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Thermoformed tray design in SW
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Thermoformed tray design in SW

Thermoformed tray design in SW

(OP)
Is there a good tutorial available for doing thermoformed tray design in SW?

I'm playing around with using the indent and deform tools as well as some surfacing tricks. However, if someone has a methodology they'd like to share, I'm all ears. I tried searching this forum and Google and didn't find much. I can't search youtube at work, but I'll try at home and see if there are any videos that address this topic.

Based on what I'm seeing, it looks like I should model the parts to be packaged as dummy parts that are completely solid (no voids, etc).

Thanks for the help!
-Matt

RE: Thermoformed tray design in SW

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I've designed a few of these.  My normal workflow is to start with a solid block to simulate the extents of the tray.  I then create a single cut feature that will nest the product the tray is for, pattern as required.  I then apply radii as required to the cut features.  Lastly I flip the model over and use the Shell command.  Works great for transport trays and the like.

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RE: Thermoformed tray design in SW

I agree with MadMango. I've designed thermoformed trays before using the same technique.

Cheers!

Bruce.

RE: Thermoformed tray design in SW

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Shell! I need to remember that these functions exist. A star for you. That sounds a lot simpler and probably ends up with a better result than what I was thinking.

RE: Thermoformed tray design in SW

I'll amend my previous post and say that radii should be applied prior to patterning, then shell it.  

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RE: Thermoformed tray design in SW

Don't forget about the shrinkage . . .
Draft and pull are also important. If you want interlocking, check with the vendor on the design of these critical features.

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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
SW 2008 SP4
Nvidia Quadro FX 1000
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