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Twisted bend in sheetmetal

Twisted bend in sheetmetal

Twisted bend in sheetmetal

(OP)
I have a small tab to model in solidworks, it has a bend about half way along its lenght and is also twisted where it is bent. I have tried to loft it and use the sheet metal tools but nothing quite gives me the right geometry. I'm using solidworks 2008, if any one has any tips I'd be greatful. The origional drawing is attached and might make clear my problem.

Thanks, Stephen

RE: Twisted bend in sheetmetal

Add a sketched bend to your sheetmetal part
Sketch should be at an angle to top of tab

Model is sheet metal part to length (6") width (2") and thickness (10Ga)
On part shetch I added a linked value for bend angles (Twist)
Part sketch has unequal legs to return to parallel after bending
Added sketched bend at an angle using 1" y difference in heights
Added a second sketched bend at an angle using 1" y difference in heights on opposite face
Linked bend angle(Twist) in both sketch bends
Added sketch to verify twisted angle
Edit (Twist) as required

Second sketch bend is not necessary but typical

RE: Twisted bend in sheetmetal

(OP)
Would be possible to save the model as a IGES or STEP as my version of solidworks is older than yours meaning I cant open the model. However I think I understand how you mean to draw it and will give it a go

RE: Twisted bend in sheetmetal

Steven,

You can view the later version files by installing the free eDrawings viewer for latest version and check out the part in more detail.

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