sheetmetal issue with 2 parts
sheetmetal issue with 2 parts
(OP)
i have a coworker using v5r18 and sheetmetal design to create two parts that are bonded together. when the two parts are shown in their finished state all the holes and tabs line up perfect. but, when he unfolds them in the flat state the features don't line up. if alters the parts so that in the flat the features line up, then in the finished state they wont. does anyone know why this is and if there is a way to correct for this. i'm assuming its because catia is unfolding/folding about the center plane of the material thickness, but not sure on this. thanks





RE: sheetmetal issue with 2 parts
same sheetmetal parameters (such as bend radii)?
If both parts are the same - the results should be same.
RE: sheetmetal issue with 2 parts
RE: sheetmetal issue with 2 parts
I would add all the holes and tabs in the final, folded state, with everything in alignment as you want them.
I'm not sure about the actual fabrication of the part, though. Can the two parts be bonded after they are formed? Or maybe just bond the fixed walls before the bending operation, and bond the other walls after?
What are you making?
RE: sheetmetal issue with 2 parts