How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
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I do not have a lot of sheet metal experience with solidworks, or really any 3d solid modeler; however i find myself needing to model/detail a fairly complex sheet metal part.
3d sketch attached, this is what i am trying to make.
where do i start? thinned solid? what about the bend radii?
i don't expect this to formed in 1pc, i do expect welding.
any tips would be greatly appreciated.
3d sketch attached, this is what i am trying to make.
where do i start? thinned solid? what about the bend radii?
i don't expect this to formed in 1pc, i do expect welding.
any tips would be greatly appreciated.






RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
Do you have a better picture? Maybe more info?
You can also do a Google search, or a search here in this forum. Also try YouTube...lots of SolidWorks videos,
Here is one site:
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Chris
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AutoCAD 06/08
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RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
Can you post the actual part file as well? It would make things a bit easier to decipher.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
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RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
I would start by creating a solid block, then cut-extrude material away to get your shape. Don't worry about any edge radii. Then apply a Shell to get your uniform wall thickness. Then you will have to rip edges (or manually cut them) so the model is physically able to be unfolded (without overlapping material). Once you have these features, you can apply Sheet Metal Bends to make a sheet metal model.
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RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
Took 45 mins. Need to sort out 1 small overlap - which the sharp eyed amongst you will notice - this will take about 5 mins tops, but I am going to get some shut eye now as this distraction has taken just enough time to cure my insomnia.
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WP
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RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
What is the material?
As WP's flat pattern shows making this out of one piece will waste a lot of material. Depending on what the material is it may be more economical to make several pieces and weld them together.
RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
Ctopher,
Flores
RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated Jul 13, 2008)
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RE: How might i make this a sheetmetal component.
Do you care how they rip it and weld it?
I would be tempted to not use the sheet metal feature. Show the critical dimensions, including the corner radii. Show some areas where the fabricator can place flanges. Let the fabricator figure out how to do it.
JHG