Flat Pattern - Dimples
Flat Pattern - Dimples
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Is it possible to create a flat pattern from the attached file?
Using the forming/flattening set up I use for for straight bends, gives poor results.
So, I have been trying to use the other algorithms, but its trial and error and I don't seem to be able to get anything close.
I am using NX 5.0.6.3
Using the forming/flattening set up I use for for straight bends, gives poor results.
So, I have been trying to use the other algorithms, but its trial and error and I don't seem to be able to get anything close.
I am using NX 5.0.6.3





RE: Flat Pattern - Dimples
John R. Baker, P.E.
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Flat Pattern - Dimples
RE: Flat Pattern - Dimples
There is also a tool that can be used to flatten woven materials. Within the Modeling application, go to Tools > Composite > Fabric Flat Pattern. I've heard that this functionality is, for some unknown and incomprehensible reason, being considered for removal. It's pretty useful for, say, generating flat patterns for fabric plies draped on surfaces with complex curvature. The only other alternative tool I'm aware of in NX is in the optional Laminate Composites module - and if I remember correctly, the process to calculate a fabric flat pattern in Laminate Composites is much more involved (it depends on a finite element mesh, for example). So hopefully Siemens won't discard Modeling > Tools > Composite > Fabric Flat Pattern - rather, enhance it : ).
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And yes, NX Sheet Metal was designed to ONLY unfold straight break sheet metal parts.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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I did'nt mean to upset you. You seem to be FORMING a bad opinion of me.
In my humble opinion you should just BLANK this reply, no PUNCHING or FLATTENING required!
Anyway I'll have to CROP this short and DRAW myself away, so calm down and have a beer on me.
BTW the last part of your post was ALL I needed to know.
RE: Flat Pattern - Dimples
Note however that I was also responding to a feeling that I had which suggested that recommendations were being made as to possible solutions, but perhaps without actually looking at the part in question.
Again, sorry if my tenor was a bit off
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Flat Pattern - Dimples
Can UG flatten anything other than straight breaks then?
So I answered it. Sorry about that.
Cheers.
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John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Design Solutions
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.