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Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

(OP)
I am having some trouble modeling the attached part as a sheet metal part so I can get an unfolded pattern.  I have tried both starting as a sheet metal part and unfolding and tried converting to a sheet metal part from a standard part file with no luck.

I don't have much experience with sheet metal features so I may be missing something very simple...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff

RE: Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

I think your problem area is that loft.  SW Sheet metal won't unfold an area that has to be deformed like that.

Dan

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RE: Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

(OP)
I thought that was probably the issue...thanks again!

RE: Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

I think SW Sheet Metal Can Unfold only straight parts, any slight curve won't be acceptable.

RE: Complicated sheet metal unfold with hook

Not so, Joe.  SW Sheet Metal won't unfold deformed parts.  It can unfold curves just fine.

Dan

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