Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
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I'm trying to add an Edge Flange wider than the Base Flange in Solidworks 2010.
I'm not sure if it's the correct way, but this is what I 've done:
1- I Created a Sheet metal part
2- Then I Added a Base Flange (a 100 X 50 rectangle)
3- Then By clicking the Edge Flange button from toolbar and clicking the edge of the Base Flange, added an Edge Flange. In Edge-Flange Feature manager Clicked "Edit Flange Profile" button and dragged the flange and made it longer than the base flange.
At this step I receive the following Error:
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Unable to create the flange from the sketch
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If I drag the flange and make it the same length as the Base Flange or shorter, It works fine. But if it's longer, I receive this error.
A screen capture is attached.
Any kind of help is much appreciated.
I'm not sure if it's the correct way, but this is what I 've done:
1- I Created a Sheet metal part
2- Then I Added a Base Flange (a 100 X 50 rectangle)
3- Then By clicking the Edge Flange button from toolbar and clicking the edge of the Base Flange, added an Edge Flange. In Edge-Flange Feature manager Clicked "Edit Flange Profile" button and dragged the flange and made it longer than the base flange.
At this step I receive the following Error:
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Unable to create the flange from the sketch
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If I drag the flange and make it the same length as the Base Flange or shorter, It works fine. But if it's longer, I receive this error.
A screen capture is attached.
Any kind of help is much appreciated.






RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
Or start with a longer Base Flange and cut it back after creating the Edge Flange.
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
The image I posted above, is just a simple sheet metal part, and as you said I could start with the wider Flange.
The actual part we are working on, is a very complicated one and the wider Flange should be added later.
And unfortunately, it's impossible to edit the sketch of the flange as in your attached file. We're not allowed to change the design of the part.
And it's hard to ask our client to change the design, just because we can't find a way to do it in solidworks.
Any kind of further help is much appreciated.
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
The SM capability is limited, and perhaps what you are trying to create is not possible within the SW SM mode.
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
And thanks for the replies.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to do what you suggested. A simple step by step would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a whole image of the assembly I'm talking about in another Cad Program.
http://a.imageshack.us/img444/5991/26840746.jpg
Here's the details of the circle section in above image.
(this is where I'm failing to reproduce in solidworks)
http://a.imageshack.us/img716/8673/81489940.jpg
(As you see, the orange part's flange is longer than it's base flange.)
Now I'm trying to create the same assembly and parts in solidworks.
An AS.zip file is attached which contains an assembly and 4 parts. These are the simplified version of their actual files, to make it simpler to work on.
I need to add a flange to As1.sldprt just the same as in second image above. (the length of the flange should be 8.4mm longer on both sides)
Once again thank you for your time and effort to help.
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
RE: Sheet Metal - Problem with Edge Flange
It was exactly what I was looking for.
Though I had to search a while for how to add tab, but after all I'm on my way to move from a cad to solidworks.
I owe you a hug and 2 beers. :)
Million thanks for your time.