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Bendable Part in Solidworks

Bendable Part in Solidworks

Bendable Part in Solidworks

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hey guys

i am trying to create a sheet of 0.5mm plastic that i can bend around a single line in a Solidworks Assembly, in order to render different angles of it.

much like a sheet metal bend, except to have the ability to continually bend it in an assembly.

mucho appreciated for any response :)

cheers

anoush

RE: Bendable Part in Solidworks

I would design the sheet in the context of the assembly and use the bend line to create relations.  That way whenever you change the bend line the sheet will automatically update.

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RE: Bendable Part in Solidworks

It's not completely clear to me what you are trying to achieve. That said, using configurations through a design table is pretty simple if all you are doing is changing the angle of a bend.

Regards, Diego

RE: Bendable Part in Solidworks

Create the part as 2 separate parts with the bend line acting as a hinge for mating purposes. Simple mate relations will keep it flexible....or as said use a design table to define the angles needed. I think 2 simple extrusions with a coincident edge mate.

RE: Bendable Part in Solidworks

On the rare occasions that I need to model a living hinge, I model the main parts as separate bodies.  Then I add a "move" feature to allow one body to change position.  Finish off with a membrane built between the two bodies, constructed in a way that accomodates expected motion.

From there, I can configure the part for multiple positions.

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