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Unfolding error

Unfolding error

Unfolding error

(OP)
Please take a look at the attached sheet metal part. When I click the unfolding button I get an error. If I suppress the holes on the side wall I don't get the error anymore. Those holes should not affect in any way the folding/unfolding. Can anyone explain what's happening? Is this a bug? I am using SW2009x32 SP3.0, Win XP x64, Quaddro FX-3500, 4 GB of RAM.

RE: Unfolding error

dogarilla,

I get the same error as you.  I even deleted the dimensions and changed from "up to next" to "through all", but the error persists.  I am also on SWX09-SP3.0.

It looks like a bug to me.  Have you sent this to your VAR?

- - -Updraft

RE: Unfolding error

No error if the miter flange is suppressed as well (or even the miter bend under the flat pattern feature), but I didn't see the relation in the short amount of time I was able to mess with the file.  

RE: Unfolding error

That is strange, however the problem can be resolved by increasing the gap at the corners of Edge-Flange2 to .03.

RE: Unfolding error

To further Redline8's finding, if the Miter Flange is replaced with an Edge-Flange, the part also flattens correctly.

RE: Unfolding error

BTW, I assume you meant the Flatten function rather than "unfolding" because the Unfold function worked just fine.

RE: Unfolding error

(OP)
Strange. I even inserted an unfold, added the holes on the flat then fold it back. Still error. Replacing the Miter flange with an edge flange won't work with a tear relief. It will work with a rectangle relief. I will send the part to my VAR now.

RE: Unfolding error

(OP)
My VAR informed me there is a Service Pack Request with Solidworks in regards to inconsistent "flag" warnings. He attached this file to the SPR so it will get bumped up.
 

RE: Unfolding error

Hi, dogarila
is the K-factor (0,01) in your model correct? I try it with K-factor 0.5 and everithing is OK.

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