Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
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Hi,
I have a sheet metal hollow tube with a laser cut through it as shown in attached image. When I try to perform a normal cut through this tube, I get a rebuild error stating that a "normal cut cannot be performed". Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions on how I can fix this?
Thanks,
Mike
I have a sheet metal hollow tube with a laser cut through it as shown in attached image. When I try to perform a normal cut through this tube, I get a rebuild error stating that a "normal cut cannot be performed". Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions on how I can fix this?
Thanks,
Mike






RE: Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
RE: Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
Are you able to Flatten or Unfold the part?
RE: Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
RE: Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
When I do the above, I get the same error message as you.
Do you actually need the tube to be a SM part? i.e. Are you starting with a flat sheet or a tube?
RE: Normal to cut in sheet metal (SolidWorks 2009)
When I modelled the part with a cut in it & extruded it using the thickness function it worked. It did not work when I modelled the thickess and the cut as part of the sketch. Thatnks for your tip!