Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
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I have a "V" shaped cover that goes around a given radius. I have modeled the cover with two bodies and am now trying to flatten them, but with no luck.
I realize that the resulting body is based on a conical surface. I'm wondering if this is where the software limitation is kicking inby not being able to distort the material in more than one direction.
Currently using SW2011 SP4.
Suggested work arounds are welcomed.
I realize that the resulting body is based on a conical surface. I'm wondering if this is where the software limitation is kicking inby not being able to distort the material in more than one direction.
Currently using SW2011 SP4.
Suggested work arounds are welcomed.
Christopher Zona - Product Designer
Loretto, Ontario






RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Dan
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RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Dan
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RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
I haven't tried it yet, but shouldn't that function be able to create that shape?
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Yuuuuuuup! But, we are holding off for a bit on the upgrade, so I will make due with what I have to work with. I thought there might be a trick that I wasn't aware of with 2011. Anxiously waiting for the new functionality!
Christopher Zona - Product Designer
Loretto, Ontario
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Dan
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RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Dan
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RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
I was able to achieve exactly what I was looking for with a lofted bend. This worked like the "bee's knees".
It's being fabricated as I write.
Christopher Zona - Product Designer
Loretto, Ontario
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
That was my first thought, but I couldn't see how get the curve.
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
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SolidWorks 2011 x64 SP 4 on Windows XP x64
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RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Christopher Zona - Product Designer
Loretto, Ontario
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Oh, I thought you meant in one feature.
tristram,
That's not the type of curved Lofted bend we are discussing. See krywaricks two uploads.
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Eltron,
Yes, it will sweep an incomplete hemisphere, but will only flatten if there is a straight portion (edge) to select as the "Fixed Face"
RE: Sheetl Metal - Trying to flatten a conical body
Dan
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