Sheet metal question
Sheet metal question
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I've got a sheet metal part that has some cut outs that are rather close to bend lines and when we go to bend them the cut out areas flare out. Is there anyway to leave material inside the cut out in my model so that they can open the cut out after forming? I've attached a picture of what my finished part needs to look like. The large cut out area is where I'm needing a "stitched" outline of the finished cut out.
I'm thinking I may have to do it with a configuration but not sure. I'm using SW 2012. Thanks.
I'm thinking I may have to do it with a configuration but not sure. I'm using SW 2012. Thanks.






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I systematically set up my sheet metal models as assemblies, so that I can add thread inserts and gussets and stuff like that. In this case, you leave the hole out of your sheet metal model, and you add it at the assembly level. Presumably, someone will machine it.
Subsequent machining of a sheet metal part means you add a manufacturing process, at significantly higher cost. I would try very hard to find some other solution to your problem.
Can you make box bigger?
If the problem with the cut-out is on one edge, can that edge wrap around the bend?
Can you use thinner material?
Can you use softer material?
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JHG
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There is no machining performed on this piece. The shop will use a hand plasma to cut out the stitches to remove the remaining material. I'm stuck with the size of the box as it is. The material is 12ga A36 which I can't deviate from either.
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2 cents worth, Diego
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At what point would I added the "stitched" section in SolidWorks that would be cut out after forming?
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