Unroll a Cylinder?
Unroll a Cylinder?
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Hi,
Is there a way to take a cylinder and unroll it into a flat sheet?
I have NX7.5 and NX8.0.
Thanks in advance!
Hockeyguy
Is there a way to take a cylinder and unroll it into a flat sheet?
I have NX7.5 and NX8.0.
Thanks in advance!
Hockeyguy





RE: Unroll a Cylinder?
Cut it open along the axis with a marginal width (e.g. 0.2mm)
Go to NX Sheet Metal
Convert to sheet metal
Preferences - Sheet Metal - change bend neutral factor to 0.5 (then your flat pattern will result in a correct part)
Define your flat pattern (and if needed flat solid)
export flat pattern to GEO (NX 7.5) and/or DXF (NX8.0)
2x NX 7.5.4.4 mp2 and NX8.0.0.25 Mach Design
1x Solid Edge ST2
RE: Unroll a Cylinder?
Thanks for the response and info!!!!
Yes the"tube" has thickness. How do I place a cut into it, the tube will have a but welded joint after it is rolled.
How did you come up with the "bend neutral factor to 0.5" value?
Thanks again!
Hockeyguy
RE: Unroll a Cylinder?
-Dave
NX 5.0.6.3mp7