BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
(OP)
Hi,
I've just found out that I can't apply Bend option to an Extruded created solid in Sheet Metal.
I do have a logical explanation of why using Extruded, instead of Tab:
I want te reduce the number of using an additional operation (Cut, Slot, etc) for the final profile I want to create.
I have the feeling that a good designer should create a part using as less feature as possbile.
So, why Extrude option in Sheet Metal, does not accept a bend operation?
Thanks
I've just found out that I can't apply Bend option to an Extruded created solid in Sheet Metal.
I do have a logical explanation of why using Extruded, instead of Tab:
I want te reduce the number of using an additional operation (Cut, Slot, etc) for the final profile I want to create.
I have the feeling that a good designer should create a part using as less feature as possbile.
So, why Extrude option in Sheet Metal, does not accept a bend operation?
Thanks





RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
That is a very simple part, and adding a feature or two won't hurt anything.
You seem to be making a mountain out of a molehill here.
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
The attached part was just an example.
The job that inspired me for my inguire is much more complex!
But thanks a lot for considerating my request!
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
then it should work convoluted? yes. Annoying? yes. but that's the way it's done now.
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
- then you can bend it.
There is no difference between extrusions created in Modeling and Sheet metal, both have to be converted to Sheet Metal.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
You may want to create the flat pattern and then bend it from there.
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
Why does it need convincing? is it insecure? why must it think it's sheet metal it's not the only material that bends. nor is sheet metal the only aplication for such bends.
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
-I have seen a few imported parts that were non-uniform thickness and therefore could not be flattened.
( -I wrote the word "convince" as a joke..
I don't think that you could use other bodies than those that had been created in the Sheet metal Application in NX4, - if you didn't use the old Unigraphics Sheet Metal features, then you probably could bend/ unbend.
The current SM application was introduced in NX3.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
In my opinion, it should!
Thanks all for your reflection on my topic!
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
- Sorry for that joke, it wasn't meant to fool anybody.
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
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RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
It doesn't even accept Flange in Sheet Metal environment!
Presence of Extrude in Sheet metal doesn't seem to be justified!
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
Regards, / Tomas
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
Regards,
Tomas
RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
The forming process itself has too much variation to allow 4 prepunched holes to line up like you show. It could be done if you used a forming block to do it all at once, but it would take some experimenting to get the plate stops just right.
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RE: BEND FROM EXTRUDED IN SHEET METAL - NX7.5
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
UG/NX Museum: http://www.plmworld.org/p/cm/ld/fid=209
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.