Unfold is only available with the DL1 add-on product.  Despite the fact that it shows up in GSD, it is not available by default. (and most people don't have it)

Also, Unfold is only for surface unfolding.  It is not a good tool for doing sheet metal developments.

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RE: how to flatten a formed model

I see, good to know

Ryan Hill
Design Engineer
bestCADsolutions, Inc.

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